$ 275-275 per hour
Michael P. Higgins
also known as Mike Higgins
About Michael
Biography
Michael P. Higgins received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Loyola University of Los Angeles in 1975. He attended Lewis and Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon, and graduated with a Juris Doctor degree in 1981. He was admitted to practice in Oregon in 1981 and in Washington in 1982.
Mike practiced law in Clark County, Washington from 1982 to 2018 when he retired from the practice of law. He served as a trustee (three year term) and as a treasurer (two year term) for the Clark County Bar Association. He has a BV peer review rating by Martindale-Hubbell.
Mike practiced in the following areas of law: probate, trust, and guardianship matters, including complex litigation matters, bankruptcy, where he represented both creditors and debtors in business and consumer cases; business, including business formations, transactional matters, and litigation; real estate law, including transactions, foreclosures, and litigation; estate planning, including complex estate planning for avoidance of federal and state estate taxes; and collections and debtor and creditor law.
Mike was a member of the Estate Planning Council of Southwest Washington. His personal interests are running and hiking to maintain fitness, reading, and taking care of his rose garden. In November, 2011, Mike accomplished a lifetime dream traveling to Nepal and trekking in the Himalayas to Kala Pattar at 18,540 feet to see Mt. Everest with his own eyes 4 miles away.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Washington for 43 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1982
No misconduct found
Licensed in Oregon for 44 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 1981
No misconduct found
Location
Marsh, Higgins, Beaty & Hatch PC
1112 Daniels Street, Vancouver, WA, 98666
Law Offices of Michael P. Higgins
1112 Daniels St Ste 200, PO Box 54, Vancouver, WA, 98666
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Posted by Martin | March 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Thank you
He helped me with everything, even called me to remind me of the court date. His staff was very help full also I was not familiar with Vancouver and got on the phone and they talked me right to where I needed to be.
Posted by Linda | August 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
co-executor
Worked very hard with a complicated situation. He had to work with 7 families who were not on the same page and I am sure he was very frustrated most of the time, however he worked hard to get our problems solved and give us good advise.
Posted by Richard | July 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney
5 star service
Out standing lawyer.knows his business inside and out ! Very happy and satisfied with results Would recommend him to my closest friends.
Posted by Joy | July 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Just What I Needed....
I ran into a problem (mid-construction) with an existing easement. A 3rd party was able to negotiate a new easement agreement, but I needed all the 'legal' stuff taken care of.........Actual easement, disbursement of funds, taxes, and most of all some very valuable advice. The biggest issue was get...
Michael P. Higgins's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mike is a great guy and a great attorney. I refer clients to him all the time and know they will be well protected and represented."
"have known Mike for 24 years, first working in the same firm and later as a colleague in Vancouver. I have always been impressed by his carefulness in drafting contracts and other documents–he makes sure that everything is perfect before it goes out. I am also impressed by how cautious he is in advising clients–he knows the future is always uncertain and he sketches out every possibility so the client is fully informed and can decide which course to pursue. I have no hesitation in recommending Mike for business law, wills and probate, trusts, real estate, bankruptcy and all other areas in which he practices."
"Mike and I have worked together on a handful of matters. I always know I can rely on his expertise and professionalism."
"I have worked with Mike on numerous matters over the years, usually as opposing counsel. I have found him to be professional, honest, ethical and very intelligent. Despite the fact that our client positions are routinely adverse, it has been a pleasure to work on cases involving Mike. I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
N/A
BV,
Associations
1982 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
1981 - Present
Oregon State BarMember
Clark County Bar Association
Member
Estate Planning Council of Southwest Washington
Member
Education
1981
Northwestern University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1975
Loyola University
Business
Languages
English