About The Law Firm
Kathleen Higgins
Dedicated to providing quality legal services to our community, we are creative problem solvers, skilled negotiators, trained mediators and experienced litigators. We give all our clients individualized attention and we will work hard for you.
Kathleen Higgins is the founder and principal attorney located in downtown Brooklyn which is now also known as DUMBO Heights
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Kathleen graduated from Brooklyn Law School in 2000; she was admitted to practice in New York, New Jersey (inactive), and the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, and the District of New Jersey.
Kathleen Higgins comes to the practice of law from a diverse professional background. She has been involved with advocacy for domestic violence survivors, crime victims, homeless prevention services, and families affected by chemical dependency. Kathleen initiated several innovative programs to assist "at risk" youth and their families, as well as developing and implementing training and educational programs for professionals, families and individuals in these areas of public health.
Kathleen is a trained mediator who uses transformative problem resolution for families and community based disputes.
Drawing on her experience in the variety of legal issues and having honed her skills, in 2004 Kathleen and another attorney formed a law partnership. In 2011 she became the principal of what is now a General Practice that focuses on Real Estate, Probate and Administration, Estate Planning, Personal Injury, Civil Rights and Civil Litigation. The office also practices in the legal areas of Business Formations and provides per diem and trial counsel services to other attorneys, representing their clients' interests at all stages of litigation.
LOKH draws on a broad network of professionals and experts from real estate, matrimony, elder assistance, and more.
The interchange of knowledge and skills with other professionals means that LOKH can provide a spectrum of services to her clients and those who seek counsel for themselves or others.
Kathleen is a lifelong Brooklynite and has always had an interest in Community Affairs throughout the Borough.
Additional Services
- Notary
- Power of Attorney
- Pet Advocacy
- Document Reviews: If you have received legal correspondence from an insurance claim or pension plan, or any other business, for a reasonable fee we can explain it to you.
- Presentation to Special Interest Groups and Organizations: for matters pertaining to real estate, estate planning, elder issues, and general legal information.
Sadie, our office dog
LOKH maintains an "open door" policy as far as children and pets. Clients are welcome to bring pets and children to the office when meeting for a consultation.
