Alexander J. Higgins
also known as Alex J. Higgins
About Alexander
Biography
ALEX J. HIGGINS advocates for employees who need representation on a wide range of issues. In addition to his trial work, Alex represents clients in negotiating severance agreements, employment agreements, and non-competes. He served as Chair of the King County Bar Association, Labor & Employment Section in 2004. He also served on the Executive Committe for the Washington State Bar Association, Labor & Employment Section from 2012-2015. His website has more details. .
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Fees and Rates
Cost
25%-40%
Payment Methods
- Check
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Licensed in Washington for 34 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1991
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2006
Location
Law Offices of Alex J. Higgins
2200 6th Ave Ste 835, Seattle, WA, 98121-1843
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Alexander J. Higgins's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 45 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | April 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Superlative attorney, great guy
I'm an attorney and fairly critical of other attorneys; I only have great things to say about Alex. Alex expertly cuts to the heart of issues, has the negotiating savvy to deliver and is empathic toward his clients' needs. Most attorneys only have one or two of these qualities. If you're retaining an...
Posted by Laurie | September 8, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Excellent Attorney
I was impressed with Alex from the get-go. He's very personable but not arrogant like I thought an attorney would be. He seemed genuine and immediately gained my trust. It was a hard battle, but he fought for me every step of the way and won. At one point I was ready to quit, but he talked me off...
Posted by Daniel | November 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Excellent Relationship
I met with Alex Higgins needing some assistance. We sat for an hour to discuss my situation, he put his experience to work and the results were a home run. He is very knowledgable and knows the system. He gave me options and offered his opinion, but listen to me and was ready to pursue however I want...
Posted by Maggie | October 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Impressed and Grateful!
I don't impress easily. Alex Higgins impressed me. He's a stand up guy- honest and to the point. He doesn't promise rainbows and sprinkles; he tells the truth and delivers results. I hired Alex to represent me against my then-employer, a local police department. In mediation we were met with an entou...
Posted by Larry | October 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney
The best of the best!
I was personally referred to Alex by my previous attorney Abraham Arditi who retired. Alex is one of the most compassionate, articulate, and intelligent people it has ever been my honor to know. Alex is ethical and honest. He has the ability to break down an extremely complicated legal issue so tha...
Alexander J. Higgins's Lawyer Endorsements
"Alex helped prepare me for oral argument before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. He is extremely intelligent and works hard for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"In my experience, Mr. Higgins is a passionate and thorough attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer for his expertise and experience representing individuals in employment discrimination matters. He is knowledgeable, effective and willing to go the extra mile to help his clients."
"Alex is the man for employment law issues. I represent clients in personal injury matters. Whenever one of my clients has an employment law issue, or even a potential issue, I send them to Alex and he always takes good care of them. If you have an employment issue, I highly recommend Alex Higgins."
"Alex is a very experienced and capable employment law attorney. He is skilled at discerning the legal issues of cases brought to him and treats his clients with respect. I would recommend him to others and am happy to endorse his practice."
"I trust Alex personally and professionally because I know him well and am close to a lawyer he mentors. I happily refer clients to him. He sends regular employment law updates to me and others. Since we both enjoy college basketball, I appreciate his interest in the CU Buffaloes, the team my brother coaches."
"Alex is an outstanding attorney and a well-respected member of the local employment bar. I have opposed him on some cases and I have sought his advice on others. I admire his intelligence, enthusiasm and integrity, and I endorse him without hesitation."
"Alex is smart, compassionate, and very knowledgeable. I regularly refer cases to him."
"I have known Alex for many years. Before he struck out on his own he was my law partner. He is one of the brightest, most talented and honorable lawyers I know and I frequently refer clients to him. He is great fun to watch in a courtroom. I strongly endorse him without reservation."
