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Bachara Construction Law GroupDirector St. Petersburg Office
Hugh David Edison Higgins
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Hugh David Edison Higgins

4.9
18 reviews

801 Third Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Probate & Trust, Automotive and Motorcycles, Casualty Defense and 12 more

About Hugh David Edison Higgins

Hugh Higgins represents clients in construction defect, product liability, casualty, criminal defense and commercial litigation matters.

In his construction defect practice, Hugh defends contractors and subcontractors of consumer and commercial development projects. His casualty defense practice includes defending clients against claims involving premises liability, general negligence and other tort allegations. Hugh handles cases involving fleet transportation, ranging from tractor trailers to delivery vans. In addition, Hugh represents national retail and hospitality clients regarding alleged injuries on property and consumer transactions.

In his product liability practice, Hugh defends manufacturers and distributors of passenger cars and trucks, tires, consumer products, industrial equipment and industrial products.

Hugh has significant experience in the healthcare industry representing executives and medical providers in federal civil and criminal litigation. In particular, he has experience handling matters involving the False Claims Act and other health care fraud statutes. Additionally, Hugh represents clients in a wide range of business disputes.

Prior to joining private practice, Hugh served a two-year term as a law clerk for the Honorable William J. Zloch, United States District Court Judge for the Southern District of Florida, Fort Lauderdale Division.

Honors

•Florida Super Lawyers Rising Star 2014, 2015

Articles & Presentations

• When and How Should a Lawyer Withdraw as Counsel, Lawyer Magazine, Vol. 23, No. 7, July 2013, Co-Author
•Author, “Lienors Beware - Lessons Learned from the Cool Guys, LLC, ” Lawyer Magazine, The Hillsborough Bar Association, Vol. 23, No. 3, Jan 2013
•Co-author, “Remnants of TIARA: A Building is Still a Product, ” Lawyer Magazine, The Hillsborough Bar Association, Vol. 24, No. 3, Jan 2014.

Community Involvement

•New Life Solutions, Director, Board of Directors

Jurisdictions

•Florida

NEWS

•Florida Super Lawyers Names 11 RKC Attorneys to 2014 List; Ten Named Rising Stars
•A Wake Up Call for Lienors and Their Counsel

ARTICLES

•Remnants of TIARA: A Building is Still a Product
•When and How Should a Lawyer Withdraw as Counsel
•Florida Supreme Court Rules No Vicarious Liability for Businesses that Rent or Lease Vehicles
•Lienors Beware - Lessons Learned from the Cool Guys, LLC

 

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Hugh David Edison Higgins got this award in 2021

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Areas of Law

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Personal Injury 1
    • Nursing Home Litigation
  • Other 12
    • Probate & Trust
    • Automotive and Motorcycles
    • Casualty Defense
    • Construction
    • Criminal
    • Criminal Defense
    • Healthcare
    • Manufacturing
    • Product Liability
    • Real Property
    • Commercial
    • Retail & Hospitality

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2007, Florida
    U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
    U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
    U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
    Memberships

    Professional & Civic Activities
    •Hillsborough County Bar Association Construction Law Section
    •Articles Subcommittee of Construction Law Section

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Stetson University College of Law
    Class of 2007
    Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
    Other Education
    University of Florida
    Class of 2000
    B.A.
    cum laude

    University of Florida
    Class of 2000
    B.A.
    cum laude

    University of Vienna, Austria
    2001-2002 Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholarship
    College of Law, Post-baccalaureate studies in International Affairs

    University of Vienna, Austria
    2001-2002 Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholarship
    College of Law, Post-baccalaureate studies in International Affairs

    Stetson University
    Class of 2007
    Trade Policy and German

    Stetson University
    Class of 2007
    Trade Policy and German
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1978
    Fort Myers, Florida, 1978

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Director St. Petersburg Office at Bachara Construction Law Group
4.9
18 reviews

The Poynter Institute801 Third Street SouthSt. Petersburg, FL 33701U.S.A.

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    Hugh David Edison Higgins is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida and United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
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    Hugh David Edison Higgins speaks German.
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    Yes, Hugh David Edison Higgins has a 4.9 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Bachara Construction Law Group has 4 attorneys at this location.
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    Hugh David Edison Higgins attended Stetson University College of Law.

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