New York Jets
"The attorneys at Crosby & Higgins LLP are top notch problem solvers and advisors. They provide big-firm quality at very reasonable rates, combined with the more personal touch you might expect from a smaller shop. They quickly get to the heart of the issue, but not without fully understanding their client’s needs and objectives — they consistently hold their own in disputes against the most powerful firms and corporations and commonly come out ahead. Whether it is advice on avoiding disputes generally, containing a potential dispute, or resolving an actual dispute, we know that we can count on Crosby & Higgins LLP for thoughtful and practical advice that will make our position better."
— Andy Lee General Counsel, The New York Jets
CoKinetic Systems Corporation
"We are thrilled to recommend Crosby & Higgins LLP. Our company has used expensive, top-tier law firms before, but we know that this model doesn’t always work, especially when a deal breaks down or you have been misled and need to go the offensive against a major company. These are the situations where you need the kind of hard-charging, relentless determination that you can only get from a law firm that is willing to treat your case as if it is their only case. What you need is a law firm that knows how to frame the facts and shape them into a compelling narrative, knows how to pursue tough claims through the trenches and get them to trial, knows how to practice sophisticated litigation against high-powered counsel, knows how to negotiate a successful resolution if one can be had, and knows how to do it all while keeping legal fees under control in a way that large national firms cannot. That is why our own previous counsel recommended Crosby & Higgins LLP to us, and that is exactly what we got from them. C&H took a complex, difficult set of facts, stood strong and wore down a major fortune 50 company and its “big-firm” litigation tactics, and ultimately helped our company secure an outstanding result, all at a fraction of the legal fees charged by national law firms. We couldn’t possibly ask for more and consider ourselves a client for life."
— Kris Stevens CEO, CoKinetic Systems, Corp
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Castanet Media
“After hiring an expensive New York firm to do a project for me, I began to realize that their promises were empty and the results non-existent. What to do? I’m miles from New York, with few contacts there. How could I prevail against an established local firm? From our first conversation, I felt like the attorneys at Crosby & Higgins LLP had the time to listen and understood my issues. As the case progressed, I came to appreciate their empathy, diplomacy, intelligence, determination, directness & passion. They took up my cause like it was their own and opened my eyes to what the practice of law can be at its best.”
— Nicholas Frost
President, Castanet Media Ltd.
Empire Resources
“We are pleased to highly recommend Crosby & Higgins LLP, without any reservation. The Firm came well recommended by our corporate counsel, a leading first-tier New York Firm. The work Crosby & Higgins provides for us is consistently top-notch; the result of careful listening, in-depth research and a realistic perception of the commercial aspects of the matter. We could not ask for better service and would not hesitate to recommend the firm highly.”
— Nathan S. Kahn
President and Chief Executive Officer,
Empire Resources, Inc.
Margot Trombley and Jordan Moffet
“The best decision we ever made was to retain Todd Higgins and Crosby & Higgins LLP to represent us in our FINRA securities arbitration. They took on a large brokerage firm and won, returning to us our entire investment in auction rate securities the firm was holding. Throughout the whole process, Mr. Higgins was ingenious, especially during the arbitration hearing where he consistently outmaneuvered the legal team representing the brokerage firm. But it wasn’t Mr. Higgins’ amazing legal mind that made him special, it was his empathy to us during a very difficult time. He was always there for us, whether on the phone or in person, to administer to our concerns. Whether you are an individual or a corporation, you could do no better than to be represented by Todd Higgins and Crosby & Higgins LLP. We give them our highest recommendation.”
— Margot Trombley and Jordan Moffet
Film and Television Screenwriters
FanHome
“Intelligent advice, fierce advocacy, and intense loyalty – that’s what we got from the lawyers at Crosby & Higgins LLP and it made all the difference. Crosby & Higgins had the empathy and drive to fight for us as clients, but without the arrogance and bluster you sometimes get from lawyers–their focus was always on the law and how it could best be used to advance our case, taking into account the cost/benefit analysis of every potential move. They never lost sight of what we were trying to achieve and managed to navigate exceedingly choppy waters to get us there. In fact, our lawyers maneuvered the defendants’ demand to compel arbitration of our contract/intellectual property claims in an out of state forum into a motion of our own in federal district court in New York seeking an injunction ordering specific performance of the contract pending that arbitration. That effort, and the district court’s favorable reception to our motion, led directly to a negotiated resolution of the entire dispute that exceeded our business objectives and did so without the significant burden of protracted litigation. No matter the size of the dispute or the fee structure, these are lawyers that you can count on to fight hard, tell it to you straight, and never stop working for you – it’s what you expect from a quality legal team and these folks deliver.”
— Kevin Cabral
President, FanHome, Inc.
Brostoff-Celle
“Our family met with Todd Higgins when we had a problem with our investment advisor as a result of the events that surrounded the most recent recession. Todd was very familiar with our situation, as he had had several similar experiences with other clients. Our experience with him and his staff was stellar. They were aggressive in the handling of our issues, yet compassionate to our needs for privacy and results. The resolution of our matter was favorable and just; and Todd was there every step of the way, including the extended time taken to implement the resolution. I would recommend Todd Higgins to any investor who feels unjustly dealt with by investment professionals. He is an outstanding attorney and consummate professional in every way.”
— Dennis Weiss
President, Brostoff-Celle, Inc.
Sell Buy Advisory
“It was a pleasure to work with Todd Higgins and his firm, Crosby & Higgins LLP based in New York. Todd is always very responsive and professional, and his outstanding skill set, knowledge base, level of consistency and overall business acumen led to a quick and successful resolution of our contract dispute. I have found an efficient legal partner whom I can turn to for clear and honest advice. I highly recommend Todd Higgins to any business needing legal advice with their U.S./international operations.”
— RadhaKrishna TR
Founder, Sell Buy Advisory
Chesapeake Hospitality
“Todd Higgins and the team at Crosby & Higgins LLP worked incredibly hard on what was a very difficult matter for our company, successfully resolving the case and allowing us to put an unfortunate situation behind us. The quality of the work was excellent, and the communication and responsiveness exactly what you want from your counsel. We would be pleased to recommend Crosby & Higgins LLP for any matter.”
— Kim E. Sims
President, Chesapeake Hospitality, LLC
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