Hunter Alston Higdon
About Hunter
Biography
Hunter Alston Higdon was born and raised in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Mr. Higdon was the Valedictorian of the Class of 1999 at Pascagoula High School, and he was also an All-State football player. Mr. Higdon chose to pursue his undergraduate studies at Harvard College in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he also played football for the Crimson and earned a degree in Government in 2003.
After college, Mr. Higdon achieved his Juris Doctorate from Stetson University College of Law where he was a member of the prestigious Stetson Law Review. Additionally, he earned a Master’s of Business Administration from Stetson University School of Business Administration.
As a practicing attorney, Mr. Higdon has devoted his legal career to fighting for the rights of individuals who have been injured at the hands of others and for employees who have suffered unlawful experiences in the workplace. Mr. Higdon is a gladiator in the courtroom, and he regularly takes his clients’ cases to trial. In the past, Mr. Higdon has won several substantial jury verdicts for his clients, including a verdict over $2.2 million for a young woman, as well as a verdict of over $500,000 for a worker who had been treated unlawfully. Mr. Higdon also has had seven figure settlements for his injury clients, and he enjoys holding insurance companies accountable and making them pay his clients just compensation.
Mr. Higdon has been recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018. He has an extreme passion for fighting for those who cannot fight for themselves, and he will certainly be happy to help you or your loved ones fight any injustice.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
16 years
16 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-40%
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Licensed in Florida for 15 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2010
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Location
Florin Gray Bouzas Owens, LLC
16524 Pointe Village Drive, Suite 100, Lutz, FL, 33558
Florin Gray Bouzas Owens, LLC
35 West Pine St., #224, Orlando, FL, 32801
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Hunter Alston Higdon's Reviews
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Posted by Patricia | March 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Would highly recommend for any personal injury case
After having been involved in an auto accident, I contacted the Law Firm of Rocky McElhaney to handle my personal injury legal issues. Due to the unfortunate circumstances of having been involved in two auto wrecks over the years I actually had to hire the firm twice. No one ever wants to have to de...
Posted by Anita | January 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney
What a great lawyer and group of people at Rocky McElhaney Law Firm
In 2013, three years ago, I was in a car accident and needed an attorney because my back was hurt and I was told I would require surgery. The attorney I was assigned was Hunter Higdon. From day one, he showed he believed in me and in what I had to say, and said he would fight for me and make sure I...
Hunter Alston Higdon's Lawyer Endorsements
"I went to law school with Hunter. Great guy. I certainly endorse this lawyer."
"I have known Mr. Higdon since 2007 and am pleased to endorse this lawyer. His knowledge and resourcefulness, coupled with the breadth of his experience make him an asset to any client."
"I've known Hunter since law school. He is a great guy and an excellent attorney. I am proud to endorse him."
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"Hunter represents his clients with great compassion, and always strives for the best results. He is also very well respected in the legal community. I endorse this lawyer."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Hunter works very hard for his clients. His compassion and work ethic yields excellent results for his clients. I would highly recommend him to anyone I know that was injured."
"Mr. Higdon is a fantastic litigator and and a rising star in our field. I recommend him unconditionally."
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"Mr. Higdon is an excellent advocate for his clients. He has the knowledge, training, experience, and drive it takes to fight for the best result in every case. Before opening his own firm, he gained valuable experience at a well-known and respected law firm. I would highly recommend Mr. Higdon."
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"Hunter was one of three opposing lawyers in an overtime dispute. He was always professional, courteous, and ethical, and did not allow the merits of the case to influence him personally. It was a pleasure to work with him."
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"Mr. Higdon is great lawyer. He is by far the most knowledgeable employment attorney I have dealt with."
"I endorse this lawyer. Hunter is an outstanding attorney with a brilliant legal mind."
"Hunter knows Personal Injury. Highly Recommended."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is one of the most knowledgeable attorneys out there. If you have an employment law issue, this is the guy to call."
"I endorse this lawyer. Hunter is a skilled lawyer and a class act inside and outside of the courtroom"
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Experience
Honors
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2009
Best Law Review Paper, St. Petersburg Times
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Personal Injury Managing Attorney, Florin Gray Bouzas Owens, LLC
2016 - 2018
Trial Attorney, Rocky Law Firm
2014 - 2016
Trial Attorney, Morgan & Morgan
2010 - 2014
Attorney, Florin Roebig
2009 - 2010
Law Clerk, Florin Roebig
2009 - 2009
Summer Intern, US Attorneys Office, Middle District of Florida
2003 - 2006
Agent, USA Insurance Company
Associations
2014 - Present
Brevard County Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Brevard County Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionMember
2014 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2013 - Present
Hillsborough County Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Florida Justice AssociationMember
2010 - 2014
Clearwater Bar AssociationMember
2010 - 2014
Clearwater Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Jury Verdict - $565,000.00
Jury Verdict - $2,298,410.00
Education
2010
JD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA
2003
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2014
Languages
English
German
Activity
Legal Answers