Atty. Terence M. Higgins
Terence M. Higgins is a lawyer practicing elder law, estate planning and taxation, medicaid and 5 other areas of law.
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Terence M. Higgins is a Member based in Manhasset, New York, practicing at Terence M. Higgins. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, tax, civil rights, and elder law. Admitted to practice in New York (1981). Educated at St. John's University (J.D., 1980) and Villanova University (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New York State Bar Association. Serands clients in Manhasset, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Terence M. Higgins is a lawyer practicing elder law, estate planning and taxation, medicaid and 5 other areas of law
- Terence received a B.A. degree from Villanova University in 1976, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Terence practices at Terence M. Higgins in Manhasset, NY
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Terence M. Higgins's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Terence M. Higgins handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Terence M. Higgins is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New York →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Terence M. Higgins is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in New York →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Terence M. Higgins is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in New York →
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
Terence M. Higgins is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in New York →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Manhasset are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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