Atty. Robert J Higgins
Robert J Higgins is a lawyer practicing securities, commercial, labor litigation and 1 other area of law. Robert received a A.B. degree from Kings College in 1963, and has been licensed for 57 years.
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Robert J Higgins is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Dickstein Shapiro Llp. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on employment, business, securities, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia US Court of Appeals, First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Seventh, Ninth, Eleve (1969) and New Jersey (1977). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1968) and Kings College (A.B. Pennsylvania, 1963). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The District of Columbia Bar American Bar Association American College of Trial Lawyers. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Robert J Higgins is a lawyer practicing securities, commercial, labor litigation and 1 other area of law
- Robert received a A.B. degree from Kings College in 1963, and has been licensed for 57 years
- Robert practices at Dickstein Shapiro LLP in Washington, DC
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Robert J Higgins is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in District of Columbia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.
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Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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