Atty. Patrick M. Higgins
Patrick M. Higgins is a lawyer practicing civil trials, insurance defense law, mediation and 1 other area of law.
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About Patrick M. Higgins at a glance
Patrick M. Higgins is a Partner based in Beaufort, South Carolina, practicing at Howell, Gibson and Hughes, P.A.. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on litigation, insurance, adr, and internet. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1988). Educated at University of South Carolina (J.D., 1988) and Pennsylvania State University (B.S., 1984). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Beaufort County and American Bar Associations South Carolina Bar South Carolina Defense Trial Lawyers. Serves clients in Beaufort, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Patrick M. Higgins is a lawyer practicing civil trials, insurance defense law, mediation and 1 other area of law
- Patrick received a B.S. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years
- Patrick practices at Howell, Gibson and Hughes, P.A. in Beaufort, SC
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick M. Higgins handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Patrick M. Higgins is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in South Carolina →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Patrick M. Higgins is one of 109,871 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in South Carolina →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Patrick M. Higgins is one of 67,021 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in South Carolina →
Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.
Patrick M. Higgins is one of 15,865 internet attorneys indexed nationally. Browse internet attorneys in South Carolina →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in South Carolina
Practicing law in South Carolina. Legal matters in South Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Beaufort are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate South Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in South Carolina 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 South Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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