Meet The Attorney
Higgins Attorneys Inc. is led and founded by Narri Higgins, an admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa who pairs rigorous academic qualifications with a wealth of practical life and business experience.UNISA: Narri completed her LLB at UNISA with 23 distinctions and a Deans Recommendation. UNISA ranks 2nd globally in dedicated Open and Distance Learning Universities. Centre for World University Rankings (CWUR)
Multidisciplinary Expertise: Narri offers a unique approach blending legal practice, fiduciary services, governance, commercial law, and regulatory compliance. This allows her to deliver tailored, commercially informed solutions.
Practical Experience: She honed her skills, complemented by her wealth of prior experience, and completed her articles at Dirks Ernstzen Attorneys, gaining hands-on experience in civil litigation, High Court and Magistrates' Court practice, commercial and contract law, property law, administration of deceased estates, trusts, estate planning, family law, credit law, debt collection, PIE eviction applications, and immigration law, consistently earning stellar client feedback for her responsiveness and dedication. Narri held the roles of Head of Estates and managed the Social Housing Portfolio.
Commercial & Leadership Track Record: Prior to launching Higgins Attorneys, Narri spent over two decades in corporate legal. fiduciary, financial & insurance services, commercial property, wealth management, fiduciary services, governance, compliance, strategic leadership, and voluntary mentoring of young entrepreneurs. She has a deep, practical understanding of the complex legal and operational challenges that business owners, trustees, families, and corporate stakeholders face every day.
That means when you bring a legal challenge to her, she doesn't just see a rule of law to argue. She sees your balance sheet. She sees your operational continuity. She sees your personal legacy and your personal and commercial reputation.
By understanding the mechanics of litigation business and wealth from the inside out, Narri is able to:
- Spot hidden leverage points that traditional litigators may miss.
- Translate complex legal exposure into plain commercial reality.
- Align litigation strategy directly with your overarching personal and financial goals.
“Law is never isolated. It is the framework that protects - or penalizes - everything you've built. Our job is to make sure it works for you, not against you.” - Narri Higgins
Our Expertise, Experience and Strategy
A Rare 360-degree Perspective to Litigation
With a combined 25 years of multi-faceted experience spanning commerce, personal and business financial wealth management, estate planning, insurance, regulatory compliance, corporate legal, and entrepreneurship, Higgins Attorneys brings a rare 360-degree perspective to litigation.
Our Firm doesn’t just look at the statute, we look at your ecosystem. Because we have built, managed, and navigated the same kinds of ventures and financial complexities you deal with every day, we understand the real-world stakes behind your conflict.
- We are Business-Minded Litigators: We understand cash flow, operational continuity, and corporate governance, ensuring our litigation strategy protects your bottom line, not just your legal position;
- We have Holistic Wealth & Estate Insight: Legal disputes involving splitting of assets, succession, or insurance are managed with a deep appreciation for long-term preservation and security;
- We have an Entrepreneurial Edge: We speak the language of business owners and risk-takers, cutting through complexity to find pragmatic, high-impact solutions;
- We Consider Best Interests of the Child: In Family Law matters we are guided by the best outcome for all parties, by keeping the best interests of the child at heart;
- We ensure a "Just and Equitable" outcome: In eviction matters, we adhere strictly to the PIE process for a "Just and Equitable" outcome.
We Turn Complexity into Leverage
Litigation is a pivotal moment. Handled poorly, it drains resources. Handled brilliantly, it becomes a tool to secure your position, resolve friction, and protect what you've built.Don’t fight a complex battle with a one-dimensional approach.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation with our Attorney and experience litigation counsel that looks at the big picture.Why We Can't Answer "Quick Questions"
We Require a Formal Mandate and Financial Instruction Before Providing Legal Advice
To maintain the highest standards of professional integrity and protect prospective clients, our firm does not offer informal advice or respond to "quick legal questions" without a signed engagement agreement.
Even brief or casual legal opinions can inadvertently create an attorney-client relationship, establishing a legal duty of care without the proper safeguards in place. Providing guidance without a formal mandate carries substantial risks:
- Incomplete Context: Casual inquiries rarely allow for a thorough examination of facts, key documents, or underlying nuances, increasing the risk of misinformed strategy.
- Omitted Conflict Checks: Delivering advice prior to running a mandatory conflict-of-interest check violates professional conduct standards and risks compromising existing client relationships.
- Regulatory & Liability Exposure: Informal guidance bypasses necessary regulatory compliance protocols and can compromise professional indemnity coverage.
A formally executed mandate ensures that every piece of advice we deliver is grounded in thorough legal research, tailored to your specific circumstances, and protected by full professional privilege.