About Charles A
Charles A Higgs practices in the federal courts of New York. He is admitted to the Southern, Eastern, Northern and Western Districts of New York, and to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. That set of admissions shapes the kind of matters he handles and the forums where he appears.
Higgs formed the Law Office of Charles A. Higgs and runs the practice under that name from multiple offices. His practice is based on courtroom work. He appears in trial courts and on appeals, filing briefs and arguing matters where federal jurisdiction applies. Over time he has built a steady practice that relies on managing filings, court appearances and client communications across the federal system.
He maintains current membership in a professional association, a detail that reflects ongoing engagement with peers and developments in federal procedure. That membership supports regular interaction with other lawyers and judges around the state. It also helps him stay current on changes in federal rules and appellate practice, which can be important in fast-moving litigation.
Colleagues and opposing counsel describe his work in terms of preparation and persistence. He handles the practical demands of litigation: deadlines, evidence, depositions and oral argument. In appellate matters he prepares briefs that frame legal questions for higher courts and focuses on identifying the narrow issues that courts will review.
Clients who come to Higgs typically seek representation that covers the life of a federal case. He manages cases from initial complaints and motions through hearings and appeals when necessary. He keeps files centralized within his firm and coordinates with co-counsel when matters require specialized expertise or broader teams. He has developed a routine for federal practice that addresses both the procedural and substantive elements of litigation.
Those seeking counsel in the federal courts of New York will find his practice organized around litigation in those specific venues. He currently concentrates his practice on federal litigation in the courts to which he is admitted.
