Tim Higgins is a partner in the law firm of Powers & Santola, LLP. His practice is limited to the representation of serious and catastrophically injured individuals, the field of law in which he has practiced since being admitted to the bar. Before beginning his legal career, Tim had a long career as a news reporter and sports broadcaster with several local radio stations. In 1991, Tim left the newsroom at WGY (810 AM) Radio, and began his studies at Albany Law School.

Tim is regularly called upon by various bar associations and groups to lecture to other lawyers, on topics ranging from The Basics of Discovery in New York to Trying an Auto Crash Case to Demonstrative Evidence for Television Generation Jurors.

Tim is a member of the Albany County Bar Association, which honored him with its 1999 President's Award in appreciation for his services and commitment to the Association. Tim is a member of the Board of Directors of the Capital District Trial Lawyers Association, is a Charter Member of the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers and is also a member of the Saratoga County Bar Association and the New York State Bar Association.

Areas of Practice:

Representation of Seriously or Catastrophically Injured Persons

Bar Admissions:

New York State, 1995
U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York

Education:

Albany Law School Union University, Albany,
New York, 1994 J.D.

Empire State College (State University of New
York), Albany, New York, 1990 B.A.

Adirondack Community College, Queensbury,
New York, A.A.S.

Published Works:

"Using SPECT Scans to Show Head Injuries" (Co-Author with Daniel R. Santola, Esq.), New York Law Journal, May 4, 1998

"Approaching the Bench," Albany County Bar Association Monthly Newsletter, 1997-present.

"A Century of Memories: The ACBA at 100," Albany County Bar Association, Membership Newsletter, 1999-2000.

Classes/Seminars Taught:

"The Art of Trial Advocacy, Demonstrative Evidence for Television Generation Jurors: Computer Simulations and Day-in-the-Life Videos," Albany Law School, Continuing Legal Education, October 18, 1996

"Construction Site Litigation," New York State Bar Association, October 29, 1999

"Discovery 2000-for Experienced Litigators," New York State Bar Association, May 19, 2000

"The Basics of Discovery in New York," New York State Bar Association, October 26, 2000
"Decisions 2000," New York State Trial Lawyers Institute, Albany, November 18, 2000

"How to Try a Slip and Fall Case-The Basics," New York State Bar Association, June 1, 2001

Moderator, "Trying an Auto Crash Case," Albany County Bar Association, March 7, 2002

Moderator, "Trying an Auto Crash Case," Albany County Bar Association, March 14, 2002

"How to Try Damages," New York State Bar Association, November 15, 2002

"Update on Labor Law," Capital District Trial Lawyers Association, March 27, 2003

"Medical Malpractice Update," Capital District Trial Lawyers Association, October 14, 2004

"Modern Discovery" (Albany Seminar Chairman), New York State Bar Association, November 19, 2004

"Modern Discovery," 2004 Legislative Program Part II, New York State Office of the Attorney General, December 3, 2004

Honors and Awards:

President's Award, Albany County Bar Association, 1999

Professional Associations and Memberships:

New York State Bar Association Member

New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers
Charter Member

Capital District Trial Lawyers Association, 2003-Present, Board of Directors

American Association for Justice

Albany County Bar Association
1997 Present, Member and Newsletter Contributor

Saratoga County Bar Association Member

Past Employment Positions:

Powers & Santola, LLP, Associate Attorney, 1995-1999

Powers & Santola, LLP, Law Clerk, 1993-1994

Carola & DiDomenico, Esqs., Mechanicville, New York, Law Clerk, 1991-1992

WGY (810 AM) Radio, Newsroom

Birth Information:

October 30, 1960, Schenectady, New York.