John M Hughes
Maintained an office in downtown Saint Paul for 38 years. Continuous practice in all metropolitan counties with a focus on family law and estate planning and probate. Represented hundreds of clients in all aspects of family law, including parenting-time disputes and custody disputes. Represented hundreds of minors in juvenile court delinquency, neglect and dependency matters. Appointed to three terms as court-appointed attorney for minors and adults in guardianship matters and conservatorships. A lifetime of experience in drafting wills, trusts, deeds, and probating estates.
Summary Of Qualifications
Forty years experience in all phases of family law, estate planning, wills, trusts, probates, guardianship & conservatorships.
Family Law
- Rule 114 Qualified Mediator
- SENE and FENE Evaluator
- Numerous contested custody trials and hearings
- Court appointed attorney for child and parents in juvenile court
Estate Planning/Probate
- Experienced in probating estates
- Drafts Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney
- Elder Law Estate Planning
- Court appointed attorney for minors and adults in guardianship/conservatorship hearings
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- 1974 to Present
- Licensed Attorney
- 1992 – 2012
- Partner, Hughes & Costello
- 1978 – 1986
- Partner, Roedler, Bellows & Hughes
- 1975 – 1978
- Partner, Sanborn & Grayson
- 2004 to Present
- Court-appointedattorney in guardianship and conservatorship matters