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James (Jim) M. Hicks III

James (Jim) M. Hicks III

Associate

Atlantic Station
201 17th Street NW
Suite 1700
Atlanta, GA 30363
T 404.322.6016
jim.hicks@nelsonmullins.com
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Jim focuses his practice on commercial litigation, including bankruptcy and debt restructuring and workouts. He represents a variety of lenders, finance companies, and national corporations in connection with the recovery, restructuring, and resolution of debts. Jim has experience handling matters of corporate transactions and litigating in both Georgia state and federal courts.

Jim focuses his practice on commercial litigation, including bankruptcy and debt restructuring and workouts. He represents a variety of lenders, finance companies, and national corporations in connection with the recovery, restructuring, and resolution of debts. Jim has experience handling matters of corporate transactions and litigating in both Georgia state and federal courts.

James (Jim) M. Hicks III

Experience

The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.

Previous Professional Experience

  • Associate, Georgia-based law firm (2022-2024)
  • Extern, Business & Finance Section, State of Georgia Office of the Attorney General (2021)
  • Summer Legal Intern, Atlanta-based nationwide manufacturer (2020)

Representative Matters

  • Represented lender in execution of $60 million multi-property sale and loan and subsequent assignment of loan.
  • Represented international herbal extracts manufacturer in trial defending breach of contract and conversion action.
  • Represented shareholder group in derivative suit against board of directors for breach of fiduciary duties.
  • Experience advising a variety of clients, including medical and dental practices, medical device companies, and energy companies in sell-side M&A and private equity transactions.
  • Represented and advised general partner in formation of private fund.
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.

Previous Professional Experience

  • Associate, Georgia-based law firm (2022-2024)
  • Extern, Business & Finance Section, State of Georgia Office of the Attorney General (2021)
  • Summer Legal Intern, Atlanta-based nationwide manufacturer (2020)

Representative Matters

  • Represented lender in execution of $60 million multi-property sale and loan and subsequent assignment of loan.
  • Represented international herbal extracts manufacturer in trial defending breach of contract and conversion action.
  • Represented shareholder group in derivative suit against board of directors for breach of fiduciary duties.
  • Experience advising a variety of clients, including medical and dental practices, medical device companies, and energy companies in sell-side M&A and private equity transactions.
  • Represented and advised general partner in formation of private fund.

Recognitions

The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.

Professional Activities

  • Atlanta Bar Association
  • Turnaround Management Association

Jim focuses his practice on commercial litigation, including bankruptcy and debt restructuring and workouts. He represents a variety of lenders, finance companies, and national corporations in connection with the recovery, restructuring, and resolution of debts. Jim has experience handling matters of corporate transactions and litigating in both Georgia state and federal courts.

Experience

The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.

Previous Professional Experience

  • Associate, Georgia-based law firm (2022-2024)
  • Extern, Business & Finance Section, State of Georgia Office of the Attorney General (2021)
  • Summer Legal Intern, Atlanta-based nationwide manufacturer (2020)

Representative Matters

  • Represented lender in execution of $60 million multi-property sale and loan and subsequent assignment of loan.
  • Represented international herbal extracts manufacturer in trial defending breach of contract and conversion action.
  • Represented shareholder group in derivative suit against board of directors for breach of fiduciary duties.
  • Experience advising a variety of clients, including medical and dental practices, medical device companies, and energy companies in sell-side M&A and private equity transactions.
  • Represented and advised general partner in formation of private fund.

Education

  • Georgia State University College of Law, JD, magna cum laude (2022)
    • Certificate in Legal Analytics & Innovation
    • Graduate Research Assistant
    • CALI Excellence for the Future Awards: Antitrust
    • Student Trial Lawyers Association (2020-2021)
  • University of Georgia, BBA, Economics (2016)
    • Varsity Cross-country/Track & Field
    • SEC Brad Davis Community Service Post-Graduate Scholarship Award (2016)

Admissions

  • Georgia
  • Georgia State Courts
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia

Practice Areas

Industries

The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.

  • Atlanta Bar Association
  • Turnaround Management Association