About Thomas

Thomas C — Higgins is a civil litigation attorney primarily based in Valparaiso, Indiana. He has been certified to practice regulation in Indiana since 1991 and in Illinois since 1992. He earned his law degree from The John Marshall Law School in 1991. Mr. Higgins focuses on private injury, insurance defense litigation, and civil legal proceedings.

He has knowledge handling cases involving auto and trucking injuries, premises legal responsibility, and structure-related incidents. His practice additionally consists of estate making plans, estate administration, and opportunity dispute decision services such as binding dispute resolution and mediation. In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Higgins holds numerous professional certifications: - Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) - Associate in Risk Management (ARM) - Associate in Information Technology (AIT) - Associate in Management (AIM) - Registered Civil Mediator These credentials reflect his commitment to professional development and talent in a number of aspects of regulation and risk mitigation. Mr.

Higgins is a member in good standing of the Porter County Bar Association and the Lake County Bar Association. He has been acknowledged by his friends, being selected to Super Lawyers for 2025. His office is positioned at 205 East Jefferson Street, Valparaiso, IN 46383. With over 30 years of knowledge, Mr. Higgins is understood for his moral and assertive representation of clients.

He is skilled in bargaining, conflict decision, and courtroom litigation. His numerous background allows him to handle high-publicity instances from inception to ruling, which includes jury trials, bench trials, and opportunity dispute settlements. For the ones seeking legal help in personal damage, insurance defense litigation, or associated areas, Mr. Higgins offers complete offerings backed by decades of experience and expert popularity.

Education

The John Marshall Law School

J.D. (1991) | Law

1987

Languages

English (Spoken)

Accepted Jurisdictions

Indiana
Illinois

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana U.S. District Court · Admitted 1991
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois U.S. District Court · Admitted 1992

Types of Cases Handled

Personal Injury Insurance Defense Civil Litigation Estate Planning Probate Arbitration Mediation

Legal Services Scope

Trial Arbitration Mediation

Certifications & Awards

Registered Civil Mediator

Indiana Commission for Continuing Legal Education

Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU)

Insurance Institute of America

ARM - Associate in Risk Management

Insurance Institute of America

AIT - Associate in Information Technology

Insurance Institue of American

AIM - Associate in Management

Insurance Institute of America

Professional Associations

Porter County Bar Association

has membership 2018 - Current

Lake County Bar Association

has membership 1991 - Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 205 E. Jefferson Street Valparaiso IN 46383

Sources

Information provided is based on available sources and may not be exhaustive or current.