Atty. Mark Richardson Higgins

Atty. Mark Richardson Higgins

Mark Richardson Higgins is a lawyer practicing administrative, admiralty and maritime, governance and rule of law and 7 other areas of law. Mark received a B.S. degree from USCG Academy in 1983, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Chesapeake Chesapeake 37 yrs experience 37 year
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About Mark Richardson Higgins at a glance

Mark Richardson Higgins is an U.S. Coast Guard based in Chesapeake, Virginia. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on government, military, maritime, and international. Admitted to practice in Florida U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces U.S. Supreme Court (1989). Educated at University of Miami (J.D., 1989) and USCG Academy (B.S., 1983). Serands clients in Chesapeake, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mark Richardson Higgins is a lawyer practicing administrative, admiralty and maritime, governance and rule of law and 7 other areas of law
  • Mark received a B.S. degree from USCG Academy in 1983, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Mark practices in Chesapeake, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Mark Richardson Higgins's Areas of Practice

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

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Military Law

Military attorneys for court-martial, discharge upgrades, veterans benefits, and military family matters.

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Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

Mark Richardson Higgins is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Virginia →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Mark Richardson Higgins

Where is Mark Richardson Higgins's law office located?
Mark Richardson Higgins's law practice is located in Chesapeake, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark Richardson Higgins handle?
Mark Richardson Higgins focuses on government, military, maritime, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Mark Richardson Higgins practiced law?
Mark Richardson Higgins has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Mark Richardson Higgins go to law school?
Mark Richardson Higgins earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.S., 1983).
How can I contact Mark Richardson Higgins for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Miami
- 1989
B.S.
USCG Academy
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Florida U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1989

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