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J. C. Highsmith, Jr., Member Attorney
Wills and Estate Planning, Probate, Trust and Estate Administration, Trust and Estate Litigation, General Business
Phone:770-536-0101
Web:http://www.smf-law.com
Address: Hunt Tower, 200 Main Street, Suite 600, Gainesville, GA 30501
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Law Firm:Stewart, Melvin & Frost, LLP
Lawyer:J. C. Highsmith, Jr.
Phone:770-536-0101
Fax:770-532-2171
Lawyer Title:Member
Practice Areas:Wills and Estate Planning, Probate, Trust and Estate Administration, Trust and Estate Litigation, General Business
Bio:Named partner in 1987, Bucky Highsmith has been with Stewart Melvin & Frost since 1983.In his practice, Mr. Highsmith specializes in trust administration, estate settlement, wills, trusts, estate planning, guardianship matters, probate, estate litigation, will contests, estate tax planning and financial protection for older people. He assists clients in designing and providing simplified and cost effective ways to help ensure appropriate decision making and wealth transfers in retirement years and upon death. He also helps family members deal with the issues and challenges that arise when a loved one dies or becomes incompetent.Throughout his career, Mr. Highsmith has been very active in the community working with organizations such as the American Red Cross, Elachee Nature Science Center, the Guest House and United Way of Hall County. Recently, he has served on the board of directors of the North Georgia Community Foundation, the board of trustees of the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church, the Camp Glisson Board of Directors, and the Brenau University Board of Advisors.Mr. Highsmith has an accounting degree from the University of Georgia, a law degree from the University of Georgia Law School and a master's degree in taxation from the Emory University School of Law.
Admitted:1983, Georgia;
College:University of Georgia, B.B.A., 1980
Law School:University of Georgia, J.D., 1983; Emory University, LL.M. in Taxation, 1986
Membership: Gainesville-Northeastern Bar Association State Bar of Georgia.
Web:http://www.smf-law.com
Languages:English

Lawyer J. C. Highsmith, Jr., graduated from University of Georgia, B.B.A., 1980 University of Georgia, J.D., 1983; Emory University, LL.M. in Taxation, 1986, is now employed by Stewart, Melvin & Frost, LLP at Hunt Tower, 200 Main Street, Suite 600 Gainesville, GA 30501.

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J. C. Highsmith, Jr. has been admitted in 1983, Georgia;. His or her practice areas include Wills and Estate Planning, Probate, Trust and Estate Administration, Trust and Estate Litigation, General Business.

J. C. Highsmith, Jr.'s college and law school education includes University of Georgia, B.B.A., 1980, University of Georgia, J.D., 1983; Emory University, LL.M. in Taxation, 1986. Other biographical background includes Named partner in 1987, Bucky Highsmith has been with Stewart Melvin & Frost since 1983.In his practice, Mr. Highsmith specializes in trust administration, estate settlement, wills, trusts, estate planning, guardianship matters, probate, estate litigation, will contests, estate tax planning and financial protection for older people. He assists clients in designing and providing simplified and cost effective ways to help ensure appropriate decision making and wealth transfers in retirement years and upon death. He also helps family members deal with the issues and challenges that arise when a loved one dies or becomes incompetent.Throughout his career, Mr. Highsmith has been very active in the community working with organizations such as the American Red Cross, Elachee Nature Science Center, the Guest House and United Way of Hall County. Recently, he has served on the board of directors of the North Georgia Community Foundation, the board of trustees of the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church, the Camp Glisson Board of Directors, and the Brenau University Board of Advisors.Mr. Highsmith has an accounting degree from the University of Georgia, a law degree from the University of Georgia Law School and a master's degree in taxation from the Emory University School of Law.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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