Atty. Barbara Higgins

Atty. Barbara Higgins

Ms. Higgins has substantial experience in both private practice and in an in-house, corporate context.

Woodland Hills Woodland Hills 42 yrs experience 42 year
Call (747) 262-0114 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Barbara Higgins at a glance

Barbara Higgins is an Associate Attorney based in Woodland Hills, California, practicing at Loewenthal Hillshafer And Carter Llp. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on real estate, commercial re, construction, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1984) and U.S. District Court, Central and Southern Districts of California (1984). Educated at Southwestern University (J.D., 1984) and University of Massachusetts B.S. (—). Active member of LACBA, State Bar of California. Serands clients in Woodland Hills, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Higgins has substantial experience in both private practice and in an in-house, corporate context
  • She has litigated a wide variety of cases with an emphasis on real estate and construction matters and employment/discrimination claims
  • She has served as VP/Senior Counsel for a well known, global commercial real estate firm where she handled her own caseload of real estate litigation & transactional matters
  • In this position, she also dealt with employment issues, advised employees and management, conducted risk management sessions and monitored outside counsel retained by the company
  • She has also worked on residential real estate matters in a private law firm setting

Practice Areas Explained

Barbara Higgins's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Barbara Higgins handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Commercial Real Estate

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Construction Law

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Estate & Trust Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Woodland Hills are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Barbara Higgins

Where is Barbara Higgins's law office located?
Barbara Higgins's law practice is located in Woodland Hills, California. The firm is Loewenthal Hillshafer And Carter Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Barbara Higgins handle?
Barbara Higgins focuses on real estate, commercial re, construction, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Barbara Higgins practiced law?
Barbara Higgins has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Barbara Higgins go to law school?
Barbara Higgins earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (—).
How can I contact Barbara Higgins for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Southwestern University
- 1984
University of Massachusetts B.S.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Central and Southern Districts of California
Admitted: 1984

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