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The Higgins Report (February 2013)
The Higgins Report (March 2012)
Patrick J. Higgins is a partner in the law firm of Powers & Santola, LLP, where he limits his practice to representing the seriously injured and their families. He also practices environmental law.
A 1984 graduate of the University of Buffalo, School of Law, Mr. Higgins has practiced as a litigator for 26 years. He is Board Certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy1 in Trial Practice and Civil Pre-Trial Practice Advocacy and a graduate of the National Institute of Trial Attorneys' Master Advocate Program. Since 2007, Mr. Higgins has been listed annually in Super Lawyers for Upstate New York. In 2009, 2011 and 2012 he was listed by Super Lawyers as one of the top 25 lawyers in the Hudson Valley. In 2012 and 2013 Mr. Higgins was listed in Best Lawyers in America.
Mr. Higgins is currently serving on New York State Court System's panel for the Albany area that evaluates whether judges seeking office through election in the area are qualified, formally known as the Third Judicial District Independent Judicial Election Qualification Commission.
Mr. Higgins is the editor in chief and a contributing author to the New York State Bar Associations' 43 chapter textbook "The Plaintiff's Personal Injury Action in New York State" first published in 2009, with the Second Edition issuing in March, 2013. For the past ten years, Mr. Higgins has edited and authored the Deskbook "Preparing For and Litigating the Plaintiff's Personal Injury Action in New York" published annually by the New York State Bar Association. The most recent edition issued in February, 2013.
Mr. Higgins has also created and planned the New York State Bar Association's seminar "Managing Tough Issues in a Personal Injury Case," held across New York State in April 2012, and in 2009, 2006 and 2003. He has also chaired and moderated state wide New York State Bar Association seminars on Litigating Kumho Tire, Daubert and Frye in State and Federal Courts. From 1999 to 2004, he was a member of the editorial board of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association publication "Bill of Particulars" and frequently contributed to that publication. From 1999 to 2006 he authored a monthly column on trial practice and law, analyzing recent opinions of the Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court, Third Department, entitled "Third Department Review" for the practicing bar.
Mr. Higgins is a past president of the Albany County Bar Association. He served on its board of directors and also on its judicial qualifications, grievance and pro bono committees. In recognition of that service, Mr. Higgins received the distinguished service award from the Albany County Bar Association.
In November, 2011, Mr. Higgins helped business law students at the South Colonie High School prepare for their mock trials by teaching them trial presentation strategies. As president elect of the Albany County Bar Association, Mr. Higgins created the first annual Bike Safety Event for Children. Working with local hospitals, doctors, police, EMT, and media, the event gave away bike helmets to children in Albany County and instructed the children on safe bicycle use. Mr. Higgins also launched a clothing drive for members to help the Capital City Mission distribute clothing to those in need.
Mr. Higgins has spoken at and moderated seminars for the American Association of Justice (AAJ), the New York State Bar Association, The New York State Trial Lawyers Academy, the New York State Trial Lawyers' Association and the Albany County Bar Association. He has also appeared on local television to discuss how medical malpractice impacts the client and how attorneys should review and analyze medical malpractice cases for clients.
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