INTEGRITY
Our first focus in our firm philosophy is on integrity and trust. H&C believes in handling every client matter with the utmost integrity, and believes our clients should have the highest expectations of conduct, ethics, and diligence from our attorneys. A solid attorney-client relationship can’t exist in the absence of trust; therefore, we strive every day to foster trust that leads to a productive and mutually beneficial attorney-client relationship.
While we work daily to build trust with our clients, we also strive to maintain our good reputation and trust with opposing counsel and the tribunals before which we appear. We believe that by promoting professionalism and civility in all aspects of our legal representation, mutual respect and trust allow us to advocate effectively for our client.
Founded in 1943
50 people in their team
Family law is a body of law that applies to family and domestic relationships, including: marriage, civil unions, and domestic partnerships, adoption and surrogacy, and child custody and support.
H&C handle a variety of issues including divorce, custody, child support, prenuptial agreements, guardianship, adoptions, and estate planning. In addition to traditional legal skills, we understand and appreciate that family law often requires us to be sensitive and thoughtful to our client's needs as this can be a difficult and emotional episode in their lives.
Here at H&C we help clients arrange their financial affairs so that, upon the client's death, the client's assets are distributed in accordance with the wishes of the deceased and in the best interests of the family while the tax consequences of distributing that property are minimized.
The law of estates and trusts governs the use of certain types of instruments, such as Letters of Administration and Probate to provide for an orderly distribution of the assets and payment of any debts or liabilities of the estate. Lawyers who work in estate planning work closely with their clients, often over a period of many years, and tend to become close to their clients. They know a great deal about their clients’ financial matters and family relationships. The estate lawyer often becomes a true family counselor, helping the client work through both financial and personal issues.
Our attorneys are well known for their industry leading skill and expertise in the area. We are recognized for our use of innovative structures and creative solutions to sophisticated and highly complex transactions, while providing our signature approach to excellence in service. With experience in St Vincent, we have successfully represented clients in some of the most noteworthy and influential transactions in the region.
Legal issues include: sales, purchases, leasing and other transfers of real estate and real property; title to real property; settlement of claims against property rights; landlord-tenant issues; property development; zoning and land use; related agriculture issues and environmental compliance; financing, mortgages and foreclosures; securitized real estate investments; and various other relevant topics.
In going about our daily activities, as much as we try to avoid it, disagreements, whether in our personal or business endeavors, may arise. Here at H&C, we will advise and help you settle most conflicts that you may encounter. Whether you are an individual or a business, we will make sure that you are properly represented should any problem arise from the interpretation and application of any legal dispute.
Hughes & Company specializes in the practice of trademark and copyright law. Our clients include businesses in the publishing, technology, energy and entertainment industries, including major fashion houses and world renowned companies. We advise and represent them in registering trademarks and copyrights, protecting proprietary business information, and in transactions where they acquire or transfer rights.
We handle trademark registration portfolios for dozens of companies: publicly held, for and non-profit and everything in between. As part of this practice we represent many of the world’s leading intellectual property holders and owners in enforcing copyrights against infringement.
Handling a wide range of legal and business issues, including contract negotiation, drafting and review and the drafting and review of other agreements. We also act as advisers on wide ranging business and legal issues including labor and employment, intellectual property and liability issues. Our clients are frequently for-profit, but we also represent and advise non-profit entities.
At H&C we understand that the legal process can be intimidating. We do everything we can to guide our clients through that process. We believe that every client deserves respect. And everyone needs a dedicated and knowledgeable advocate. No matter how serious or complicated the case may be; we have the skill and experience to provide clients with a defense that suits their circumstances.
Raising legal defenses since 1943, we have handled many criminal cases. We have helped people fight the charges of financial allegations, domestic violence, assault, firearm crimes, and even homicide. We have the prowess needed to achieve the best the outcome for you.
