I am a native Nashvillian and have enjoyed building a practice in a city I love. My legal carrier began defending corporations and insurance carriers but our firm now only represents victims. We have lawyers licensded in Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Texas and Ilinois.
Practice areas
29 years
29 years
29 years, 1,200 cases
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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KY | Authorized to Practice Law | 2015 | 03/12/2022 |
GA | Active Member in Good Standing | 2008 | 04/17/2022 |
TN | Active | 1993 | 06/06/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Client Champion Silver | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
Distinguished | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers | 2015 |
Best of the Bar | Nashville Business Journal | 2013 |
Nashille Bar Assocition | Fellow | 2013 |
Million Dollar Advocate | Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 1998 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Managing Partner | The Higgins Firm | 2013 - Present |
Associate | Brewer, Krause, Brooks, Chastain & Burrow | 1993 - 1996 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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National Employment Lawyers Association | 2010 - Present | |
Nashville Bar Association | N/A | |
Tennessee Association for Justice | N/A | |
American Trial Lawyers Association | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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The Tennesseean | Unconscionable to Slash Damages in Nursing Home Neglect Cases | 2003 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Tennessee | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1993 |
UNIV MEMPHIS | law | N/A |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Tennessee Workers" Compensation Division 16th Annual Educational Conference | Tennessee Workers Compensation | 2013 |
Personal Injury Basics | Expert Examination/Testimony | 2012 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Dean Logan vs. Tracie McCormick Trucking | affirmed on appeal |
Latony Baugh, et al. v. United Parcel Service, Inc., et al. | |
Phillips v. Robertson County Board of Education | Case upheld on appeal |
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Ali Ebrahimzadeh, Unknown Attorney on Jan 9, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.
Andrew Alex, Employment and labor Attorney on Feb 18, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.
Ali Ebrahimzadeh, Unknown Attorney on Jan 9, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.
Andrew Alex, Employment and labor Attorney on Feb 18, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.
Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 13, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Adam Studnicki, Unknown Attorney on Aug 19, 2015
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Mr. Higgins is a valuable asset to this community. His dedication to the law and his clients is admirable.
Travis Newton, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 17, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Judd Nemiro, Unknown Attorney on Apr 16, 2015
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer. Responsible and respected member of the legal community
Ronald Hedding, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 11, 2014
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I endorse attorney Jim Higgins. His reputation in the legal community is unmatched. He is a skilled lawyer who has achieved tremendous results for his clients.
Michael Goldstein, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 10, 2014
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I fully endorse attorney Jim Higgins. He has a well-deserved reputation among his peers in the legal industry.
Alan Eisner, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 9, 2014
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I fully endorse attorney Jim Higgins and his excellent legal team. He is dedicated to his clients success and respected among his peers in the legal community.
Thomas Huguenor, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 31, 2014
Relationship: Other
James has represented the insurance companies and now the injured, so he is the one to call. I endorse this lawyer.
John Dobogai, Employment and labor Attorney on Aug 28, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
If you are injured at work or having any legal issues at work in Nashville, do yourself a favor and call Jim Higgins today.
Steven Cron, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 18, 2014
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I endorse attorney Jim Higgins based on his extensive experience and track record of success. His law firm has established a well-deserved nation reputation for client satisfaction.
John Ralls, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 29, 2014
Relationship: Other
I endorse this talented and knowledgeable attorney, who is well-respected in the legal community.
Michael Waddington, Personal injury Attorney on May 26, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse James. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Jason Lee, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 6, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Jim is an excellent attorney. He is very experienced and represents his clients with great knowledge and skill. At the same time, he is good to work with on opposing sides and is very professional.
Jeffrey Levine, Employment and labor Attorney on Nov 21, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jim is a genuinely nice guy. Though we are competitors in several areas of practice, I still refer employment law issues to his office. I've seen him in court and I know that he is an articulate, intelligent and focused individual. He does a fine job for his clients.
Lynda Jones, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 24, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
Fortis Woods-Morse, Litigation Attorney on Jul 27, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Jim Higgins is one of the finest human beings I know. We have worked together on many cases and he does strong, careful work with a attitude of cultivated grace.
Roger White, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 25, 2011
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Jim is proof positive that you can be opponents without being unnecessarily contentious. He has mastered the art of finding the common ground--facilitating efforts to resolve cases quickly and fairly. His clients are well served.
Daniel Mcmurtry, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 22, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jim has helped out many of my social security clients with legal matters, he always does a great job for them.