Atty. David Michael Higgins
David Michael Higgins is a lawyer practicing insurance, tax law. David received a A.B. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1966, and has been licensed for 56 years.
Insurance & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 56+ Years Experience
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About David Michael Higgins at a Glance
David Michael Higgins is a Member based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Higgins Settlement Law. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on tax and insurance. Admitted to practice in California (1970) and New York (1971). Educated at New York University (LL.M., 1974) and University of California at Berkeley (A.B., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New York State Bar Association. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Michael Higgins
- David Michael Higgins is a lawyer practicing insurance, tax law
- David received a A.B. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1966, and has been licensed for 56 years
- David practices at Higgins Settlement Law in Los Angeles, CA
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David Michael Higgins's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Michael Higgins handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Tax Law in Los Angeles
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Insurance Law in Los Angeles
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles 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 venue, 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.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Los Angeles Choose David Michael Higgins
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David Michael Higgins's practice in the field of tax and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Michael Higgins brings 56+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California and New York, David Michael Higgins can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering tax and insurance, David Michael Higgins can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means David Michael Higgins attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues David Michael Higgins Handles in Los Angeles
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