Commercial Real Estate Broker · Tampa, FL · Member since 2014 · 216 posts · 86 votes
I am not really sure where to post this, but I felt compelled to share. I learned about Henry Hicks reading a post from Jean Norton on BiggerPockets. She had hired Mr Hicks to help her with a quiet title situation and a negotiation with the Condo Association in a foreclosure matter.
I decided to use Mr Hicks for my own quiet title, based on her positive experiences and since then, I have used his services for other issues and have directed multiple other investors to him. I found him to be a champion of the small investor. He had created systems to help with title issues and other real estate issues at an affordable price. He recently had an appellate court rule in the favor of his client on a landmark case involving Condo associations and whether their liens would survive the tax sales.
Mr. Hicks passed away this weekend in a boating accident. I only knew him for a short time, but I feel like Tampa area investors lost a great resource.
Sorry, if this is the wrong place. If the moderators feel compelled, please move it to a more appropriate forum.
Residential Real Estate Agent · Tierra Verde, FL · Member since 2013 · 276 posts · 130 votes
12y
I don't know if this is the right place to post this either @Eric Odum , but your heart sure is in the right place. Very good of you and my condolences go out to you and his family.
Residential Real Estate Agent · Tierra Verde, FL · Member since 2013 · 276 posts · 130 votes
12y
I don't know if this is the right place to post this either @Eric Odum , but your heart sure is in the right place. Very good of you and my condolences go out to you and his family.
My friend is Henry's paralegal. The funeral was awesome, and I was moved by the legacy he created simply by being what he was called to be. It got me thinking about why we do this, and, stealing from his wife's eulogy, "We do this, not because we like it... but because we LOVE it." Great encouragement from the Hicks family to ours. You must love this industry if you wish to bring value to the work. Thank you for your insight and passion. Have a great weekend.
Flipper/Rehabber · Austin, TX · Member since 2009 · 405 posts · 168 votes
12y
Thank you @Eric Odum - I just found out the news myself. I heard from his junior partner, friend, associate and fellow attorney this evening as I had another issue with the HOA and reached out to the staff. Adam Knight reached out to me to tell me the news and assured me the office is still running. Adam claimed they are all in shock and trying to keep the office in order, and assured me they are there for me and all of you too. Mr. Hicks legacy will remain.
Lake Worth, FL · Member since 2014 · 7 posts · 2 votes
11y
I was actually in the middle of a QTA on a tax deed property that Wendy was working on when Mr. Hicks passed. The firm came highly recommended however I ran into several problems both before and after his passing. Mr. Knight is now working on it but it remains to be seen with they will come through and what the outcome will be. I will definitely keep the board posted on what happens.