– Firm received Metropolitan Tier 1 ranking in five practice areas –

SAN DIEGO – November 2, 2015 – Higgs Fletcher & Mack, a San Diego-based, full-service law firm for 75 years, announced it was recognized by U.S. News – Best Lawyers in its 2016 “Best Law Firms” ranking.

The firm received Tier 1 rankings for its metropolitan area in five practice areas, including Arbitration, Litigation – Tax, Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants.

“As San Diego’s oldest law firm, we take great pride in providing access to the most experienced litigators, knowledgeable transactional lawyers and a strategic combination of attorneys to serve our clients distinct legal needs,” said Higgs Fletcher & Mack’s Managing Partner John Morrell. “It’s an honor to be included on this prestigious list and acknowledged for our experience in these practice areas.”

In addition, the firm received Tier 2 rankings in five other practice areas covering Tax Law, Mediation, Health Care Law, Family Law and Employment Law – Individuals.

The rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in their field and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process. To be eligible for a ranking in a particular practice area and metro region, a law firm must have at least one lawyer who is included in Best Lawyers in that particular practice area and metro.

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