Blank Rome LLP

Jack Higdon's practice includes civil trial and appellate work, with particular emphasis on investment, insurance coverage and business disputes. Mr. Higdon has significant experience with the application of leading-edge technologies in litigation. He also represents local governments and public officials in various litigation contexts.

While in law school, Mr. Higdon served as a judicial intern to the Honorable James Baker of the Texas Supreme Court.

REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS

• Defense of out-of-state employer against a former employee’s attempt to void noncompetition and forum selection agreements, including successful appeal.
• Defended corporation against alter ego allegations brought by a foreign judgment creditor, including successful appeal.
• Represented municipal utility district in protracted construction litigation involving prosecution of and defense of nuisance, tort, and contractual liability allegations.
• Defended municipality against inverse condemnation, nuisance, and tort claims arising from alleged sewage backup into a commercial shopping center.
• Prosecution of breach of non-competition and confidentiality claims against a departing broker from insurance brokerage firm.
• Assisted with prosecution and defense of a construction lawsuit brought on behalf of the owner of Louisiana off-gas processing plants against its contractors, insurers, and project bond sureties.
• Defended property tax appraisal district against breach of contract and §1983 civil rights claims brought by a property tax consultant.
• Defended Texas community development corporation against breach of contract and restitution claims brought by a renowned bronze sculptor.
• Represented corporate investor in stock purchase litigation involving commercial tort and breach of fiduciary duty allegations.
• Assisted in defense of municipal risk pool against a commercial property owner’s insurance coverage claims for significant mold and water damage.
• Prosecution of commercial collection lawsuits against non-paying hospitals on behalf of nationwide contractor of emergency room physician services.
• Assisted with prosecution of gas-trading dispute involving the application of Uniform Commercial Code principles to complex fact pattern.