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Marisa W. Higgins is a founding partner of Higgins & Plante, P.L.L.C., practicing across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in family and probate law. She earned a B.A. from the College of the Holy Cross (1999), where she was inducted into Pi Sigma Alpha, and a J.D. from Villanova School of Law (2002), serving as an editor of the Villanova Environmental Law Journal and receiving the Wapner, Newman, Wigrizer award for excellence in trial advocacy. Marisa handles contested divorce, child custody, modification, contempt actions, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and related enforcement and appellate matters. She regularly appears in Probate & Family Court on partition petitions, equity actions, guardianships, and conservatorships, and has substantial experience with cases involving special-needs children and the intersection of child support and public benefits. A frequent panelist and certified mediator/conciliator, Marisa is active in the Worcester County Bar Association, has provided pro bono representation through local volunteer programs, and has earned honors including Rising Star (Law & Politics, Boston magazine), Worcester Business Journal’s 40 Under Forty, and a Girl Scouts Woman of Distinction. She and her attorney husband are parents of two; she enjoys travel, the ocean, interior design, and reading.
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State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2002
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State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2003
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Posted by Immanuel | June 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Exceptional Divorce Attorney : Highly Recommend : Marisa Higgins
Going through a divorce is one of the most emotionally and mentally challenging experiences, but working with Marisa Higgins at Higgins & Plante truly made all the difference. I had switched to her after losing confidence in my previous attorney. From our first meeting, Marisa was warm, attent...
Posted by anonymous | January 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Attorney Marisa Higgins saved my divorce
Marisa Higgins took charge of my divorce after it was mishandled by another attorney. With Marissa's professional experience, assertiveness, and empathy, my two years long mess reached agreement within two months. I cannot recommend her more highly: Marissa is responsive, and more than capable of pro...
Posted by Justin | September 28, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Caring, hard working, goes the extra mile
Marisa is a caring and hard working family law attorney. Although she is not my regular attorney for my divorce, Marisa admirably stepped in and hit the ground running to work out a temporary agreement with my wife's combative and less than truthful attorney. Pretty sure this lawyer's nose grows ever...
Posted by Shannon | December 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
The one you want on your side
I was referred to Schwartz & Plante for representation through a complicated divorce, and what would be the most emotionally challenging year of my life. I thank my lucky stars I landed on Marissa's client list. She is a bulldog. She was fierce, powerful, persistent, and always ready for the nex...
Posted by anonymous | November 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
True Professional! Outstanding & Superior Attorney!
Marisa is an outstanding attorney that not only will get you answers but will also provide a positive, results driven settlement. She is a lifesaver! She is ethical, honest and knowledgeable, intelligent, confident, and passionate. She took on my divorce case and easily put an end to the nonsense fr...
"I endorse this lawyer. With Marisa's help our clients reached an agreement which was found to be fair and reasonable for both parties."
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JD - Juris Doctor
1999
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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