About
Douglas / Hicks Law is a Beverly Hills, CA law firm founded in 1981 that represents individuals and families in high-stakes matters. The firm handles wrongful death, civil rights violations, police misconduct and excessive force, personal injury, employment law and executive representation, and criminal defense.
Founded by nationally recognized trial attorney Carl E. Douglas, the firm is known for courtroom results, including a record $4.9 billion product-liability verdict against General Motors and an $8 million police-misconduct verdict against the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department, along with numerous seven‑figure civil rights and wrongful death outcomes. Partner Jamon R. Hicks has achieved a $9.0 million personal injury settlement, a $5.0 million wrongful death settlement, a $3.8 million excessive force verdict, a $1.5 million disability discrimination verdict, and not‑guilty results in serious criminal cases.
The team includes experienced litigators and legal professionals who manage investigation, case strategy, and trial preparation. The firm is equipped to take on government entities and large employers, and has represented both high-profile clients — including Michael Jackson, Jamie Foxx, and Queen Latifah — and everyday people seeking accountability and compensation.