John J. Higson | Attorney

Main Office
1500 Market St
Suite E-3500
Philadelphia, PA 19102
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About John
Partner, Litigation Department and Consumer Financial Services Group. Mr. Higson focuses his practice in complex commercial litigation and business counseling. He has a broad background defending and prosecuting complex contract, government procurement, employment contract and business practices disputes. Mr. Higson also handles securities litigation, RICO, bankruptcy law and trade secrets matters.
Mr. Higson regularly defends mortgage lenders on both the state and federal court levels in litigation filed by consumers asserting claims alleging unfair and deceptive practices, as well as violations of the Truth in Lending Act (TILA), Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), and related state and federal laws.
REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS:
- Defending a public agency in a challenge to the award of a multi-million dollar construction contract
- Defending major production company and studio in injunction and defamation action arising out of the broadcast of new television program
- Representing managed care provider in litigation and settlement of class action related to coverage of Medicare claims
- Defending corporate officers and directors of a public company against numerous class and individual securities fraud actions
- Defending health insurer against contract and tort claims related to the administration of state-wide psychiatric services.
- Representing beverage importer and distributor in exclusive distribution contract claim against Italian manufacturer of product.
Admission
Colorado
2012
New Jersey
1997
Pennsylvania
1997
District 1
Education
LaSalle University B.A.
Dilworth Paxson LLP Highlights
Banking & Finance, Construction, Government Agencies, Corporate, Securities, Government Contract; Employment; Bankruptcy; Trusts; Internet; Intellectual Property; White Collar Crime; Business Organization; Labor Law; Estate Planning; Real Estate; Mental Health; Litigation; Environmental Law; Tax; Insurance; State and Local