J. C. Highsmith, Attorney

Described as patient and honest, Bucky Highsmith has been with the firm since 1983 and has been a partner since 1987.

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.