Atty. John E. Higgins

Atty. John E. Higgins

John E. Higgins is a lawyer practicing general business, insurance litigation, bankruptcy law and 3 other areas of law.

Omaha Omaha 35 Years Experience 35 year
Call (531) 228-2017

Profile Summary

About John E. Higgins at a glance

John E. Higgins is a criminal defense, business, bankruptcy, and insurance attorney based in Omaha, Nebraska. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in Nebraska (1991) and U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska (1991). Educated at Stanford University (J.D., 1991) and University of Montana (B.S., 1987). Serves clients in Omaha, NE and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John E. Higgins is a lawyer practicing general business, insurance litigation, bankruptcy law and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from University of Montana in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • John practices in Omaha, NE

Practice Areas Explained

John E. Higgins's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John E. Higgins is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Nebraska →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

John E. Higgins is one of 95,723 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Nebraska →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Nebraska

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John E. Higgins

Where is John E. Higgins's law office located?
John E. Higgins's law practice is located in Omaha, Nebraska. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John E. Higgins handle?
John E. Higgins focuses on criminal defense, business, bankruptcy, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Nebraska.
How long has John E. Higgins practiced law?
John E. Higgins has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did John E. Higgins go to law school?
John E. Higgins earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.S., 1987).
How can I contact John E. Higgins for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Stanford University
- 1991
B.S.
University of Montana
- 1987

Bar Admissions

Nebraska
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska
Admitted: 1991

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