Matthew Stuart Higgins

Matthew Stuart Higgins

4.3
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 32 years

Family Lawyer at Omaha, NE
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Support, Child Custody

209 S 19th St Ste 440, Omaha, NE

About Matthew

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-450 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

Licenses

Licensed in Nebraska for 32 years

State: Nebraska

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Higgins Law

209 S 19th St Ste 440, Omaha, NE, 68102-1705

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

Matthew Stuart Higgins's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

Filter Avvo Reviews (13) Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Divorce & Separation

Posted by Kip | September 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

They are the BEST

Higgens law is the best there is he won my divorce case he won custody of my child he has gotten me everything I had asked him to. The entire staff at Higgins law is awesome you will not find anyone any better anywhere else every single person working at Higgins law is honest respectful hard-working ...And without a doubt they get the job done and do it well.

Posted by Joseph | July 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Knowledgeable, Practical Lawyer

I retained Matt Higgins for my divorce based on his reputation as a fair, reasonable, and respectful lawyer among family lawyers in Nebraska. He communicated well during the entire process, clearly explained each step, and carefully outlined my options and possible outcomes. He also gave candid, prac...tical advice based on his extensive experience with the Nebraska judicial system and consistently advised against actions that would feel good emotionally (as well as increase his billable hours) but accomplish nothing in the long run. I highly recommend retaining Matt if you are willing to set aside emotion and follow advice that is the most likely to get a reasonable outcome (in my experience, no one forced to go through the judicial system is ever completely happy) without needlessly increasing the cost of your divorce.

Posted by Diane | May 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Best Lawyer in Omaha

I hired Matt for my daughter who was experiencing a very traumatic time with her ex husband. Matt's experience, knowledge and court room skills enabled him to win both times in court! Matt is the most honest, sincere and decent attorney I have ever met! I recommend him to everyone! In fact Matt h...as remained our friend and that should say alot about how we feel about him!

Posted by Steven | May 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Top notch

As a father, being divorced from a drug addict, I needed an attorney who would fight for my parental rights. Matt not only excelled there, but in all issues in the case. A little costly because I live in Lincoln and paid travel expenses, but well worth it. My exes attorney would spend hours arguing o...ne point and Matt Prevailed in minutes of rebuttal. Very professional, well versed in the law, and well liked by the Judge. No doubt in my mind, If not for Matt, I would have paid Child support and alimony to a drug addict.

Posted by Monique | April 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Higgins Law - Best of the Best

Higgins Law is the best divorce/family law firm in Omaha. Mr. Higgins was patient, controlled, respectful, organized, efficient, offered correct legal advice, and had a strategy for representing me. He not only counseled me what we should do but also in the things “not to do,” which not only saved m...oney but also saved me from agreeing to things I didn't want but felt pressured by my ex to. Family law deals with very personal issues and Mr. Higgins was exceptional at putting me at ease and making feel prepared and well represented. Their reputation in this area is that they are among the best. If you are looking to be treated respectfully and represented competently, Higgins Law is an excellent choice.

See All Client Reviews

Matthew Stuart Higgins's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Matthew
Liam K Meehan headshot
Liam Meehan

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Higgins has been an opposing counsel on several matters. He is prepared and aggressive."

Willow Teresa Head headshot
Willow Head

Family lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Kimberly Ann Booth headshot
Kimberly Booth

Family lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Higgins is knowledgeable about the law and while zealously advocating for his clients maintains a high level of professionalism."

View All Endorsements
Willow Teresa Head headshot
Willow Head

Family lawyer

Liam K Meehan headshot
Liam Meehan

Family lawyer

Kimberly Ann Booth headshot
Kimberly Booth

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

America's Most Honored Professionals - Top 1%, American Registry

1987

Strategic Air Command Elite Guard, United States Air Force

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Owner, Higgins Law

1996 - 2009

Managing Partner, Cohen Vacanti Higgins Shattuck

1994 - 1996

Managing Partner, Cohen Vacanti Higgins

1991 - 1994

Law Clerk, Cohen Vacanti

Associations

2011 - Present

State of Nebraska Judicial Branch

Judicial Nominating Commission - Supreme Court - Fourth District

1993 - Present

Nebraska State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2003 - 2004

Nebraska State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Chairman

2002 - 2003

Nebraska State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Vice Chairman

2001 - 2002

Nebraska State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Faculty

2001 - 2002

Nebraska State Bar Association, Nebraska Legal Services

Volunteer Attorney

Education

1993

Creighton University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

Creighton University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1990

Creighton University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2001

Divorce Fundamental Seminar

Effective Preparation for Temporary Orders Hearings in Divorce Actions

1993

Panel Discussion

Gays in the Military

Publications

2012

Annual Family Law Update Orders, and Other Difficult Family Law Litigation Concerns

2011

Annual Family Law Update Temporary Orders Hearings In Dissolution Actions in Nebraska

2001

Nebraska Lawyer Magazine Relocation of Children in Nebraska

2000

NCLE Relocation (Removal) Cases In Nebraska

1993

Creighton University Journal of Literature and the Arts Some Remarks on Epistemology

Languages

English

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution