SAN DIEGO (March 20, 2026): Sixteen Higgs Fletcher & Mack (HFM) attorneys have been named “Super Lawyers®” for 2026 and six HFM attorneys have been named “Rising Stars®” by Thomson Reuters.

Super Lawyers® is a rating system created by Thomson Reuters that identifies outstanding lawyers across more than 70 practices areas who have achieved a high level of peer recognition and professional achievement. The “Rising Stars®” designation is reserved for exceptional attorneys who are up to 40 years old or have been in practice for 10 years or less.

HFM’s 2025 Super Lawyers include Roland Achtel, Susan Basinger, Douglas Butz, Steven Cologne, Christine De Santis, Sarah Evans, AnneElise Goetz, Susan Hack, Michael Healey, Daniel Herbert, Michael Hoisington, Scott Ingold, William Miller, Kyle Nageotte, Bruce O’Brien, James Peterson, and Brian Tsu. Attorneys Steven Brunolli, Kathryn Callaghan., Greer Houston, Anna Luedtke, Alessandro Nolfo, Jake Sesti, Molly Teas and Gabriela Vasquez were named as “Rising Stars®” for 2026.

Super Lawyers® evaluates candidates based on 12 indicators, including criteria such as verdicts/settlements, experience, honors/awards, special licenses/certifications, and pro bono and community service. No more than 5% of the lawyers in the state of California are named a “Super Lawyer®” each year.

About Higgs Fletcher & Mack
Higgs Fletcher & Mack is a full-service law firm that serves diverse individuals and industries. For over 85 years, the firm has worked tirelessly with companies and people that need legal counsel and representation in and out of the courtroom. Higgs Fletcher & Mack’s attorneys have experience in multiple fields of law, and its internal network of legal professionals frequently coordinate in practice area groups that have multi-disciplinary dimensions, helping clients make a more informed decision. The firm is actively recruiting partner-level talent in complimentary practice areas to provide legal services in the San Diego region and beyond.