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Steven Laxton Higgs

Bankruptcy and debt Attorney at Roanoke, VA

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  • Licensed for 40 years
    State VA
    Acquired 1983
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Practice areas
  1. Bankruptcy and debt
    45%
    Our bankruptcy practice is limited to representing creditors. We are prepared to handle the most sophisticated issues arising in the bankruptcy arena, with experience ranging from the recovery of assets in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 consumer bankruptcy cases to the most complex issues involved in Chapter 11 business reorganizations and liquidations.

    36 years

  2. Litigation
    35%
    We have a wide range of litigation experience representing clients in the preparation, trial and appeal of an extensive variety of cases before nearly every level of court and tribunal in Virginia.

    38 years

  3. Foreclosure
    10%
    We have extensive experience in conducting business and residential foreclosures, having foreclosed on hundreds of properties including manufactured homes on lots, single family residences, apartment complexes, and industrial property. Mr. Higgs is a co-author of the Virginia CLE Handbook, Virginia Foreclosure Practice (1999, Supp. 2001, Virginia Law Foundation).

    38 years

  4. Business
    5%
    The Higgs Law Firm has nearly 30 years of legal experience in counseling business clients. We serve as general, outside counsel to dozens of local, national and international businesses that provide a wide variety of goods and services. Mr. Higgs has served on the boards of directors of several corporations and other organizations, both nonprofit and for-profit. We have extensive experience in legal issues concerning corporate management, finance and personnel.

    38 years

  5. Real estate
    5%
    With 30 years of legal experience in real estate regulation, real estate transactions and real estate-related litigation, The Higgs Law Firm offers a depth and breadth of experience in real estate that is matched by few attorneys or firms. We represent the interests of both borrowers and lenders in commercial real estate transactions of all types and sizes.

    38 years

The Higgs Law Firm provides legal assistance to businesses and individuals throughout Virginia and nationwide in:

 

  • Administrative Law
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Banking, Mortgages and Equity Financing
  • Bankruptcy (Creditors only)
  • Business & Commercial Law
  • Civil Litigation
  • Corporations, Partnerships, L.C.C.s and other Entities
  • Creditors' Rights and Commercial Collections
  • Foreclosures
  • Lease Enforcement
  • Litigation
  • Real Estate
  • Wills, Trusts and Estates

 

Your lawyer should be Board Certified.

 

The American Board of Certification is accredited by the American Bar Association to certify attorneys in the areas of bankruptcy law and creditors' rights law. There is no procedure in Virginia for approving certifying organizations.

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Steven Laxton Higgs
9 Franklin Road, S.W.
Roanoke, VA, 24011-2403
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Posted by anonymous | April 14, 2010
Business Law
Mr. Higgs organized my limited liability company and serves as the Registered Agent. I have found him to be very responsive to the needs of my small business, and he keeps us informed of all information that we need to pay attention to. His fees have been very reasonable, and I recommend him highly.

Cost

Rates
  • Hourly Rates $ 125-350 per hour
  • Contingency 20%-40%
Payment methods
Cash, Check

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Founder and Principal
  • Steven L. Higgs, P.C.
  • 2005 - Present
  • Co-Founder and Principal
  • King & Higgs, P.C.
  • 1990 - 2004
  • Associate Attorney
  • Magee & Associates
  • 1987 - 1990
  • Associate Attorney
  • Wetherington & Melchionna
  • 1985 - 1987
  • Executive Director
  • Virginia Real Estate Commission
  • 1983 - 1985
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Education

  • University of Richmond, The T. C. Williams School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1983
  • Washington and Lee University
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1980

Legal Cases

  • Plastic Fabricating, Inc. v. Electrex Company, Inc., No. 7:12-CV-00119, 2012 WL 1970237 (W.D. Va., decided May 30, 2012)
  • In re Martin, 427 B.R. 573 (Bankr. W.D. Va. 2010)
  • Garcia v. Direct Fin. Servs. LLC (In re Garcia), 436 B.R. 825 (Bankr. W.D. Va. 2010)
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Associations

  • Roanoke Law Foundattion
  • Trustee
  • 2010 - Present
  • Roanoke Bar Association
  • Past President
  • 1985 - Present
  • American Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1983 - Present
  • Virginia State Bar
  • Member
  • 1983 - Present
  • American Bankruptcy Institute
  • Member
  • N/A
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Fellow
  • Roanoke Law Foundation
  • 2012
  • Super Lawyer
  • Law and Politics and Richmond Magazine
  • 2012
  • Best Lawyer - Bankruptcy and Creditor/Debtor Rights
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2012
  • Super Lawyer
  • Law and Politics and Richmond Magazine
  • 2011
  • Super Lawyer
  • Law and Politics and Richmond Magazine
  • 2010
  • Super Lawyer
  • Law and Politics and Richmond Magazine
  • 2009
  • Fellow
  • Virginia Law Foundation
  • 2008
  • Super Lawyer
  • Law and Politics and Richmond Magazine
  • 2008
  • Super Lawyer
  • Law and Politics and Richmond Magazine
  • 2007
  • Local Bar Leader of the Year
  • Virginia State Bar
  • 2007
  • Fellow
  • Litigation Counsel of America
  • 2007
  • Fellow
  • National Conference of Bar Presidents
  • 2007
  • Legal Elite
  • Virginia Business Magazine
  • 2006
  • Super Lawyer
  • Law and Politics and Richmond Magazine
  • 2006
  • AV/Preeminent Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2005
  • Board Certified in Creditors' Rights Law
  • American Board of Certification
  • 2001
  • Board Certified in Consumer Bankruptcy Law
  • American Board of Certification
  • 1998
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Publications

  • Bankruptcy Practice in Virginia
  • Co-Author
  • N/A
  • Debt Collection for Virginia Lawyers - A Systematic Approach
  • Co-Author
  • N/A
  • Enforcement of Liens and Judgments in Virginia
  • Co-Author
  • N/A
  • Virginia Foreclosure Actions
  • Co-Author
  • N/A
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Speaking Engagements

  • 23 Issues in Virginia Foreclosure Actions
  • Foreclosures
  • 2011
  • After Marrama: Applying Good-faith Standards in Bankruptcy
  • Bankruptcy Law
  • 2009
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Robert Bernstein
Debt collection Attorney | Apr 18
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Steve is attentive and creative, does solid work and works hard to bring matters to conclusion."
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Roanoke Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer Steven Laxton Higgs
Steven Laxton Higgs
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney
Roanoke, VA
Licensed for 40 years
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