Attorney Patrick Hickman
Bar Admission: South Carolina
Patrick Hickman is a personal injury lawyer at Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC, a reputable South Carolina injury law firm. Since being founded in 2017, the attorneys at Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC have recovered millions of dollars in compensation for accident victims following car accidents, truck accidents, slip and falls, work accidents, and other unexpected accidents.
Patrick joined the Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC team in 2018 as a law clerk. Upon successfully completing the Bar Exam in 2020, he became a full-time attorney at the firm. His hard work and dedication to his clients has resulted in various awards, including Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch and Super Lawyers: Rising Stars.
“I’m passionate about helping clients because many come to us after experiencing something really difficult, often the worst time in their lives. The most rewarding part of my job is handing them a check at the end of a case and seeing the relief on their face. Sometimes, even after their physical recovery, the mental burden of the case lingers, and resolving it gives them closure and peace of mind.”
Patrick was born in Columbia, South Carolina, and grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah. He
Earned his B.S. in Business Administration, Business Law from California State University, Northridge in 2016. He returned to Columbia for law school and earned his J.D. from the University of South Carolina in 2020. He is an active member of the South Carolina Bar and South Carolina Association for Justice.
Although he has lived in various places, Patrick is a lifelong Gamecock fan. In his free time, he enjoys watching sports, working out, and spending time with his friends and family.
Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC | Client Focused. Results Driven.
The team at Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC is dedicated to being client focused and results driven in every case they take on.
“It’s all about the client. Being client focused and results driven means we stand up for them, take on the insurance companies or defense attorneys, and carry that burden for them, because it’s their case, and it’s about making sure they’re heard and helped.”
Notable Case Results
Reviews
Awards and Accolades
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch – 2022-2024
- Super Lawyers, Rising Star – 2025
Bar Admissions
- South Carolina – 2020
- United States District Court
- District of South Carolina – 2020
Professional Associations & Memberships
- South Carolina Bar
- South Carolina Association for Justice
Education
- California State University, B.S. – 2016
- University of South Carolina, J.D. – 2020