James C. Higgs

James C. Higgs

6.5

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Overview

Practice Areas

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

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

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

  • Stein and Higgs, PLLC
    117 S University Ave
    Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
    Office: 989-772-4894
    Mobile: 517-410-6313
    Fax: 989-773-7043
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Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

About Me

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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... more

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Client Reviews

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“Very helpfull”

Posted by: Jonathan, 5 months ago.

Client Review: 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... more
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“Trustworthy”

Posted by: Paul, 5 months ago.

Client Review: 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.... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

3 endorsements


Christian K. Lassen II

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

Endorsement from lawyer: Christian Lassen , Philadelphia (PA), 3 months ago
Howard M Lewis

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

Endorsement from lawyer: Howard Lewis , Framingham (MA), 5 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

7 years since James C. Higgs was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Michigan Active And In Good Standing 2006 06/07/2013

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney at Stein and Higgs, PLLC 2008–present
Attorney at Davidson Breen & Doud 2006–2008

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Thomas M. Cooley Law School Dispute Resolution JD - Juris Doctor 2005
Great Lakes Christian College Biblical Theology and Ministry Bachelor of Religious Education 1996

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Magna Cum Laude Thomas M Cooley Law School 2005

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Sixth Circuit Federal Court of Appeals 2011–present
Member Federal Bar Association (Western District of Michigan chapter) 2010–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 12
Answers: 257 Legal Answers
14 Best Answers - chosen by asker
159 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
53 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 2 Legal Guides
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Estate Planning for Asset Retention Commission Lunch Seminars 2010