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Katherine J Hughes

Katherine J Hughes

9.8

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Practice Areas

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  • 50% Estate Planning
    8 years
  • 25% Probate
    8 years
  • 25% Trusts
    8 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (45 minutes), Hourly ($250-$350/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Katie's practice is concentrated in the areas of tax, trust and estate matters with an emphasis in estate planning, trust and probate administration, and... more

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Laurie Gormican Rowen

Katie Hughes is an excellent lawyer. She has amazing credentials and her LLM in tax provides her with the knowledge to assist all type of clients... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Laurie Rowen , Irvine (CA), Over 2 years ago

Résumé

 

License

9 years since Katherine J Hughes was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 2002 02/06/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Partner at Albrecht & Barney 2011–present
Principal at Katherine J. Hughes, P.C. 2010–2011
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of San Diego School of Law Taxation LL.M - Master of Laws 2003
University of Texas School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 2002
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services State Bar of California 2010
Rising Star California SuperLawyer Magazine 2008

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
President, Board of Directors WHW (Women Helping Women/Men2Work) 2011-present
Member Orange County Bar Association 2003-present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 5
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Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Closing the Estate and Other Issues National Business Institute Seminar 2011
Managing the Estate Effectively National Business Institute Seminar 2010

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Understanding Estate Planning Wills and Trusts Clinic 2011
Estate Planning Basics Norman P. Murray Senior Center Speaker Series 2011
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