Background
Higgins, James Thomas was born on February 25, 1959 in Central Falls, Rhode Island, United States. Son of Allan Ernest and Elizabeth Nancy (Bannon) Higgins.
Higgins, James Thomas was born on February 25, 1959 in Central Falls, Rhode Island, United States. Son of Allan Ernest and Elizabeth Nancy (Bannon) Higgins.
Bachelor, Providence College, 1981; Juris Doctor, U. Bridgeport, 1984; Juris Doctor (honorary), Quinnipiac College, 1994.
Legislation county, Rhode Island General Assembly, Providence, 1988-1993; private practice, Higgins Law Offices, Cumberland, Rhode Island, since 1985.
Member, chairman Cumberland School Committee, since 1997. Member Knights of Columbus, Elks.
Married Jill Simonson, June 1, 1985. Children: Courtney J., Patrick J.