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John P. Higgins

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2024
Awarded Practice Areas
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) Construction Law Litigation - Real Estate
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John P. Higgins
Indianapolis, IN
Works at
Krieg DeVault LLP

21 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

John P. Higgins is a Partner in Krieg DeVault LLP’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Services in Indianapolis, Indiana. He represents contractors, remodelers, restoration providers, developers, and other construction-related businesses in disputes involving project defects, delays, contract claims, payment issues, insurance coverage, regulatory enforcement, and other business concerns.

John handles construction disputes involving projects of various sizes, including homeowner matters, commercial developments, and multiparty litigation. He advises clients regarding construction and consumer protection laws, mechanics’ liens, collections, insurance recovery, contract disputes, and responses to regulatory actions. His approach is focused on practical strategies that address each client’s business objectives and legal needs.

John represents businesses in negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and trial. He also counsels clients on business matters involving Business Organizations, including LLCs and Partnerships, and represents property owners, developers, contractors, and other parties in Litigation - Real Estate matters.

John’s recognized practice areas include Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Construction Law, and Litigation - Real Estate. He serves clients throughout Indianapolis and across Indiana.

Works at
Krieg DeVault LLP

21 Best Lawyers awards

Krieg DeVault LLP logo

Locations

Education

  • Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, J.D., graduated 2012

Bar Admissions

  • Indiana, Indiana State Bar Association, 2012

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana

Affiliations

  • Committee on Character and Fitness - Member, Board of Law Examiners
  • Indiana State Bar Association - Member, Attorney Fee Dispute Committee
  • Indiana State Bar Association - Member, Legal Ethics Committee
  • Indiana State Bar Association - Member

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 for work in:
  • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
  • Construction Law
  • Litigation - Real Estate
Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America from 2023-2023 for work in:
  • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) - 2023
  • Construction Law - 2023
Awards:
  • Graduate, National Institute of Trial Advocacy’s Advanced Trial Advocacy Program

  • Indiana Super Lawyers® Rising Stars, 2018 - 2020

  • Indiana Lawyer Leadership in Law – “Up and Coming”, 2020

  • Indiana Law Review, Editor

  • Bingham Award

  • 2026 Top Lawyers in Indianapolis, Indianapolis Monthly

  • American Bankruptcy Institute’s Medal of Excellence

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