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Steven Laxton Higgs

Steven Laxton Higgs

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Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 42 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Roanoke, VA
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Litigation, Foreclosure ... +2 more

P. O. Box 8785, Roanoke, VA

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Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

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.

39 years

45%
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.

41 years

35%
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).

41 years

10%
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.

41 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.

41 years

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 42 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1983

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No misconduct found

Location

Steven L. Higgs, P.C.

P. O. Box 8785, Roanoke, VA, 24014

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Steven Laxton Higgs's Reviews

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Practice Areas
Business (1) Corporate & Incorporation (1) Limited Liability Company (LLC) (1)
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Posted by anonymous | April 16, 2010 | Business

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....

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Debt collection lawyer | 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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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2012

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

2011

Super Lawyer, Law and Politics and Richmond Magazine

2010

Super Lawyer, Law and Politics and Richmond Magazine

2009

Super Lawyer, Law and Politics and Richmond Magazine

2008

Fellow, Virginia Law Foundation

2008

Super Lawyer, Law and Politics and Richmond Magazine

2007

Fellow, National Conference of Bar Presidents

2007

Super Lawyer, Law and Politics and Richmond Magazine

2007

Local Bar Leader of the Year, Virginia State Bar

2007

Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America

2006

Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine

2006

Super Lawyer, Law and Politics and Richmond Magazine

2005

AV/Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2001

Board Certified in Creditors' Rights Law, American Board of Certification

1998

Board Certified in Consumer Bankruptcy Law, American Board of Certification

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Founder and Principal, Steven L. Higgs, P.C.

1990 - 2004

Co-Founder and Principal, King & Higgs, P.C.

1987 - 1990

Associate Attorney, Magee & Associates

1985 - 1987

Associate Attorney, Wetherington & Melchionna

1983 - 1985

Executive Director, Virginia Real Estate Commission

Associations

2010 - Present

Roanoke Law Foundattion

Trustee

1985 - Present

Roanoke Bar Association

Past President

1983 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1983 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Member

American Bankruptcy Institute

Member

Sample of 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)

Brown Bark I L.P. v. Ebersole (In re Ebersole), 440 B.R. 690 (Bankr. W.D. Va. 2010)

City of Roanoke v. Whitlow (In re Whitlow), 410 B.R. 220, 2009 Bankr. LEXIS 2344 (Bankr. W.D. Va., 2009).

DaimlerChrysler Fin. Servs. Ams., LLC v. Meadows (In re Meadows), 292 Fed. Appx. 256; (4th Cir., 2008).

DaimlerChrysler Fin. Servs. Ams., L.L.C. v. Waters, 2007 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 52119, 2007 WL 2107428 (W.D. Va. 2007).

SunTrust Bank v. Wright, 63 Va. Cir. 396, 2003 Va. Cir. LEXIS 205 (Roanoke City 2003).

In re Waters, 227 B.R. 784, 1998 Bankr. Lexis 1625 (Bankr. W.D. Va. 1998).

Wroblewski v. Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. (In Re Wroblewski), 1997 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 21925 (W.D. Va. 1997)

Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. v. Wroblewski (In Re Wroblewski), 1997 Bankr. LEXIS 1963 (Bankr. W.D. Va. 1997)

Giles v. Miller, 67 Va. Cir. 426; 1996 Va. Cir. LEXIS 691, (Lynchburg 1996)

Cooper v. Horn, 248 Va. 417, 448 S.E.2d 403, 1994 Va. LEXIS 123 (1994).

Penn. Manuf. Assoc. Ins. Co. v. Waldron, et al., 16 Va. App. 991, 434 S.E.2d 690, Va. App. LEXIS 412 (Va. App. 1993).

Shelton v. Overstreet, 244 Va. 488, 422 S.E.2d 773, 1992 Va. LEXIS 123 (1992).

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Education

1983

University of Richmond, The T. C. Williams School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

Washington and Lee University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

2011

23 Issues in Virginia Foreclosure Actions Foreclosures

2009

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (Update 2009) The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

2009

Foreclosure Basics Foreclosure Basics

2009

Debt Collection Debt Collection

2009

After Marrama: Applying Good-faith Standards in Bankruptcy Bankruptcy Law

Publications

N/A

Virginia Foreclosure Actions Co-Author

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Bankruptcy Practice in Virginia Co-Author

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Debt Collection for Virginia Lawyers - A Systematic Approach Co-Author

N/A

Enforcement of Liens and Judgments in Virginia Co-Author

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The Virginia Lawyer: A Desk book for Practitioners Contributing Author

Languages

English

Activity

1

Legal Guides

Legal Guides

Legal Guide

Proofs of Claim in Bankruptcy

14 Apr 2010
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