Joseph Glenn Higuera

Joseph Glenn Higuera

also known as Joe Higuera, Joe

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 29 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Newport Beach, CA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Motorcycle Accident, Wrongful Death ... +2 more

4000 MacArthur Blvd, Suite 600, Newport Beach, CA

About Joseph

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Motorcycle Accident 24%

30 years | 200 cases

24%
Personal Injury 24%

30 years | 1,000 cases

24%
Wrongful Death 24%

30 years | 100 cases

24%
Brain Injury 23%

30 years | 75 cases

23%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

25%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 29 years

State: California

Acquired: 1996

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Higuera Law Offices, A Professional Law Corporation

4000 MacArthur Blvd, Suite 600, Newport Beach, CA, 92660

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Joseph Glenn Higuera's Reviews

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56 Client Reviews

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Showing 16 - 20 of 21 reviews | Car Accidents

Posted by steve | June 07, 2013 | Car Accidents

Hard Worker

As a competitive endurance athlete I put my all into my events, and I can honestly say in my experience with Joe Higuera, he does the same. I have never used and attorney before and hopefully I never will need another. I will certainly use no other if I do. Joe was very attentive to my needs he retu...rned every call promptly. He and his staff guided me through every step of the process, and really took the worry out of my recovery. I was struck by a car while training, and while happy it wasn’t worse than it was I still had a lot of needs. He secured the medical care I needed to get me going physically, and took care of the bike at no cost to me. While it was a difficult time of recovery, I was at ease emotionally knowing I had an aggressive advocate who really gave it his all. If you are looking for a good attorney I’m sorry you find yourself in that position, however know that you can do no better than Joe. Steve T. Winner: Triple Ironman Distance Triathlon, Winner: Race Across Oregon 4x, Furnace Creek 508 Hall of Fame, 5 time Badwater finisher, RAAM 4X 6days 19hrs, 5 time Death Valley Cup Finisher, and finisher of more ultra marathons over the past ten years than I can remember. Good Luck to you. Hope to see you out there.

Posted by Jeff | May 16, 2013 | Car Accidents

Joe ROCKS!

I retained Higuera Law Offices in January, 2012 after my car accident. In addition to vehicle damages by being slammed in to on the 405 fwy, did I also severely injure my back. The defendants insurance was insensitive and questioned the legitimacy of my claims therefore I sought legal advice with Joe... Higuera [based on an encouraging friend who also obtained past services]. From day one, Joe gave me his undivided attention for every detail, expectations & personal commitment. First, he arranged for me to receive immediate health care through own trusted medical relationships [as I had no health insurance] or funds for what could be hefty healthcare bills. Introduced me to both a wonderful Chiropractor & Neurosurgeon who agreed in on-going care for me under lien which took all the pressure off financially until my case was resolved. Unlike your typical attorney, Joe answered his cell phone whenever I contacted him with questions regarding related concerns, case progress etc. Same with email, going above and beyond to respond within minutes of any inquiry. On a similar note, his Irvine office staff was kind, pleasant to work with always eager to assist, or walk me through a required form or an action needed on my part. His partner George Katsampes is also an exceptionally gifted legal assistant, often spending extended time on the phone with me & also providing detailed emails to assure I understood the process every step of the way. Joe & his team without question, blew me away with the service, expertise, strategy and just overall experience during what was a very challenging & painful time in my life. With the defendants insurance initially offering me an absurd settlement of $900 plus repair of my vehicle, did Joe plan to prove [not only to me] but insurance company in what is truly FAIR and JUST in my case. Joe never let up, was diligent and down right relentless in fighting for my cause over 14 months time before reaching settlement terms of $130,000.00!! I cannot express enough gratitude for the efforts of Joe himself & team of professionals in helping me achieve this result. I encourage anyone in a similar position to reach out to Higuera Law Offices & schedule a free consultation. You will be happy you did ~Thank you Joe & Team!

Posted by Jon | September 13, 2012 | Car Accidents

Major auto injury

I've had good (mostly), mediocre and poor experiences with attorneys over the years. Referred by another attorney, my experience with Joe and his staff was INCREDIBLE. I was hit by a driver that ran a red light. I needed help with getting reimbursed for my car, significant medical issues and th...e settlement. The result was great, the level of effort he put forth was exceptional and his staff is effective, professional and pleasant beyond description. I could not recomment an injury attorney any more than I recomment Joe Higuera.

Posted by Tom | April 28, 2011 | Car Accidents

I used Joe after being rear ended, totaling my car, and damaging my knee badly

I met Joe through another friend who recommended him after I had a major automobile accident. As an attorney Joe handled my claim and exceeded my expectations in a quick substantial settlement, since then Joe has become a friend as well as a business associate. Since meeting Joe, I have found him to ...be forthright, knowledgeable on the law, intelligent and honorable. Joe brings a level of experience and personality to business issues not found in today’s environment. His sound advice, honesty and aggressive means to an end are refreshing and unique.

