Atty. John P. Higgins

Atty. John P. Higgins

John P. Higgins is a lawyer practicing civil trial practice, creditor's rights, bankruptcy and 1 other area of law.

Dallas Dallas 64 yrs experience 64 year
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Profile Summary

About John P. Higgins at a glance

John P. Higgins is a business, bankruptcy, creditor rights, litigation, and civil rights attorney based in Dallas, Texas. They have 64+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1962. Admitted to practice in New York (1962), District of Columbia (1963), and Texas U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern (1973). Educated at Georgetown University (LL.M., 1967) and Georgetown University (J.D. LL.M., 1962). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John P. Higgins is a lawyer practicing civil trial practice, creditor's rights, bankruptcy and 1 other area of law
  • John P. received a degree from Georgetown University in 1967, and has been licensed for 64 years
  • John P. practices in Dallas, TX

Practice Areas Explained

John P. Higgins's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Bankruptcy & Debt

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

John P. Higgins is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Texas →

Creditor Rights & Collections

John P. Higgins is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

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

John P. Higgins is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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 Dallas 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John P. Higgins

Where is John P. Higgins's law office located?
John P. Higgins's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John P. Higgins handle?
John P. Higgins focuses on business, bankruptcy, creditor rights, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has John P. Higgins practiced law?
John P. Higgins has 64+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1962.
Where did John P. Higgins go to law school?
John P. Higgins earned their education at (LL.M., 1967); (J.D. LL.M., 1962).
How can I contact John P. Higgins for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M.
Georgetown University
- 1967
J.D. LL.M.
Georgetown University
- 1962

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1962
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1963
Texas U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern
Admitted: 1973

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