J. C. Highsmith Jr.

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, 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.

Throughout his career, Mr. Highsmith has been very active in the community working with organizations like the American Red Cross, Elachee Nature 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.

Email:  jhighsmith@smf-law.com