Atty. Jacob Higgins
Jacob Higgins received his undergraduate degree from Texas State University, graduating magna cum laude. He received his Juris Doctorate from Southern Methodist University, where he graduated cum laude.
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Jacob Higgins is an Associate based in Garland, Texas, practforg at Wisener Nunnally Roth & Higgins, LLP. They haand 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Admitted to practice in Texas (2012). Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D., 2012) and Texas State University (B.A. Political, 2009). Serands clients in Garland, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Jacob Higgins received his undergraduate degree from Texas State University, graduating magna cum laude
- He received his Juris Doctorate from Southern Methodist University, where he graduated cum laude
- At SMU Law School, Jacob was Associate Managing Editor for the International Law Review Association
- During law school, he also interned with a federal district judge, a state district judge in Collin County, and the United States Attorneyโs Office
- Jacob has a general civil practice that includes a wide variety of litigation and transactional matters
- His emphasis is on litigation matters, assisting the firmsโ partners with the firmโs commercial litigation docket
- Jacobโs practice includes a strong emphasis on family law cases, including divorce, custody disputes, adjudication of parentage, modification of the parent-child relationship, enforcement actions, and adoption
- Jacob has handled numerous family law cases and has represented clients in a wide range of contested proceedings, including final trials, temporary orders hearings, contempt hearings, mediations, and CPS hearings
- Whether every matter in the case is agreed to or every matter is contested, Jacob seeks to guide the client through the most effective and affordable options, while ultimately allowing the client to decide which path is best for the clientโs family
- Jacobโs practice also includes probate and estate planning
- He works to help clients deal with the stress and expense of probate matters
- Jacob initially assesses with the client whether formal probate proceedings are necessary
- When probate is necessary, Jacob aims to handle the case with as little stress and expense to the client as possible
- Jacobโs probate practice includes uncontested testate proceedings (where there is a will) and intestate proceedings (where there is no will)
- He also handles contested cases, including disputes over the existence of a will or duplicate wills, whether the person was of legally sound mind to sign a will, and whether the Court should appoint as executor the persons named in the will
- Jacobโs probate practice also includes guardianships for minors and adults
- Jacobโs estate planning practice is centered on ensuring that the clientโs property is distributed to the people the client wants to receive it and on making the probate process as easy as possible for the clientโs loved ones
- Each client has different needs and wishes
- Jacob strives for an affordable, client-centered approach that determines the necessary steps to make the transfer of assets to loved ones as smooth as possible Jacob enjoys spending time with his growing family
- They enjoy visiting the Arboretum and the Dallas Zoo and hiking around White Rock Lake
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practforg law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Garland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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