TAMPA, FL, March 13, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Ryan L. Hicks has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

With a career spanning more than 15 years, Mr. Hicks is a partner at Ryan Hughes Law, where he has built a name for himself as one of the leading personal injury attorneys in the Tampa area. Dedicated to defending the rights of people who have been injured through others' negligence, he specializes in personal injury, wrongful death, slip and fall, car accident and medical malpractice cases, handling cases from inception through settlement or judgment. His expertise in these areas is widely recognized and praised within the legal community.

Before joining Hughes Law in 2022, Mr. Hicks was a civil trial attorney at Trentalange & Kelley P.A. and an attorney at Freeborn & Peters LLP. Earlier in his career, he gained valuable experience as a litigation paralegal at Phelps Dunbar LLP and Hollingsworth LLP. Adjacent to his client-focused work, he is the co-creator of LegalLync, a legal technology platform that connects clients in need of legal services with qualified attorneys. The tool streamlines the client user experience and provides innovative marketing solutions for attorneys, leveling the playing field for solo practitioners and large firms alike. Additionally, Mr. Hicks, co-founder of EsqLink, has played a pivotal role in developing a cutting-edge link-in-bio platform designed exclusively for legal professionals. EsqLink empowers attorneys to seamlessly showcase their expertise, connect with potential clients, and generate qualified leads, all while enhancing their digital presence in a competitive legal landscape.

Mr. Hicks's dedication to the legal profession is further exemplified by his active membership in several industry-related organizations, including the American Bar Association, the Florida Justice Association, the American Association for Justice, the Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association, the Hillsborough County Bar Association, The Florida Bar, and National Black Lawyers.

In addition to his professional achievements, Mr. Hicks has made significant contributions to civic organizations. He served on the board of trustees for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, an experience he regards as one of his most notable achievements due to the profound impact it had on cancer patients and survivors. His dedication to public service is also reflected in his receipt of the William F. Blews Pro Bono Service Award from Stetson University College of Law.

A highly accomplished attorney, Mr. Hicks has been recognized as one of Tampa Style Magazine's 2024 Attorneys of the Year and was named a Top 10 Under 40 attorney by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys. He is also a proud member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a prestigious group of trial attorneys who have secured million-dollar verdicts or settlements. Since 2021, he has been named a "Rising Star" by Super Lawyers and recognized as a Top 40 Under 40 attorney by both The National Trial Lawyers and National Black Lawyers.

Mr. Hicks' educational background laid a strong foundation for his successful career in law. He earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence cum laude from Stetson University College of Law in 2017, and he holds a Bachelor of Science in criminology from the University of Tampa, obtained in 2007.

Born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, and growing up in Winchester, Virginia, Mr. Hicks has always been driven by a desire to make a meaningful impact through his work. When he is not serving his clients, he is committed to mentoring younger attorneys and fostering the next generation of legal talent while continuing to bridge the gap between attorneys and clients through initiatives like LegalLync.

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