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Joleen Hughes

8.9

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3 Reviews

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Overview

Practice Areas

20% Business
15 years, 1,000 cases
20% Internet
15 years, 1,000 cases
20% Contracts / Agreements
15 years, 3,000 cases
15% Communications / Media
15 years, 1,000 cases

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Hourly ($150-$375/hour), Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information

Hughes Media Law Group

2003 Western Avenue, Suite 360

Seattle, WA 98121

Office: 206-774-0879
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Joleen has many years of experience representing a diverse range of clients, including RealNetworks, MobiTV, Agility Studios, Paramount Digital Entertainment,... more

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Client Reviews

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3 reviews

“Great for outside general counsel and specialties”

Posted by: Matt, 2011-03-24 11 months ago.

Client Review: I found Joleen and her firm through a reference from a friend in the industry. I was looking for a specific skillset around complex agreements... more

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“Review of Hughs Media Law”

Posted by: James, 2011-03-21 11 months ago.

Client Review: Joleen is a consummate professional and is extremely knowledgeable about the Entertainment and Digital industry. Her particular talents have fostered... more

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Peer Endorsements

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3 endorsements

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I endorse this lawyer's work. Joleen is a very conscientious and dedicated lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Patrick Mcguigan , Seattle (WA), Over 2 years ago

Joleen is an excellent entertainment media lawyer with a rare mix of uniquely qualifying experience. I have frequently called upon her skills in... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Robert Cumbow , Seattle (WA), Over 2 years ago

Résumé

License

12 years since Joleen Hughes was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Washington	Active	1999	01/31/2012

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

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Adjunct Professor at University of Washington School of Law	2011–present
Founder and Principal at Hughes Media Law Group	2008–present

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Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
Seattle University School of Law	Law	JD - Juris Doctor	1999
University of Washington -Seattle	Advertising, Communications	BA	1989

Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
Top 100 Women in Technology	TechFlash Seattle's Technology News Source	2009

Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Board of Directors	Rain City Rock Camp	2011-present
	American Bar Association

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Contribution

Reputation Level 7

Answers:	5	Legal Answers
	0	Best Answers
	3	Answers marked as good
Guides:	1	Legal Guide
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Cases

Music Licensing and New Media Platforms

Outcome: (not available)

Production licenses

Outcome: Successful

Music Publishing Licenses