James C. Higgs

6.5

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Stein and Higgs, PLLC

117 S University Ave

Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
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Practice Areas

30%	Estate Planning \| 6 years, 180 cases
30%	Elder Law \| 6 years, 30 cases
20%	Probate \| 6 years, 60 cases
15%	Trusts \| 6 years, 100 cases
5%	Guardianship

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Payment Types Cash, Check, Credit Card

Fees Fixed (Sometimes), Hourly ($195/hour)

Languages Spanish , English

Answers and Advice

257 questions answered.

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About Me

I was born in Mason, Michigan, but grew up on the mission field in Puerto Rico. I grew up with a sense that showing compassion and serving others was the greatest goal in life. When I finished my undergraduate degree from Great Lakes Christian College in Ministry, I felt called to do something greater. I attended Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan where I graduated 2nd in my class. After...

Client Reviews

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Very helpfull

Posted by: Jonathan, a Probate client, 4 months ago.

Overall rating: Excellent
Trustworthy: Excellent
Responsive: Excellent
Knowledgeable: Excellent
Kept me informed: Excellent

I recommend James Higgs.
I hired James 1-3 years ago.
James handled my Probate matter.
I have previously worked with 6-10 lawyers.

Down to earth and easy to talk to. Knowledgeable and up to date on current laws and able to provide quick accurate responses to questions. I would highly recommend him

Trustworthy

Posted by: Paul, a Trusts client, 4 months ago.

Overall rating: Excellent
Trustworthy: Excellent
Responsive: Excellent
Knowledgeable: Excellent
Kept me informed: Excellent

I recommend James Higgs.
I hired James more than 3 years ago.
James handled my Trusts matter.
I have previously worked with 1-2 lawyers.

I've worked with Jim for 4 years now. He has always been up-front, trustworthy and client centered. He keeps current in his particular area of law. I have been very grateful for his work and dedication. More lawyers need to replicate his approach to law.

Endorsements

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Christian Lassen

Philadelphia, PA About 1 month ago

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.

Howard Lewis

Framingham, MA 4 months ago

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Higgs is an outstanding attorney with an excepional reputation. He is a strong and zelaous advocate for his cients...

Résumé

License
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2006 License Status: Active And In Good Standing

for the state of Michigan

Last updated by Avvo: 05/07/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
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2008–present

Stein and Higgs, PLLC

Education
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2005 JD - Juris Doctor in Dispute Resolution

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

Awards
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2005 Magna Cum Laude

Thomas M Cooley Law School

Associations
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2011-present Member

Sixth Circuit Federal Court of Appeals

Portfolio

Speaking Engagements
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2010 Estate Planning for Asset Retention

at Commission Lunch Seminars

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