Robert Hicks

Robert Hicks is a founding shareholder of Stream Kim Hicks Wrage & Alfaro, recognized for his extensive expertise across diverse areas of business law. Known as a preeminent authority in litigation, Robert is celebrated for his courtroom acumen and consistent successes. His legal skillset is complemented by his dedication to client service, a positive approach, and a strong commitment to community engagement. Robert graduated from the University of San Diego School of Law, where he served as an editor for the San Diego Law Review and graduated Order of the Coif.

• Order of the Coif
• Executive Board Member, San Diego Law Review

• Represented public agencies, including the Cities of Rancho Mirage and Desert Hot Springs.
• Secured a $1,350,000 trial judgment in an easement case in 2024.
• Obtained a defense judgment for a San Bernardino City Councilmember in 2023.
• Achieved a $700,000 trial judgment for the City of Desert Hot Springs.
• Recovered over $319,000 for a medical facility general contractor.
• Successfully filed and litigated trust dispute in 2023, resulting in approximately $1.6 million distribution for client.
• Successfully filed and litigated trust dispute in 2024, resulting in $670,000 payout to client.
• Won favorable rulings on all 40 issues in a 7-day trial for a large public works contractor.
• Represented a Riverside product design firm, securing a $420,000 damages award plus attorney’s fees in a 3-week arbitration.
• Litigated and settled four significant class action lawsuits in the past four years.
• Obtained a defense verdict for a large international real estate investment trust.
• Secured a $7.2 million judgment after trial for a commercial lender.
• Achieved a complete defense verdict in a multi-million-dollar real property lawsuit brought by an adjoining landowner and recovered attorneys’ fees from the opposing party.
• Obtained summary judgment on behalf of a developer against a commercial tenant in a multi-million-dollar lawsuit, with over $300,000 in attorneys’ fees awarded.
• Secured summary judgment on all causes of action in a Riverside Superior Court real property adverse possession lawsuit.
• Won a complete defense award for a client in a multi-million-dollar real property and breach of contract lawsuit after a 5-day JAMS binding arbitration.
• Successfully defended against a preliminary injunction and temporary restraining order application for a national food distributor in a trade secrets misappropriation case.
• Mediated and settled a lawsuit brought by client property owners against subcontractors.
• Settled a lawsuit filed on behalf of a client against a water district for refusing to pay a $120,000 fee for services, with the district paying the full sum plus interest.
• Settled a breach of contract claim filed by a former board member against a client non-profit corporation.
• Secured a favorable settlement for a developer client in a complex negligence and real property damage lawsuit filed by adjacent landowners.
• Mediated and settled seven construction-related lawsuits for a local school district.

• Chairman of the Board, Riverside Chamber of Commerce, 2019
• Board Member, Riverside Police Foundation (2018-2024), Olive Crest Advisory Council (2019-2024), Riverside Philharmonic (2021-2024)
• Chair, Governmental Affairs Council, Riverside Chamber of Commerce (2016-2017); Councilmember (2016-2024)
• Heart Walk Chair, American Heart Association, 2016
• Chairman of the Board, United Way of the Inland Valleys, 2012-2013
• Active membership in The State Bar of California (Litigation Section), Riverside County Bar Association, San Bernardino County Bar Association, and the Association of Business Trial Lawyers