Samuel Ethan Higgs

Professional Background

Sam launched his legal career at a nationally ranked law firm, defending Fortune 500 companies in complex claims brought by both foreign and national claimants. This role involved managing over 100 active cases, where he developed expertise in high-stakes legal strategies and client management. Sam then transitioned to a boutique tax law firm, where he deepened his knowledge in business, tax, and estate planning matters, focusing on personalized legal solutions and direct client engagement.

Founding Higgs Law, PLLC

Higgs Law, PLLC, was founded with the mission of prioritizing client relationships over billable hours, we focus on:

Tax Law

Our tax law services are designed to optimize your financial outcomes while ensuring compliance with state and federal laws. We offer:

• Tax Planning: Strategies to minimize tax liabilities and maximize financial efficiency through careful planning and foresight.
• IRS and State Tax Controversies: Representing clients in disputes with tax authorities, including audits, appeals, and litigation.
• County Property Tax Disputes: Representing businesses, apartments, as well as individuals when property tax appraisals
• Corporate Taxation: Advising on the tax implications of business operations and transactions, including international taxation issues.
• Estate and Gift Tax Planning: Assisting with the strategies to reduce exposure to estate and gift taxes while maximizing the value transferred to the next generation.

Business Law

At Higgs Law, PLLC, we provide comprehensive legal support to businesses ranging from startups to established corporations. Our services include:

• Entity Formation and Structuring: Advising on the best legal structure to suit your business needs and goals, whether it's a corporation, partnership, or LLC.
• Contract Drafting and Negotiation: Ensuring that your business agreements are clear, legally sound, and protect your interests.
• Intellectual Property Protection: Assisting in securing and defending your intellectual property rights including trademarks, copyrights, and patents.
• Compliance and Regulatory Advice: Helping businesses navigate the ever-changing landscape of regulations to maintain compliance at all levels of operation.

Estate Planning

Our estate planning services are tailored to provide security for your future and your loved ones. We focus on:

• Wills and Trusts: Crafting documents that reflect your wishes for your assets, including the establishment of various types of trusts to benefit your heirs while minimizing tax implications.
• Healthcare Directives and Powers of Attorney: Ensuring that decisions regarding your health and financial affairs are in trusted hands if you are unable to make them yourself.
• Estate Administration: Guiding executors and beneficiaries through the complex process of probating a will and managing estate settlement issues.
• Special Needs Planning: Creating plans that provide for the care and support of loved ones with special needs without jeopardizing eligibility for governmental assistance.

Proactive Legal Approach

At Higgs Law, we adapt our services to meet the evolving needs of our clients, ensuring top-tier legal expertise tailored to their specific circumstances.