Samuel Carlson Higginbottom
While growing up, I had the pleasure to spend many summers in Florida were I developed an appreciation for boating Florida's waterways. These positive experiences influenced my decision to attend the United States Merchant Marine Academy, a federal service academy. While at the Academy, I had the opportunity to work on container ships, boom ships, and a LASH ship. Upon graduating and receiving a USCG license, I gained valuable experience working as a marine engineer aboard research vessels, ATBs and tug boats. I also had the privilege to serve as an officer in the US Navy Reserve.
After a few years working on the water, I pursued a legal education from The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law. Upon graduating and passing the bar, I started practicing Maritime and Admiralty Law at a Florida law firm. After a few years, I transitioned my practice to a national firm to gain experience in additional areas of litigation.
With over a decade of experience working at large law firms in the Tampa area, I have handled large and small cases. Cases that have involved legal issues in the areas of personal injury, insurance disputes, government contracts, landlord/tenant, professional liability, property damages and maritime law.
I look forward to providing individuals and small businesses, which appreciate and depend on the waterways of Tampa Bay, and Florida, the benefits of my experience. Contact me to discuss how I might help you address your legal issues.
- Maritime Law
- Insurance Claims
- Business Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Construction Law
- Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
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- Skype
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Free Consultation
30 minute consultation by video conference. - Credit Cards Accepted
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Contingent Fees
I participate in contingent fee agreements in most Personal Injury and Insurance Claim cases, but this will depend on the Maritime Law case. Schedule a free video consultation to discuss your case.
- District of Columbia
- District of Columbia Bar
- ID Number: 90003332
- Florida
- The Florida Bar
- ID Number: 84266
- English: Spoken, Written
- The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
- J.D. (2010) | Law
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- United States Merchant Marine Academy
- B.S. (2005) | Marine Engineering
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- Activities: Varsity Swimming and Diving, Club Water Polo, Newman Club
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Best Lawyers
- The Florida Bar  # 0084266
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- Current
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