About Jim
Jim Higgins learned early that the law was a practical craft. He studied at the University of Memphis, where he earned his J.D. and developed the kind of legal reasoning that shows up in courtrooms and client meetings alike. Law school shaped his approach. It also set the stage for a multi-jurisdictional practice.
After law school he built a practice that crosses state lines. He is admitted to practice in Kentucky, Georgia and Tennessee. Those licenses have allowed him to represent clients and handle filings across three distinct court systems. Over time he settled into private practice and formed The Higgins Firm PLLC, where he has handled civil litigation and case management for clients in the region.
Higgins’s work has been anchored in courtroom procedure and case strategy. He has focused on litigation tasks such as pleadings, discovery disputes and trial preparation. He has represented clients in state courts and in matters that require coordination between attorneys in different states. His daily work involves managing case calendars and arguing motions, and he frequently collaborates with local counsel when matters extend beyond a single jurisdiction.
Professional affiliations have been part of his practice life. He maintains memberships in the Tennessee Bar Association and the Georgia Bar Association. He is also a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an organization that brings together attorneys who have obtained significant recoveries. These memberships provide access to continuing legal education and peer networks. They also reflect the practical demands of handling complex civil matters across multiple states.
Colleagues describe him as methodical in case preparation and straightforward in courtroom presentation. He balances attention to document work with readiness to try cases when settlement is not an option. His firm, The Higgins Firm PLLC, serves clients from offices in the region and coordinates filings and hearings across the three jurisdictions where he is admitted.
As of 2026, Jim Higgins continues to practice at The Higgins Firm PLLC, where his work concentrates on litigation across Kentucky, Georgia and Tennessee.
