Heather L. Milligan

When it really matters, lawyers throughout California and across the United States have confidently relied on Mediator Douglas A. Glass of Signature Resolution to get their best client's toughest cases settled. Doug has been selected as the mediator in over 4,000 cases since 2001 proving that he is one of the most trusted, experienced and respected mediators in California. In 2017, Doug was honored as Lawyer of the Year for Mediation in San Diego by Best Lawyers in America(R). He is also amon...

After two decades prosecuting white collar crimes in federal courts throughout the country, Eric Beste now represents businesses and individuals facing domestic and international investigations and enforcement actions. A seasoned trial lawyer with a natural aptitude for advocacy, Eric takes each client’s story and turns it into a compelling narrative to achieve the best possible result. Eric focuses his practice on white collar criminal defense, internal investigations and compliance ma...

Agustín Ceballos is a Shareholder and Chair of Buchalter’s Latin America practice group and a member of the Corporate and Tax, Benefits and Estate Planning practice groups.

Maggie Schroedter is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Maggie practices law in San Diego, California Best Lawyers has recognized Maggie Schroedter since 2022. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which...

James Matthew Brown is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. James Matthew practices law in San Diego, California Best Lawyers has recognized James Matthew Brown since 2014. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which James Matthew Brown is held by other lawyers.

In his law practice, HFM Partner Bruce O’Brien’s focuses on all aspects of federal and state taxation, with a particular emphasis on tax controversies, partnerships, limited liability companies, and business planning. Mr. O’Brien represents taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service, Franchise Tax Board, and State Board of Equalization. He also represents clients before the United States Tax Court, and he is a certified specialist in Taxation Law. Additionally, Mr. O&rsqu...

Sarah Evans is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Sarah practices law in San Diego, California Best Lawyers has recognized Sarah Evans since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Sarah Evans is held by other lawyers.

Mary R. Robberson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Mary R. practices law in San Diego, California Best Lawyers has recognized Mary R. Robberson since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Mary R. Robberson is held by other lawyers.

John Rice, a former federal prosecutor, represents both individuals and corporations in a wide range of complex white collar matters, including SEC enforcement actions, anti-money laundering and bank secrecy act compliance matters, and foreign corrupt practices act investigations. Mr. Rice is an experienced litigator who has tried numerous cases to verdict, including dozens of federal jury trials, and argued cases before federal appellate courts. His practice focuses on white-collar criminal ...

Steven Cologne was elected Managing Partner of the Firm in 2016. He devotes his practice to complex Tort and Commercial litigation in State and Federal Courts. In 2020, Mr. Cologne achieved the distinction of being certified as a Fellow in the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) effective May 2020. On May 4, 2020, he was admitted to practice law in the District of Columbia. Mr. Cologne joined Higgs Fletcher & Mack in 1999 after previously enjoying 15 years as an associate, partner ...