Atty. Steve J Higgs

Atty. Steve J Higgs

Mr. Steve J Higgs is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, environment, energy & resources, energy and 8 other areas of law.

Portland Portland 20 yrs experience 20 year
Call (503) 676-6233 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Steve J Higgs at a glance

Steve J Higgs is a zoning, litigation, environmental, and energy attorney based in Portland, Oregon. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Admitted to practice in Oregon U.S. District Court, District of Oregon U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (2006). Educated at University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 2005) and Colby College (B.A., 1998). Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Steve J Higgs is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, environment, energy & resources, energy and 8 other areas of law
  • Steve received a B.A. degree from Colby College in 1998, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Steve practices in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

Steve J Higgs's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steve J Higgs handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Land Use & Zoning

Steve J Higgs is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Oregon →

Civil Litigation

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

Steve J Higgs is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Oregon →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Steve J Higgs is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Oregon →

Energy & Utilities Law

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Steve J Higgs is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Oregon →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oregon

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Steve J Higgs

Where is Steve J Higgs's law office located?
Steve J Higgs's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Steve J Higgs handle?
Steve J Higgs focuses on zoning, litigation, environmental, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has Steve J Higgs practiced law?
Steve J Higgs has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Steve J Higgs go to law school?
Steve J Higgs earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.A., 1998).
How can I contact Steve J Higgs for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Michigan Law School
- 2005
B.A.
Colby College
- 1998

Bar Admissions

Oregon U.S. District Court, District of Oregon U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 2006

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