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Hunter Alston Higdon

Personal injury Attorney at Lutz, FL

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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.

Licensed for 12 years
State FL
Status Member in Good Standing
Acquired 2010
Updated 02/23/2023

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Posted by Patricia | March 28, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| 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 deal with lawyers or be in the middle of a insurance dispute but if you do, I can honestly say that these guys are consistent and they took care of me both times. The entire staff at this firm is very professional and extremely personable. It was my husband's and my experience that they all work together as a team and genuinely care about their clients health and overall well-being. I would highly recommend the Rocky McElhaney Law Firm to anyone who has experienced personal injuries due to an accident- be it auto or any other type. I would especially like to thank Rocky McElhaney and our Attorney, Hunter Higdon and his Paralegal, Gina Dupree. They are truly the best of the best!
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Posted by Anita | January 30, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| 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 was treated fairly. I worked with Mr. Higdon for three years and through three surgeries. He was always available and his staff were the friendliest people, I felt like I was talking to a friend every time I called the office. My case was never tossed around to lots of different case managers and lawyers within the firm. When I called I would be talking to Hunter or my paralegal Tonia. Whenever I called to speak with my attorney, they went out of their way to locate him and get us connected to talk. It is like they always took me seriously and always made me feel as if my case was important to them. Mr. Higdon was not only a great attorney, he sincerely cared about me. I had other issues come up with my family, with my finances when I was off work for surgery, or with some of the doctors, and Mr. Higdon helped me resolve all my issues- not just with my lawsuit from the car accident, but other issues that were causing me problems. He told me that he truly cared about my well-being and he showed me that he really cared. Three years and three surgeries later, my case was resolved. At each turn, Mr. Higdon directed me on which direction to take. He is a real attorney that will make sure you end up feeling like you had an attorney that cared about you. That is how I feel. The staff at the Rocky McElhaney Law Firm turned out to be some of the best people I could ever come to know. If you are ever in an accident and want justice and want feel satisfied knowing every action has been taken on your behalf to get the maximum recovery, then you need to call he Rocky McElhaney Law Firm and you need to get Mr. Hunter Higdon as your attorney. Before I decided to call Rocky, I looked up many law firms and attorneys. Rocky, Hunter and the whole firm had the highest accolades and best reviews from previous clients of any other lawyer or law firm on the internet that I found! I have never had to experience fighting a lawsuit like this before, but one thing is for sure, now I know who to call if I or my family, my co-workers, or my friends ever find themselves in a similar situation. I will always have Mr. Higdon's number available, and I will always be forever grateful to this wonderful, tough, very intelligent and knowledgeable attorney and the great law firm he represents- the Rocky McElhaney Law Firm. I am just so thrilled with the outcome of my case. It goes without saying that Hunter Higdon and his team are the toughest and most caring attorneys and legal people that you could have represent you. I always felt confident that Hunter Higdon was my attorney fighting for me. I thank you Mr. McElhaney, from the bottom of my heart! What a wonderful experience to come out of being physically hurt in a car accident!
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Cost

Rates
  • Contingency 33%-40%

Resume

AVVO RATING 9.8 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Personal Injury Managing Attorney
  • Florin Gray Bouzas Owens, LLC
  • 2018 - Present
  • Trial Attorney
  • Rocky Law Firm
  • 2016 - 2018
  • Trial Attorney
  • Morgan & Morgan
  • 2014 - 2016
  • Attorney
  • Florin Roebig
  • 2010 - 2014
  • Law Clerk
  • Florin Roebig
  • 2009 - 2010
  • Summer Intern
  • US Attorneys Office, Middle District of Florida
  • 2009 - 2009
  • Agent
  • USA Insurance Company
  • 2003 - 2006
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Education

  • Stetson University College of Law
  • JD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA
  • 2010
  • Harvard University
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 2003

Legal Cases

  • Bates v. Semper Fi Services, LLC
  • Jury Verdict - $565,000.00
  • Bookman v. Balance Medical
  • Jury Verdict - $2,298,410.00

Associations

  • Brevard County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2014 - Present
  • Brevard County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
  • Member
  • 2014 - Present
  • American Association for Justice
  • Member
  • 2014 - Present
  • Hillsborough County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2013 - Present
  • Florida Justice Association
  • Member
  • 2012 - Present
  • Clearwater Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2010 - 2014
  • Clearwater Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
  • Member
  • 2010 - 2014
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Languages Spoken

  • English
  • German

Honors and Awards

  • Rising Star
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2018
  • Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2017
  • Rising Star
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2016
  • Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2015
  • Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2014
  • Best Law Review Paper
  • St. Petersburg Times
  • 2009
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Publications

  • Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2014

Attorney endorsements

Received (20)
Given (80)
Endorse Hunter
Unknown Attorney | Jan 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I went to law school with Hunter. Great guy. I certainly endorse this lawyer."
Personal injury Attorney | Oct 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
Employment and labor Attorney | Aug 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I've known Hunter since law school. He is a great guy and an excellent attorney. I am proud to endorse him."
Unknown Attorney | Aug 19
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer."
Unknown Attorney | Jul 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Employment and labor Attorney | Jul 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
Personal injury Attorney | Jul 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Personal injury Attorney | Jul 10
Relationship: Friend
"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."
Unknown Attorney | Jul 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mr. Higdon is a fantastic litigator and and a rising star in our field. I recommend him unconditionally."
Employment and labor Attorney | Jul 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Employment and labor Attorney | Jul 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
Personal injury Attorney | Jul 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Employment and labor Attorney | Jul 03
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"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."
Personal injury Attorney | Jul 03
Relationship: Other
"I endorse this lawyer."
Unknown Attorney | Jul 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Employment and labor Attorney | Jul 02
Relationship: Other
"Mr. Higdon is great lawyer. He is by far the most knowledgeable employment attorney I have dealt with."
Employment and labor Attorney | Jul 02
Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse this lawyer. Hunter is an outstanding attorney with a brilliant legal mind."
Personal injury Attorney | Jul 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Hunter knows Personal Injury. Highly Recommended."
Discrimination Attorney | Mar 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
Unknown Attorney | Jan 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Hunter is a skilled lawyer and a class act inside and outside of the courtroom"
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