SAN DIEGO (March 17, 2022): Higgs Fletcher & Mack LLP (HFM) is proud to welcome its newest partner, Francisco Garcia, Jr., who joined the Firm’s Trust & Estates and Tax Law practice groups, effective
March 14, 2022.
Garcia’s practice includes advising clients in the areas of tax and estate planning, business and succession planning, estate and trust administration, and charitable planning. In addition, Garcia’s practice also involves the preparation of gift and estate tax returns.

“Francisco is a well-respected and talented attorney, who will contribute to the strength of HFM’s trust and estates and tax practices,” said Steve Cologne, HFM’s Managing Partner. “His experience will serve our clients well, and we are excited to welcome Francisco to the Firm.”
Garcia comes to HFM from Henderson, Caverly, Pum & Trytten LLP. He is licensed to practice in California and is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law. He is a member of the California Lawyers Association, Trust and Estates Section; and the San Diego County Bar Association, Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Section. Garcia is a vice chair of the Fiduciary Income Tax Committee of the Taxation Section of the American Bar Association and regular speaks at the American Bar Association’s Tax Section meetings. Garcia earned his law degree from the University of Texas at Austin, and previously earned a bachelor’s degree from Stanford University.

About Higgs Fletcher & Mack
Higgs Fletcher & Mack is a full-service law firm that serves diverse individuals and industries. For over 80 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 nearly 75 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 expertise in the San Diego region and beyond.