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.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Garland, TX · 14+ Years Experience
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About Jacob Higgins at a Glance
Jacob Higgins is an Associate based in Garland, Texas, practicing at Wisener Nunnally Roth & Higgins, LLP. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on probate, family law, estate planning, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas (2012). Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D., 2012) and Texas State University (B.A. Political, 2009). Serves clients in Garland, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About 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
- 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 Attorney’s 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 firms’ partners with the firm’s commercial litigation docket
- Jacob’s 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 client’s family
- Jacob’s 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
- Jacob’s 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
- Jacob’s probate practice also includes guardianships for minors and adults
- Jacob’s estate planning practice is centered on ensuring that the client’s property is distributed to the people the client wants to receive it and on making the probate process as easy as possible for the client’s 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
Practice Areas Explained
Jacob Higgins's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jacob Higgins handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Garland.
Probate in Garland
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Family Law in Garland
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Estate Planning & Probate in Garland
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Business & Corporate Law in Garland
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Civil Litigation in Garland
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Garland
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive 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 venue, and the substantive 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.
Garland Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Garland-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Garland Choose Jacob 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 Jacob Higgins's practice in the field of probate, family law, estate planning, business, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jacob Higgins brings 14+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering probate, family law, and estate planning, Jacob Higgins can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Garland
A Garland-based practice means Jacob Higgins attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Jacob Higgins Handles in Garland
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