Atty. James Higgins
James Higgins is a lawyer practicing nursing home abuse and neglect, probate, workers' compensation and 15 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years.
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James Higgins is a Member based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at The Higgins Firm. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on car accidents, probate, medical malpractice, personal injury, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1993), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee (1993), Georgia (2008), and Kentucky (2015). Educated at Memphis State University (J.D., 1993) and University of Tennessee at Knoxville (B.S., 1990). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Nashville, Tennessee and American Bar Associations American Association for Justice Tennessee Trial Lawyers. Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Higgins is a lawyer practicing nursing home abuse and neglect, probate, workers' compensation and 15 other areas of law
- James received a B.S. degree from University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years
- James practices at The Higgins Firm in Nashville, TN
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Why local counsel matters in Tennessee
Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Nashville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee 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 Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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