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Timothy J. Higgins 
Albany, New York
Partner
phone (518) 478-6616
(866) 689-9692 (Toll Free)
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Tim Higgins is a partner in the law firm of Powers & Santola, LLP. His practice is limited to the representation of seriously and catastrophically-injured persons, the field of law in which he has practiced since being admitted to the bar. Before beginning his legal studies and career, Tim worked for ten years as a news reporter and sports broadcaster at radio stations in Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls, and Niskayuna (WGY 810AM).

Tim is regularly called upon by various bar associations and groups to lecture to other lawyers, on topics ranging from The Basics of Civil Practice to Discovery for Experienced Litigators to The Art of Trial Advocacy: Demonstrative Evidence for Television Generation Jurors.

Tim is a member of the Executive Committee of the Trial Lawyers Section of the New York State Bar Association, is a Charter Member of the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers, and is a former director of the Capital District Trial Lawyers Association.  In addition, Tim is a member of the Saratoga County Bar Association and the Albany County Bar Association, which honored him with its President's Award in 1999 in recognition of his services and commitment to the Association.

Areas of Practice:
Medical Malpractice
Auto Accidents
Construction Accidents
Premises Liability
Product Liability
Bar Admissions:
New York
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, 1986
A.A.S.


Published Works:
Using SPECT Scans to Show Head Injuries (By Daniel R. Santola &Timothy J. Higgins), New York Law Journal, May 1998


Approaching the Bench, Albany County Bar Association Newsletter, 1997-2003


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


Torts and Civil Practice Review, Saratoga County Bar Association Newsletter, 2007-Present


Communication Breakdowns That Lead to, New York State Bar Association, Health Law Journal, Winter 2008, Vo. 13,


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


Labor Law Sections 200, 240(1) and 241(6): Plaintiff's Perspective, Albany County Bar Association, March 9, 2005


Medical Malpractice Pre-Suit Activities and Pleadings, New York State Bar Association, October 21, 2005


Basics of Civil Practice-The Trial (Albany Seminar Chairman), New York State Bar Association, November 29, 2005


Annual Update: Precedents and Statutes for Personal Injury Litigators, New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers, October 27, 2006


The EBT: A Primer on Depositions, New York State Bar Association, April 20, 2007


Construction Site Accidents: the Law and the Trial, New York State Bar Association, September 28, 2007


Prosecuting and Defending Medical Malpractice Claims, New York State Bar Association, October 26, 2007


Basics of Civil Practice-The Trial (Albany Seminar Chairman),, New York State Bar Association, November 27, 2007


2008 Annual Update: Precedents and Statutes for Personal Injury Litigators, New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers, October 24, 2008


Honors and Awards:
President's Award, Albany County Bar Association, 1999


Professional Associations and Memberships:
New York State Bar Association, 2008 - Present
Member, Executive Committee, Trial Lawyers Section


New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers
Charter Member


Capital District Trial Lawyers Association, 2003 - 2006
Member, Board of Directors


Albany County Bar Association


Saratoga County Bar Association


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


Contact Information

Albany Office
39 North Pearl Street
Albany, NY 12207-2785
Phone: 518.478.6616
Toll-Free: 866.689.9692
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Syracuse Office
407 S. Warren Street
Syracuse, NY 13202
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