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The Higgs Law Firm provides legal assistance to businesses and individuals throughout Virginia and nationwide in:
Your lawyer should be Board Certified.Principal Attorney:Steven L. Higgs, Board Certified in Creditors' Rights Law and in Consumer Bankruptcy Law by the American Board of Certification.* "AV" rated for legal ability and ethical standards by Martindale-Hubbell. Fellow, Virginia Law Foundation. Fellow, National Conference of Bar Presidents. Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America. Selected as a Virginia "Super Lawyer" for 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009. Selected as one of Virginia's "Legal Elite" for 2006. Named "Local Bar Leader of the Year" in 2007 by the Virginia State Bar.
Bankruptcy practice limited to representing creditors. *The American Board of Certification is accredited by the American Bar Association to certify lawyers in the areas of bankruptcy law and creditors' rights law. There is no procedure in the Commonwealth of Virginia for approving certifying organization. This is an advertisement. The Virginia-licensed attorney who is responsible for its content is Steven L. Higgs, 9 Franklin Road, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia 24011-2403. Content Copyright © 2005-2009 by Steven L. Higgs and Steven L. Higgs, P.C. All Rights Reserved. "The Higgs Law Firm" and the pillar logo are the registered Service Marks of Steven L. Higgs, P.C. No claim is made for exclusive use of the words "law firm" apart from the service marks. The results of legal representation depend upon a variety of factors unique to each case. Past success does not predict or guarantee future results. Facts, circumstances, and the application of particular laws will differ in individual circumstances. Please consult your own attorney to determine how the information contained on this site might apply, if at all, to your particular circumstances. The information contained in this site is not intended as legal advice, but is provided for general, public information. This site contains general information that may or may not reflect the most current legal developments, and may not be correct or complete. The attorneys of The Higgs Law Firm are licensed in Virginia, and we do not claim expertise in the laws of other states. Information provided on this site is intended to be construed under Virginia law or under federal law as it has been applied in Virginia. Federal law may require that we provide you with the following information: This is a communication from a debt collector. This is an attempt to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If a business has been Accredited by the Better Business Bureau, it means that the BBB has determined that the business meets BBB accreditation standards. BBB Accredited Businesses pay a fee for accreditation review/monitoring and for support of BBB services to the public. BBB accreditation does not mean that the business' products or services have been evaluated or endorsed by BBB, or that BBB has made a determination as to the business' product quality or competency in performing services. Businesses are under no obligation to seek BBB accreditation, and some businesses are not accredited because they have not sought BBB accreditation. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the Judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell Ratings fall into two categories - legal ability and general ethical standards. CV, BV and AV are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. The Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Icon is a service mark of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used under permission from Reed Elsevier Properties Inc. in accord with the terms and conditions established by Martindale-Hubbell. The Virginia Law Foundation was established by the Virginia State Bar in 1974 to improve and promote the administration of justice in Virginia. Fellows selection is limited to 1% of the active and associate membership of the Virginia State Bar. The current Fellows membership totals approximately 350. The Litigation Counsel of America Trial Lawyer Honorary is established as a lawyer honorary reflecting, according to the organization, "the best in law among its membership, as selected by clients, lawyers, judges and business leaders throughout the United States." Membership is limited to a total of 3,500 Fellows nationwide, representing fewer than one-half of one percent of American attorneys, “carefully selected based upon evaluations of effectiveness and accomplishment in litigation, and superior ethical reputation,” according to the LCA. Virginia "Super Lawyers" is published annually by Law and Politics and Richmond Magazine. Only 5% of Virginia attorneys are selected as Super Lawyers. The selection procedure involves nominations from other lawyers, independent research on nominated candidates, and evaluation by a blue ribbon panel of preeminent peers in their practice areas. Virginia's "Legal Elite" is published by Virginia Business magazine in cooperation with the Virginia Bar Association. The selection process in 2006 involved polling over 7,000 attorneys for the best attorneys in 13 practice categories. Your lawyer should be Board Certified.
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