Colin R. Higgins

Colin Higgins concentrates his practice in the areas of general business matters, class actions, and business litigation. He represents clients in matters involving real estate, breach of contract, consumer class actions, trade secrets, business competition torts, corporate governance issues, partnership disputes, and California’s Proposition 65. He also has experience with fraud and fraudulent transfer litigation, as well as experience with judgment collection against domestic individuals and companies. Colin has represented a range of clients that includes real estate developers, apparel manufacturers, hotel chains, herbal and nutraceutical manufacturers and retailers, landlords, tenants, general contractors, subcontractors, pet food distributors, and entertainment companies. He is a member of Snell & Wilmer’s Commercial Litigation Practice Group.

Representative Presentations and Publications

• Rumble in the Riviera , Co-Author, OC Lawyer Magazine (April 2016)
• Summary of California's Prompt Payment Laws , Co-Author, Under Construction (September 2014)
• Hope on the Horizon for Proposition 65 Reform ? Author, S&W Environmental & Natural Resources Law Blog (June 20, 2013)
• Legal Alert - California Scores Another Cap-and-Trade Victory , Co-Author, Legal Alert, Snell & Wilmer (February 15, 2013)
• LEED Legal Alerts , Co-Author, Orange County Business Journal (November 19, 2012)
• Summary of Changes to California's Mechanics' Lien Law - Effective July 1, 2012 , Co-Author, Under Construction (June 2012)
• MBE/WBE Preferences in California Public Contracting, Co-Author, Under Construction (December 2010)

Professional Recognition and Awards

•Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services, State Bar of California (2012-2015)

Community Involvement

•Emerging Leaders Council Member, Orange County United Way (2015-2019)

Other Professional Experience

•Snell & Wilmer, Summer Associate (2008)
•Los Angeles Superior Court, Extern for Hon. Aurelio Munoz and Hon. Elizabeth White (2008)

Related News & Events

• Jun 07
Snell & Wilmer Continues Partnership With Orange County United Way With the 2018 United Way Campaign

• Jan 02
Snell & Wilmer Announces Election of New Partners and Counsel for the Class of 2018

• Sep 12
Orange County United Way Honors Snell & Wilmer with the Spirit of Orange Award

• Aug 08
Eleven Snell & Wilmer Attorneys Honored with Wiley W. Manuel Certificate for Pro Bono Legal Services

• Aug 03
Snell & Wilmer Attorney Colin Higgins Joins The First Tee of Orange County Board of Directors

• Jul 07
Ten Snell & Wilmer Attorneys Honored With Wiley W. Manuel Certificate for Pro Bono Legal Services

• Nov 19
LEED Legal Alerts

• Jan 06
Snell & Wilmer Adds Twenty Two New Associates

Related Publications

• Dec 02
Under Construction - December 2015

• Sep 03
Under Construction - September 2014

• Dec 05
Under Construction - December 2013

• Sep 16
Under Construction - September 2013

• Feb 15
Legal Alert - California Scores Another Cap-and-Trade Victory

• Jun 28
Under Construction - June 2012

• Dec 15
Under Construction - December 2010