David Hicks has served on numerous occasions as an expert witness. He has qualified and testified over opposition in the following areas, in which Courts have determined that he is qualified to so testify:
- Standard of care for the practice of law,
- Legal ethics,
- Attorneys fees, and,
- Legislative intent (statutory construction).
He has been retained by numerous law firms, including the Nevada Attorney General and the United States Attorney’s Office, based upon his reputation for particular knowledge and experience to provide expert assistance. He has consulted and aided in the drafting of proposed administrative code regulations and statutes, some of which have been enacted into law.