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Mr. Hicks’ litigation practice focuses on construction, employment, business and contract disputes on behalf of public agencies and private sector clients. Mr. Hicks has extensive experience with full case management responsibility for a variety of federal and state court cases, including trial, arbitrations, mediations and administrative proceedings. Mr. Hicks has handled and advised public and private works owners, contractors, subcontractors and sureties on private and public works construction related issues, including, preventative risk analysis, large dollar breach of contract claims, prosecution and defense of abandonment claims, extra work and/or change order claims, changed conditions and/or cardinal change situations, bid problems, prosecution and defense of delay, disruption and/or acceleration claims, prosecution of claims against design professionals, indemnity provisions, prosecution and defense of mechanic’s lien and stop notice claims, prosecution and defense of payment and performance bond claims, ADA and facilities access issues, prevailing wage claims and related labor issues, False Claims Act and construction defects. He is a Loyola Law School alumnus and is based in Los Angeles.

Bergman Dacey Goldsmith announces that shareholder, Brian Bergman, has been named a 2018 “10 Best Attorney” in Real Estate Law by the American Institute of Legal Counsel. This prestigious honor represents that Brian Bergman has attained the highest degree of professional achievement in his field of law and has done so with an impeccable Client Satisfaction rating. The American Institute of Legal Counsel honors attorneys that have achieved unparalleled success but most importantly have done so for the benefit of their client.

Bergman Dacey Goldsmith is pleased to announce that shareholder Brian J. Bergman, of counsel Elina Antoniou, and associate Jason Barbato have been selected as 2018 Southern California Rising Stars by Super Lawyers Magazine. Rising Stars are considered the best attorneys who are under 40 years old. These attorneys are selected through a nomination and research process where they are ranked on a point scale. No more than 2.5 % of the lawyers in the state are named to the list.

Bergman Dacey Goldsmith is a sponsor of the upcoming CCLI webinar, “Indemnities: Drafter Meet Trial Lawyer.” Shareholder Gregory Bergman is a member of the CCLI and invites you to join the webinar on Thursday June 28, 2018. Attendees will learn about the gaps that sometimes exist between the intent and effect of indemnity provisions and learn ways to bring the intent and performance of the indemnity provision into closer alignment. CLE credit for this event is pending. To learn more about Gregory Bergman’s practice and Bergman Dacey Goldsmith, please visit Mr. Bergman’s webpage and our website at www.bdgfirm.com.