Higgins, John R. Jr.

Current Employment Position(s)

Partner

Lawyer Overview

Mr. Higgins' practice area is civil litigation, school law, estate and business planning, probate and bankruptcy. He has spoken at various continuing legal education seminars on the topics school law and general practice.

Areas of Practice

• Personal Injury
• Workers Compensation
• Civil Litigation
• Products Liability
• State and Federal Appellate
• Family Law
• Bankruptcy

Representative Clients

• Central Community College

Representative Cases

• State v. Drinkwalter, 493 N.W.2d 319 (Neb. 1992)

West Practice Categories

Bankruptcy Law, Estate Planning, Family Law, Litigation & Appeals, Personal Injury -- Plaintiff, Products Liability Law, Real Estate Law, Workers' Compensation Law

Bar Admissions

• Nebraska, 1978
• U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 1978
• U.S. District Court District of Nebraska, 1978
• U.S. Tax Court, 1978

Professional Associations and Memberships

• The Nebraska Bar Association (Member)
• Nebraska Council of School Attorneys, 1994 - 1997 (Board Member)
• Nebraska Council of School Attorneys, 1997 (President)
• National Council of School Attorneys (Member)
• Nebraska Criminal Defense Attorneys Association (Member)

Classes and Seminars

• School Law, Nebraska Continuing Legal Education, 1980 - 1986
• Real Estate Law, Central Community College, 1980 - 1984

Pro Bono Activities

• Volunteer Guardianship Committee, 1982 - Present

Education

• University of Nebraska College of Law, Lincoln, Nebraska, 1978
  J.D.
• University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska, 1975
  B.A.

Offers Free Initial Consultation

Address

108 North Locust Street
Grand Island, NE 68801-6004

Phones

308-382-3888

Faxes

308-382-3918

Emails

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Websites

http://www.hustonandhiggins.com