William R. Higgins

William R. Higgins is an attorney at Higgins Law, P.C. in Claremore, Oklahoma. His practice includes civil practice, general practice, criminal law, family law, civil litigation, probate litigation, personal injury, medical malpractice, bad faith insurance, and Indian law. He helps individuals, families, and local clients address legal problems that often require practical advice, careful preparation, and steady courtroom judgment.

Mr. Higgins graduated from Claremore High School in 1967 and began college at George Washington University while working for Senator Fred Harris in Washington, D.C. He later transferred to the University of Arkansas, where he graduated in 1971. He earned his juris doctorate from Oklahoma City University in 1974. This education and early public service experience support his ability to evaluate legal issues with discipline, perspective, and practical judgment.

Mr. Higgins has handled a wide range of public and private legal matters during his career. His experience includes service as an Assistant District Attorney for the Twelfth Judicial District of Oklahoma, town attorney and city prosecutor for Oologah, prosecutor for the City of Claremore, and attorney for several local governmental entities. He has also represented the Claremore Industrial Authority, fire protection, rural water, and Rogers County organizations.

William R. Higgins is admitted through the Oklahoma Bar Association and before the federal district courts in Oklahoma, as well as the Cherokee Nation Tribal Court. He is a member of the Rogers County Bar Association, the Oklahoma Criminal Defense Association, and the American Bar Association. His long connection to Claremore and service on local boards reflect a practice grounded in community involvement, practical problem solving, and steady legal guidance.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Higgins Law, P.C.
• Member, Oklahoma Bar Association
• Member, Rogers County Bar Association
• Member, Oklahoma Criminal Defense Association
• Member, American Bar Association

Licensed State

• Oklahoma

Education

• Oklahoma City University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Arkansas
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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