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

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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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5.0 /5.0

56 Client Reviews

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Posted by Shannon | May 02, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Thank you to the whole team for all your support!!

Higuera Law Offices has helped me through two car accidents over 12 years, they supported me always answering all my questions. Joe Higuera is amazing and will take the time out even during personal time to get back to you if it's needed. He has been honest and kept his word alongside his team. Joe h...as had the same team Susan and Erica through both of my accidents, which in today’s world says a lot.  When you have a situation that comes to an injury of any kind it can throw your whole life into a spin and knowing that you have a strong team handling all those different aspects for you allows you to heal and focus on yourself. You will feel safe and informed in the doctor’s hands that you see through this process.  Higuera Law Office is a top-notch service, and I would refer them to my own family and friends knowing they are in the best possible hands.  Thank you to the whole team for all your support!!

Posted by Brian | March 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Best Attorney HANDS DOWN!

Joe has been helping me this past week on an accident where I was rear ended in my Mercedes. Joe worked on a case for me over 10 years ago. It's such an amazing thing that he is just as professional, down to earth, efficient and communicative today as he was 10 years ago! On top of that he's such a f...riendly and cool guy to talk to and will always have your best interest at heart. I've had such great experiences with him that I would NEVER consider going to anyone else for any accident or injury related issues that I encounter. You'll definitely want to give Joe a call! You won't regret it!

Posted by Ashlee | September 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Honest, compassionate, hard working are the integral attributes which makes joe the best!

I usually do not take the time to write perfunctory reviews for positive experiences but I would be remiss if I failed to share with others the significant value Joe and his staff brings during a traumatic time when help is greatly needed. In particularly, Joe and his staff went above and beyond ...- exceeding all expectations and needs as I dealt with the challenging, endless steps following my accident. Joe's substantial professionalism, coupled with unparalleled integrity is most impressive and appreciated. It is refreshing to learn a component to his significant success is differentiating himself by genuinely caring and exhibiting reliability through his actions and results. It is a peaceful feeling to know a hard working, honest, and compassionate attorney is helping and protecting you.

Posted by Billie | March 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Phenomenal Lawyer.

I want to take a few minutes to let you know; if you are looking for an amazing personal injury lawyer, look no further. Joe Higuera is your man, without a doubt. My husband is a cyclist that didn't fair well with an SUV recently, after assessing his situation in the hospital, we decided that it... was more than someone should have to go through, knowing whole- heartedly that he needed legal representation. Joe Higuera was recommended to us from a friend and it was the best word of mouth we could have ever received. Prior to meeting with Joe, we checked all of his reviews, so impressed by him and after the first conversation via phone, we were all too sure he was going to be my husband's trusted liaison. Upon accepting the case, he fit us right into his busy schedule, making us feel as if we were his priority one; not only did he get to know the case and what happened but made the effort to get to know us personally. Joe, Erica & Susan took phenomenal care of him from the get go, assuring that he got the proper care he needed in order to heal up quickly , hence allowing him not to stress out (too much) about the little things. Joe & his team handled everything with professionalism, follow through & genuine sincerity-- after each interaction, we always felt confident that the right choice had been made by allowing Joe to represent my husband and his injuries. Joe makes himself available to you at the drop of a text, email or call; he is always willing to answer any questions or ease any concerns that you may have along the way. I can't say enough of how wonderful my husband & I think Joe & his office staff are. You won't be disappointed by choosing Joe. Thank you so much for everything Joe Higuera, we appreciate you!

Posted by Mike | January 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Tremendous Talent, Knowledge, and Friendly

I would recommend anyone who has been hit by a motorist while on a bike to sit down and speak with Joe before committing to a lawyer. I owe a tremendous thanks to Joe, Susan, Erica for helping me and my family through a terrible situation. Joe Higuera and his team were incredibly responsive, knowle...dgeable, and friendly. When the insurance company refused to work with me and my family, Joe and his team worked together to bring the case to a quick resolution in our favor. I was hit by a car driven by a young, unlicensed driver. I was taken to the hospital by ambulance and later admitted for my injuries. When released, it was several months before I could begin to exercise again. In the mean time I had a mountain a medical bills and a bike that was in ruins. A close friend had recommended I speak with Joe Higuera because he had helped another cyclist after he was hit by a car while riding his bike. Amazingly enough, I was not killed and the bike was still in one piece, but would not roll. Every bike mechanic, bike manufacturer, and online article I read stated DO NOT RIDE the bike. Words like structural integrity and catastrophic failure were common. From the time I first contacted Joe’s office, he was very responsive to calling me back. He suggested we meet at the earliest opportunity and made himself available at my convenience. When we spoke, he was friendly and professional and welcomed my questions. I don’t have much experience talking or working with lawyers, and expected the conversation to be more like reading the fine print in a home mortgage. Joe was down to earth and easy to talk with and understand, and to my surprise, he was an avid cyclist and triathlete. This last part turned out to be critical to my case. As I came to find out after speaking with several lawyers, the medical aspect of an injury case is fairly straight forward. If you have insurance, which I do, everything goes by a process that follows the rules and regulations of the law and your own insurance limits. But for property, it’s an entirely different set of rules that are driven primarily by the insurance of the guilty party. This can be messy, labor intensive, and time consuming for both the injured and the lawyer representing the injured. Other lawyers I spoke with said they would handle the bodily injury portion of my claim, but that I should pursue the property (bike and gear) damages on my own. This was not going anywhere with me trying to push the case that my bike was worth a lot more than what they wanted to offer. The insurance of the guilty party wanted to offer me $1,300 for my “property” loss (an all carbon frame w/carbon wheels). This was humiliating and discouraging to me, but not to Joe. Joe stated he was not surprised and he and his team immediately put forth a plan to press the insurance company to more appropriately compensate me for my property loss (my bike). During the entire process Joe or one of his associates, Susan or Erica, would contact me and ask for information or my thoughts on which way they should go. Joe would make his recommendations, which were always to push harder and get the insurance company to step up and recognize the true value of my bike. In the end, he got the insurance company to pay a very fair reimbursement of the value of my bike. I was more than happy, and extremely impressed by his commitment to managing and settling my case with the insurance company. I can say for certain that on my own, or with other lawyers, as good as they were, I would not have received the value I did for my bike. Joe was also able to settle the medical claims in a very short period of time.

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Joseph Glenn Higuera's Lawyer Endorsements

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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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