James A. Higgins

James A. Higgins (c.1889 – November 26, 1962) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.

Higgins was a member of the New York State Senate (6th D.) from 1923 to 1926, sitting in the 146th, 147th, 148th and 149th New York State Legislatures; and was Chairman of the Committee on Privileges and Elections from 1923 to 1924.

In 1926, he married Frances Heaviside, a niece of Gov.

He was New York City Commissioner of Accounts, appointed by Mayor Jimmy Walker, from 1927 to 1932.

He died on November 26, 1962; and was buried at St. John Cemetery in Queens.