William John Higgins (1880 – October 7, 1943) was a lawyer, judge and political figure in Newfoundland.
He excelled in sports: he rowed in the Royal St. John's Regatta from 1901 to 1908, was the Newfoundland champion in the mile run for two years, was president of a number of sports leagues and president of the Newfoundland Amateur Athletic Association.
He served in the Newfoundland Executive Council as Minister of Justice and Attorney General.
After he retired from politics in 1928, he was named a judge in the Newfoundland Supreme Court.
His son, Gordon, served in the Canadian House of Commons.