Business Details
43 Years
experience
Trusted Bankruptcy & Creditors' Rights Law Firm in Roanoke
The Higgs Law Firm has provided specialized legal representation to businesses and individuals since 1983, focusing on creditors' rights, bankruptcy, and commercial litigation. Our principal attorney, Steven L. Higgs, holds dual board certifications from the American Board of Certification in Consumer Bankruptcy Law and Creditors' Rights Law, maintaining these credentials through rigorous recertification processes. With an AV/Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell for legal ability and ethical standards, we combine decades of experience with active participation in prestigious legal organizations including the American Bar Foundation and Litigation Counsel of America.Our practice extends across Virginia and nationwide, handling complex matters such as Chapter 7 trustee appointments, foreclosure enforcement, and appellate representation. We maintain active involvement in legal education through authorship of practice handbooks and frequent speaking engagements on bankruptcy law topics. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through consistent recognition in Best Lawyers in America and Virginia Super Lawyers listings spanning 15 years. The firm's community engagement includes leadership roles in local bar associations and charitable organizations, reflecting our dedication to both professional and civic responsibilities.
Services
Bankruptcy Representation
Creditors' Rights
Commercial Litigation
Debt Collection
Real Estate Foreclosures
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- Dual board-certified in creditors' rights and bankruptcy law
- Maintain AV/Preeminent rating for legal ability and ethics
- Recognized in Best Lawyers listings for 8 consecutive years
- Active participation in national litigation counsel organizations
- Authorship of key Virginia legal practice handbooks
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Certification
- Martindale-Hubbell
- The Best Lawyers in America
Services
Bankruptcy Representation
Our firm specializes in representing creditors in bankruptcy proceedings, with principal attorney Steven L. Higgs maintaining board certification in Consumer Bankruptcy Law since 1998. We handle complex Chapter 7, 11, and 13 cases across Virginia's Eastern and Western Districts, including high-profile business bankruptcies. Our experience includes serving as Chapter 7 trustee appointments and representing creditors in multi-million dollar cases.
Creditors' Rights
We protect creditors' interests through comprehensive rights enforcement, including debt collection, lien enforcement, and commercial litigation. Our practice includes representing creditors in foreclosure proceedings and defending against bankruptcy discharge attempts. The firm's principal attorney maintains board certification in Creditors' Rights Law since 2001, with recertification every five years through rigorous standards.
Commercial Litigation
Our litigation practice handles complex commercial disputes involving contracts, business formations, and financial matters. We represent clients in state and federal courts, including the Supreme Court of Virginia and Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. The firm's experience includes appellate representation and serving as special counsel in multi-jurisdictional cases.
Real Estate Foreclosures
We provide specialized representation in real property foreclosure actions, including both judicial and non-judicial proceedings. Our services include title enforcement, mortgage recovery, and representation before HUD foreclosure commissions. The firm's experience includes handling large-scale commercial property foreclosures and complex title disputes.
Legal Consultation
We offer strategic legal counsel on business formation, contract drafting, and financial risk management. Our consultation services include entity selection guidance, debt collection policy development, and bankruptcy risk mitigation strategies. The firm regularly authors legal education materials used by Virginia practitioners.
People
Steven L. Higgs
Principal Attorney
Board-certified bankruptcy and creditors' rights attorney with 35+ years experience. Holds dual certifications since 1998 and 2001. Recognized in Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers listings. Served as Chapter 7 trustee and HUD foreclosure commissioner. Active in legal education through authorship and speaking engagements.
Questions
What areas of law does Higgs Law Firm specialize in?
We specialize in creditors' rights, bankruptcy representation, commercial litigation, real estate foreclosures, and debt collection matters.
Is Higgs Law Firm board-certified in bankruptcy law?
Yes, our principal attorney maintains dual board certifications in Consumer Bankruptcy Law and Creditors' Rights Law since 1998 and 2001 respectively.
Do you handle cases outside Virginia?
While based in Roanoke, we handle bankruptcy and creditors' rights cases nationwide through our established legal network.
How experienced is the firm in bankruptcy matters?
With over 35 years of experience, we've handled thousands of bankruptcy cases including major business bankruptcies in Virginia's Eastern and Western Districts.
What professional recognitions has the firm received?
We maintain an AV/Preeminent Martindale-Hubbell rating and have been recognized in Best Lawyers in America for 8 consecutive years.
Does the firm offer legal consultation services?
Yes, we provide strategic consultation on business formation, debt collection policies, and bankruptcy risk mitigation strategies.
