Colin R. Higgins

Bar Admissions

• California

Court Admissions

• Supreme Court of California
• United States District Court, All Districts of California

Education

• Loyola Law School, Los Angeles (J.D., cum laude)
  • Order of the Coif
  • Dean’s List
  • Note and Comment Editor, Loyola of Los Angeles Entertainment Law Review
• University of California, Berkeley (B.A., History; B.A., Political Science)

Awards & Recognition

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

Representative Experience

Class Actions

• Defended motor vehicle manufacturer and distributor in numerous multi-state and single state class actions
• Defended multi-level marketing company in numerous multi-state and single state consumer class actions
• Defended manufacturer of infant products in numerous multi-state and single state consumer class actions
• Defended RV rental company in consumer class action in California state court
• Defended real estate company in consumer class action involving alleged violations of California’s Honest Pricing Law
• Defended non-profit in consumer class action involving alleged violations of California’s Unruh Act
• Defending food manufacturer in consumer class action involving false labeling claims
• Defending multiple companies in consumer class actions involving alleged junk fees

Real Estate, Business, and Fraud Litigation

• After 17-day bench trial, obtained $15.5 million judgment for client Idyllwillow LP against its broker for breach of fiduciary duty, concealment, and constructive fraud*
• Represented individuals in fraud and breach of contract action seeking eight figures in damages
• Represented large financial institution in fraudulent transfer action
• Represented numerous landlords in disputes with tenants
• Represented numerous homeowners in boundary disputes with neighbors
• Defended herbal and nutraceutical company in trade secret and breach of contract action
• Defended manager of an LLC in real estate dispute amongst members of LLC involving California and Delaware law
• Defended pet food distributor in lawsuit involving trade secret and interference with contract claims
• Represented individuals and large manufacturing companies in multiple collection actions and judgment enforcement
• Defended numerous companies in disputes involving California’s Prop 65

*The result portrayed was dependent on the facts of that case, and the results will differ if based on different facts.

Previous Professional Experience

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

Professional Memberships and Activities

• ProVisors, Orange County (2015-Present)

Community Involvement

• Emerging Leaders Council Member, Orange County United Way (2015-2019)
• The First Tee of Orange County, Board Member (2016-2021)
• Orange County Cal Alumni Group (2012-Present)
• UC Irvine School of Law, Pro Bono Program, Supervising Attorney (2012-2018)
• Young Lawyers Program, Mentor (2007-2008)

Representative Presentations and Publications

• “AI in the Workplace: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly,” Moderator, ACC Orange County Harbor Cruise: CLE and Coastal Networking (November 18, 2025)
• “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)