Atty. Janet Higbie

Atty. Janet Higbie

Janet Higbie is a lawyer practicing immigration, litigation, appeals. Janet received a degree from New York Law School, and has been licensed for 20 years.

Providence Providence 20 yrs experience 20 year
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About Janet Higbie at a glance

Janet Higbie is a immigration, litigation, and appellate attorney based in Providence, Rhode Island. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Admitted to practice in New York (2006). Educated at New York Law School J.D., cum laude (—) and New York Law School (—). Serands clients in Providence, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Janet Higbie is a lawyer practicing immigration, litigation, appeals
  • Janet received a degree from New York Law School, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Janet practices in Providence, RI

Practice Areas Explained

Janet Higbie's Areas of Practice

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

Immigration Law

Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.

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Civil Litigation

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Appellate Practice

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Rhode Island

Practicing law in Rhode Island. Legal matters in Rhode Island are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Providence are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Rhode Island state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Janet Higbie's law practice is located in Providence, Rhode Island. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Janet Higbie handle?
Janet Higbie focuses on immigration, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Rhode Island.
How long has Janet Higbie practiced law?
Janet Higbie has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
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Education

New York Law School J.D., cum laude
- In Progress
New York Law School
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2006

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