<p>The primary focus of Mr. Hicks' practice is on real estate transactions, including acquisitions and sales, financing, commercial leasing, title-related issues, and shopping center, industrial, office and other commercial development.  A substantial portion of his practice is also devoted to the representation of lenders and borrowers in secured and unsecured financing transactions and loan workouts and restructurings.  Finally, Mr. Hicks has significant experience representing clients in entity formation, asset and stock purchases, corporate and partnership reorganizations, and mergers and acquisitions.