Atty. John Joseph Higson

Atty. John Joseph Higson

John Joseph Higson is a lawyer practicing litigation. John received a B.A. degree from LaSalle University in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About John Joseph Higson at a glance

John Joseph Higson is a Partner based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Dilworth Paxson LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1997) and Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1997). Educated at Villanova University School of Law (J.D., 1997) and LaSalle University (B.A., 1994). Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Joseph Higson is a lawyer practicing litigation
  • John received a B.A. degree from LaSalle University in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • John practices at Dilworth Paxson LLP in Philadelphia, PA

Practice Areas Explained

John Joseph Higson's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Joseph Higson

Where is John Joseph Higson's law office located?
John Joseph Higson's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm is Dilworth Paxson LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Joseph Higson handle?
John Joseph Higson focuses on litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has John Joseph Higson practiced law?
John Joseph Higson has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did John Joseph Higson go to law school?
John Joseph Higson earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1994).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Villanova University School of Law
- 1997
B.A.
LaSalle University
- 1994

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1997
Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1997

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