Posted by Judi | April 25, 2011 | Car Accidents

Joe is an outstanding lawyer, very knowledgeable, highly dependable and extremely personable

Two years ago, I was waiting at a traffic light for the light to turn green, when a driver crossing through the intersection ran a red light and lost control of her vehicle in an attempt to avoid a driver who was legally driving through the intersection. She hit me head on and did major damage to my ...car and I suffered whiplash for which i received several months of treatment. My insurer had my car repaired. which included straightening the frame. I paid my deductible to get the car out of the shop and also car hire expenses. Unfortunately, the driver of the other car had minimal coverage and my insurer has yet to be reimbursed for the repairs to my car. Even tho' I am apparently entitled to be made whole before my insurer gets paid, this has not happend as my insurer is pursuing the driver personally to get reimbursement. So Joe is battling on - trying to get my insurer to reimburse me for my deductible and car hire expenses; and to get me compensation for dimunition in value to my vehicle. For 2 years now Joe has been going to bat on my behalf against both insurers. He has been absolutely amazing - always keeping me informed, - which has proved quite difficult on occaisions as I live overseas for part of the year. This is not a big money earner for him, far from it, yet he has been very persitent and very patiently answers all my questions, going out of his way to explain the situation in a way which I can understand. Just this month his persistence paid off and he has managed to obtain medical damages from the other party's insurers. We still have a year to go to obtain the rest of my compensation and I know that Joe will not rest until he has found a way to get me fully compensated. I can highly recommend Joe. He is a good listener, highly personable, very energetic and very knowledgeable and persistent. Hopefully a similar situation will not arise for me, but if it does I will not hesitate to have Joe represent me.

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Michael Peters

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Joe is of the highest professional quality and the most pleasant person you could hope to meet. He brings an unparlelled level of dedication and professionalism to his clients and a level of personal care and attention that is rare in his field of practice. I endorse Joe, without reservation."

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Fredrick Ray

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joe Higuera is an exceptional lawyer. His skill as an attorney is second to none, and his attention to clients is top rate. I strongly recommend anyone with an injury, or any legal matter, to make this exceptional lawyer your very first call."

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Jason Flores

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Higuera is a great attorney in the community and is passionate about his work."

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John Sittu

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Joseph. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Craig Candelore

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joseph is a superb personal injury attorney. He and his staff are very approachable and helpful."

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Keith Kassan

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 30

Relationship: Co-worker

"Joe Higuera is an experienced and competent personal injury attorney based in Orange County, California."

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James Dicks

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. The attorney works very hard for the clients and keeps up with the law by attending legal seminars to assist them in this regard. I endorse this attorney."

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Christopher Gonzales

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Douglas Law

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alan Snyder

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Joe since our days in law school; he was always a top student and eager to assist others in their efforts to succeed. This mindset has remained through his years as a consummate professional litigator. Joe is a fierce advocate and very knowledgeable in his chosen areas of practice. Joe is also one of the most generous and down to earth individuals I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. I do not hesitate to endorse Joe as both professionally and personally."

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John Worman

Unknown lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Neema Amini

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joe Higuera is an effective and diligent personal injury attorney, with a veritable, encyclopedic level of knowledge and impressive talent that yields impressive results. He has also generously served as a frequent mentor to me."

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William Blasser

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joe is a very bright and energetic attorney that cares deeply about his clients and their needs. His experience in the area of personal injury litigation is second to none and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for representation in a personal injury case."

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Russel Myrick

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joe is one of the best lawyers I have ever had the pleasure of working with. He brings an amazing amount of focus, energy, and determination to his practice, and the result is amazing results for his clients, time and time again."

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William Seegmiller

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joe is an experienced personal injury attorney who works hard for his clients."

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Isabel Cueva

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Higuera is one of the finest personal Injury attorneys in his state. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession."

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Robert Adler

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Joe is one of the better personal injury attorneys you can find in the Orange County area. Joe has an uncanny skill at maximizing his client's outcome. I will never hesitate to refer to Joe a case in the Orange County area."

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Dean Smart

Litigation lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have know Mr. Higuera for over two years. I was introduced to him as an opposing attorney. Mr. Higuera approached a sensitive controversy with acumen, discretion, integrity and professionalism. In the two years I have known him he has continued to exemplify these qualities. Whenever, friends and clients have asked for my referral to a personal injury attorney, I confidently refer them to Mr. HIguera, knowing he has their best interests in mind and will get them the best results possible."

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Robert Thompson

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Joe on many cases and he has an uncanny ability to assess a case from a liability and damages perspective. He aggressively fights for his clients. I have no doubt that he achieves better results and more money for his clients as a result of his tenacity and his diligent file handling."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2015

Super Lawyer's list - Southern California, Super Lawyers

2014

Southern California Super Lawyers Magazine list, Southern California Super Lawyers

2013

Southern California Super Lawyers List, Super Lawyers Magazine

2013

Client's choice award 2013, AVVO

2012

2012 Client's Choice Award, AVVO

1994

Academic Scholarship, Western State University, College of Law

Work Experience

2005 - Present

President/Attorney, Higuera Law Offices, APLC

1996 - 2005

Head of Plaintiff Personal Injury Department, Callahan, McCune & Willis, LLC

1993 - 1995

Law Clerk, Christensen & Stout

1991 - 1993

Investment Broker, Lehman Brothers

Associations

2011 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of San Diego

member

2010 - Present

Los Angeles County Trial Lawyer's Association

1996 - Present

Orange County Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Paraplegic

$4,300,000

Wrongful Death

$5,000,000

Confidential v. Confidential Defendant

$1,000,000 policy limit paid

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Education

1996

Western State University College of Law

Juris Doctor Degree

N/A

University of California - Santa Barbara

Speaking Engagements

2013

Academy of Chiropractic Arts and Science Business and Legal Ethics for the Doctor of Chiropractic

2012

New Patient Maven Seminar

finding the right attorney for your patient

2004

Los Angeles College of Chiropractic

What Chiropractors should look for in a Personal Injury Attorney before referring a patient

Publications

2013

Los Angeles Lawyer How to beat the insurance company to the punch when referring a Personal Injury case

Languages

Spanish

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