About Daniel
Daniel A. Higson is a attorney based in Ventura, California, specializing in personal injury, bankruptcy, and estate planning. He has been practicing law in Ventura County for over 40 years, offering comprehensive legal services to individuals and businesses. As a principal at Hathaway, Perrett, Webster, Powers, Chrisman & Gutierrez, APC, he is known for his expertise and dedication to his clients. Mr. Higson earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Redlands in 1970. Following his graduation, he served two years in the United States Army, including a tour in Vietnam. After his military service, he worked as a sales representative for IBM Corporation.
He pursued his Juris Doctorate at the University of La Verne College of Law, graduating in 1976. He was admitted to the State Bar of California on December 22, 1976. Throughout his extensive career, Mr. Higson has focused on bankruptcy law, representing both creditors and debtors. He has handled over 10,000 bankruptcy cases, demonstrating his proficiency and commitment to this area of law. His practice also encompasses personal injury, business law, civil litigation, estate planning, trusts, and probate. He is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California and the U.S.
Supreme Court. In 2000, the State Bar of California certified Mr. Higson as a Bankruptcy Law Specialist, a designation he has maintained through subsequent recertifications in 2005, 2010, and 2015. Similarly, the American Board of Certification recognized him as a Bankruptcy Law Specialist in 2007, with recertifications every five years thereafter. Mr. Higson is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Ventura County Bar Association, the American Bankruptcy Institute. The National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Ventura County Bar Association and is a member of the California Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Association.
Outside of his professional endeavors, Mr. Higson has been involved in his community. He has served on the Board of Elders of the Ojai Presbyterian Church and is a member of the Ventura Yacht Club. He resides in Ojai, California, with his wife, Deanna. In his leisure time, he enjoys tennis, sailing, painting, and watching college football.
