$ 300-450 per hour
When the future of your family is on the line, you want to find immediate and long-term solutions that work for you and the people you love. Attorney Matt Higgins of Higgins Law, has earned an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, thanks to a career dedicated to serving families throughout Nebraska.
After 16 years as the highest rated attorney with Omaha's prestigious Cohen Vacanti Higgins Shattck, attorney Matt Higgins stated his own law firm in 2009. Today, our practice is dedicated to helping clients with all the various legal concerns relating to divorce, paternity, support and all other aspects of family law. Whether you are going through a divorce or are interested in a modification of your current agreement, we will listen to your concerns and find options tailored to fit your needs and bring the full force of Nebraska law skillfully to your defense.
An active member of the Omaha community for the last 25 years, attorney Matt Higgins made frequent TV and radio appearances as a legal commentator, and has become a fixture in the Omaha community.
As a former member of the United States Air Force SAC Elite Guard, attorney Matt Higgins is particularly sensitive to the needs and concerns of military families. Matt Higgins possesses the technical skill to access the issues unique to divorcing military members. Higgins Law handles military divorces, including overseas actions, and represents many families and individuals at Nebraska's own Offutt Air Force Base.
$ 300-450 per hour
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Acquired: 1993
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209 S 19th St Ste 440, Omaha, NE, 68102-1705
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Posted by Brekk | August 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Litigation
Move out of State Divorce
After searching far and wide, interviewing with several lawyers, and asking top law professionals for recommendations I found Matthew Higgins. Mr. Higgins was the first attorney that would take my case, without trying to make me change my honest story. He was thoughtful, understanding, and took the t...
Posted by Lucas | May 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
"Winning is what you hired me to do."
To say that Matt is the epitomy of a professional attorney would be an understatement. This man has demonstrated his knowledge, empathy, and passion as an attorney for me on a few different occasions when I've required his services, over the past 10 years. Each time I've called on him, he has remembe...
Posted by Warren | May 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family
Matt Higgins - Talented Family Law Representation
Matt Higgins served me in an exceptional manner with regard to some difficult family law matters. Perhaps he should be dual-hatted as both an attorney and counselor because he not only handled my case with confidence and success, but he also calmed my shaken nerves regarding what I was facing. Matt i...
"Mr. Higgins is knowledgeable about the law and while zealously advocating for his clients maintains a high level of professionalism."
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
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
2011 - Present
State of Nebraska Judicial BranchJudicial Nominating Commission - Supreme Court - Fourth District
1993 - Present
Nebraska State Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2003 - 2004
Nebraska State Bar Association, Family Law SectionChairman
2002 - 2003
Nebraska State Bar Association, Family Law SectionVice Chairman
2001 - 2002
Nebraska State Bar Association, Family Law SectionFaculty
2001 - 2002
Nebraska State Bar Association, Nebraska Legal ServicesVolunteer Attorney
1993
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1990
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2001
Effective Preparation for Temporary Orders Hearings in Divorce Actions
1993
Gays in the Military
2012
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