ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS IN DELAWARE AND NEW JERSEY
Practice areas
We defend credit card lawsuits in DELAWARE OR NEW JERSEY. Are you being sued by CROWN ASSET MANAGEMENT, DISCOVER BANK, CHASE, CITIBANK, AMERICAN EXPRESS, WELLS FARGO, MIDLAND, CAPITAL ONE, CAVALRY SPV I, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY, OR PORTFOLIO VENTURES?
We help Delaware consumers in settlement negotiations with creditors. Debt settlement is a method in which the debtor and creditor agree on a reduced balance for credit card balances.
8 years
Languages spoken
English
Law Office of Mary Higgins, LLC
University Office Plaza, Commonwealth Bldg., Suite 201
260 Chapman Road
Newark, DE, 19702
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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DE | Active | 2002 | 10/21/2020 |
NJ | Active | 2002 | 12/28/2020 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2019 |
Certificate of Achievement in Administrative Law | Widener University School of Law | 1999 |
Widener Finalist - J. Irvin Stander Memorial Prize in Admin. Law | Widener University School of Law | 1999 |
Deans Honors List | Widener University School of Law | 1999 |
Dean's Honor List | Widener University School of Law | 1997 |
Dean's Honor List | Widener University School of Law | 1996 |
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Legislative Fellow | University of Delaware College of Urban Affairs & Public Policy | 1988 |
Graduate Woman of Excellence | University of Delaware College of Urban Affairs & Public Policy | 1987 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Consumer Protection Lawyer | Unfair Debt Collections Attorney | LetsBeLegal.com, Mary Higgins Esq. | 2013 - Present |
Fair Hearing Officer | Law Office of Mary Higgins | 2006 - Present |
Toxic Tort Litigation Lawyer, Senior Associate | McGivney & Kluger | 2007 - 2011 |
Plaintiff's Attorney, Associate | Scmittinger & Rodriguez | 2002 - 2004 |
Law Clerk to Judge William Withem Jr. | Superior Court of Delaware | 2001 - 2002 |
Litigation Paralegal | "Pricket, Jones..." and "Marshall, Dennehey..." | 1997 - 2001 |
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Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Delaware State Bar Association, Small Firms & Solo Practitioners Section | Member | 2015 - Present |
Delaware State Bar Association | Member | 2002 - Present |
Delaware State Bar Association, Government & Consumer Law Section | Secretary | 2015 - 2017 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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The County Women's Journal | Your Rights Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act | 2014 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Widener University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2001 |
University of Delaware | MA - Masters | 1989 |
University of Delaware | BA - Bachelor of Arts | N/A |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Continuing Legal Education | Legality of Reporting Criminal Charges on Employment Background Checks Under FCRA | 2020 |
Continuing Legal Education | FDCPA Ethical Issues for Lawyers | 2016 |
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Suzanne Seubert, Credit repair Attorney on Aug 10, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I wanted an attorney to help clients with repairing their credit. Mary is extremely knowledgeable and willing to tackle the 'big boys.'
Benjamin Glass, Consumer protection Attorney on Jul 19, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mary is a very compassionate and thoughtful lawyer who has made it her life's mission to help people. No matter where you are on the debt spectrum, she can probably help you to think things through, deal with debt collectors and decide your next step. Reach out to her!
John Denney, Consumer protection Attorney on Sep 2, 2016
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
I endorse this lawyer. She is diligent and keeps up to date on consumer issues and the defense of debt collection cases. She is a very hardworking advocate for her clients.