Atty. Peter F. Higgins
Peter F. Higgins is a lawyer practicing general practice, personal injury, catastrophic injury and 6 other areas of law.
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Peter F. Higgins is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Lipkin & Apter. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, tbi/sci, and nursing home. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1986) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar (1988). Educated at DePaul University (J.D. Jurisprudence, 1986) and University of Iowa (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago and American Bar Associations The American Association for Justice American Board of Trial Advocates Illinois Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Peter F. Higgins is a lawyer practicing general practice, personal injury, catastrophic injury and 6 other areas of law
- Peter received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
- Peter practices at Lipkin & Apter in Chicago, IL
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Peter F. Higgins is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Illinois →
Peter F. Higgins is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Illinois →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Peter F. Higgins is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
Peter F. Higgins is one of 10,267 tbi/sci attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tbi/sci attorneys in Illinois →
Peter F. Higgins is one of 6,002 nursing home attorneys indexed nationally. Browse nursing home attorneys in Illinois →
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Why local counsel matters in Illinois
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois 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 Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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