"I supervised much of Alex's work as a young lawyer, tried a case with him and am one of his former law partners. His work is always better than first rate and I am pleased to endorse Alex with no reservations. As his former partner, I am aware of the circumstances of the discipline in Alex's record. To my mind, Alex's response to his error has proven to all that he could learn from himself and become what he needed to be: A fine man and darn good lawyer. I recommend Alex the more because he has what it takes."
"I give a strong endorsement for this lawyer. Alex Higgins is an outstanding practitioner. His knowledge of employment law, including all recent developments, is better than any other lawyer I know. He is an effective speaker in the legal community and tremendous resource to other lawyers. His representation of clients is exceptional. I would trust Alex with my own legal problem, if the need ever arose."
"I cannot endorse and recommend Alex strongly enough. Alex is an incredibly bright legal thinker, with a "client-first" attitude and excellent demeanor with judges, opposing counsel, and jurors.This combination leads to excellent results, and an impeccable reputation in the Seattle employment law community."
"Alex is a smart and dedicated advocate for his clients. He's a great strategist, a terrific writer, and he knows the ins and outs of employment law."
"Alex is a wonderful lawyer. He has excellent judgment, a superb reputation and a finely tuned ability to grasp issues and figure out workable solutions in and out of litigation. I've known Alex for over a decade and I have no hesitation in my endorsement of his abilities and character."
"I endorse this lawyer. He does an excellent job for his clients. He is direct, efficient, and very professional. For those reasons I have referred clients to him."
"I've known Alex Higgins since our first day in law school; we were also opposing counsel on a case once.. Alex comes from a family of lawyers, including his mom, who was on our state's Supreme Court. His skills as an attorney have never been questioned, and Alex is a lawyer who genuinely cares about his clients. It's true; he went through a period of personal crisis and ended up getting suspended from the practice of law, but he's been re-instated and is just as good a lawyer as he ever was."
"I fully endorse Alex Higgins. Alex is an excellent employment law practitioner. Alex advocates for his clients, maintains respect and professionalism in his practice, and has expert level knowledge in employment law. I have recommended Alex over the years and will continue to do so in the future."
"Alex and I have co-counseled on several cases. I am consistently impressed by his work and am always proud to sign my name next to his. He has a particularly excellent understanding of the law and crafts compelling legal arguments. I recently had the pleasure of observing him during a trial. He shines in the courtroom. His presentation style is very effective. Somehow, he makes it look easy. Alex is a man of integrity. He is dedicated to his work and does his very best for his clients. He is a lawyer you can trust."
"I endorse this lawyer. Highest ethical standards, brilliant and effective."
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Employee benefits lawyer
Employment and labor lawyer
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Employment and labor lawyer
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Employment and labor lawyer
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Contracts and agreements lawyer
Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2006.
Suspension issued in WA, 2006
updated on 08/08/2016This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
“This suspension was not due to any client dealings, but solely due to Alex's dealings with his former law partners. No clients were adversely affected in any way.”
Honors
2014
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2004
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2003
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2002
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2001
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2000
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Owner, Law Offices of Alex J. Higgins
2001 - 2003
Shareholder, Stokes Lawrence
1992 - 2000
Associate, Stokes Lawrence
1991 - 1992
Law Clerk, United States District Court
Associations
2013 - Present
Washington State Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law SectionExecutive Committee Member
2011 - Present
Washington State Association for JusticeCo-Chair Employment Law Section
2011 - Present
Federal Bar Association (Western District of Washington chapter)Member
2004 - Present
Washington Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2005 - 2006
King County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law SectionTrustee
2004 - 2005
King County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law SectionChair
Sample of Legal Cases
Plaintiff's verdict
Plaintiff's verdict
Employee Reinstated
Education
1991
Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2012
Reasonable Accommodation
2012
Psychiatric Disabilities
2012
Disability Discrimination: Reasonable Accommodation
2011
Using Experts in Employment Cases
Publications
2009
2008
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
I work remotely under a non-compete. I live in WA and may be exempt?
11 Mar 2025
How do I negotiate a separation agreement?
24 Dec 2024
If I am starting a new company, can I poach employees from anther company?
13 Dec 2023