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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 4 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2021
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 27 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
Foster Garvey PC
100 Wall Street, 20th Floor, New York, NY, 10005
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1000 Potomac Street NW, Flour Mill Building, 5th Floor, Washington, DC, 20007
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111 3rd Avenue, Suite 3000, Seattle, WA, 98101
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121 SW Morrison Street, Bank of America Financial Center, 11th Floor, Portland, OR, 97204
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618 West Riverside Avenue, Suite 300, Spokane, WA, 99201
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Hillary H. Hughes's Reviews
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Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by anonymous | December 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Licensing
Excellent Attorney
Hillary reviewed a licensing agreement for my small business. She was knowledgeable, professional and quick to respond to my questions. I would highly recommend her - and will definitely work with her again if I have business-related questions in the future.
Posted by Wendy Coakley-Thompson | August 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
A True Advocate and Champion
Hillary Hughes and her team at Garvey Schubert Barer (GSB) took my case when others I'd sought to hire saw me and my case as small potatoes. She and her team delivered their expertise for me, and I have gone on to leverage the firm's services in other matters. She is measured and helps her clients to...
Posted by anonymous | January 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
Great service!
Hillary and her staff were great did a great job with my contract. They took the time to explain legal details to me. Hillary is a very knowledgeable attorney in entertainment law. I would highly recommend her and anyone in her firm!
Posted by Melissa | October 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Phenomenally talented!
I've had the pleasure of working w/ Hillary and her firm through a multitude of circumstances; I continue to be blown away by her crossfuntional expertise and direct/indirect customer focus and support! Both my clients and I are continually impressed and are pleased to refer to Hillary as a member of...
Posted by anonymous | October 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Business
Dissolving a business agreement
I was lucky to have found Hillary to help resolve a business matter with a vaguely established partnership during the beginning stages of developing a small business. She is exceedingly thorough, sensitive, objective and does her research before advising. As we worked together I gained respect and co...
Hillary H. Hughes's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Hillary is smart, diligent, honest and trustworthy. She is an excellent attorney. I recommend her highly."
"Hillary is an exceptionally thorough and experienced attorney, meticulously attentive to detail and to her client's needs. She remains a role model to me in respect of her outstanding service to her clients and her business acumen. Highly recommended."
"Hillary and I were opposing counsel on an acquisition transaction by her client. Hillary was extremely knowledgeable with regard to all of the issues, very thorough in due diligence and carefully considered and responded to our comments and concerns regarding the documents. She exhibited professional courtesy while diligently and fairly representing her client's interests."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Hillary is smart, creative and diligent and has extensive and sophisticated corporate experience."
Gerry Wendrovsky
Corporate and incorporation lawyer | Aug 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I referred her a matter years ago and the client was very well represented and pleased with Ms. Hughes."
Miles Cowan
Corporate and incorporation lawyer
Joseph Carasso
General practice lawyer
Elizabeth Touchton
General practice lawyer
Steven Locke
Employment and labor lawyer
Gerry Wendrovsky
General practice lawyer
Scott Glazier
Business lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Top Women Attorneys in Metro New York, New York Times Magazine
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Top Women Attorneys in Metro New York, New York Times Magazine
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Top Women Attorneys in Metro New York, New York Times Magazine
2014
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Leading Lawyer, Chambers USA
2014
Preeminent Women Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Top Attorney in the New York Metro Area, American Registry
2013
AV Preeminent 4.9 of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Preeminent Women Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Preeminent 4.9 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Top Women Lawyer in New York City, Avenue Magazine
2012
New York Area's Top Rated Lawyers, New York Magazine
2012
Preeminent Women Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Preeminent Women Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Top Women Lawyer in New York City, Avenue Magazine
2011
AV Preeminent 4.9 of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
AV Preeminent 4.9 of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Principal, Foster Garvey PC
2007 - 2009
Partner, Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP
2000 - 2007
Associate, Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP
2000 - 2000
Associate, Cooperman Levitt Winikoff Lester & Newman, P.C.
1999 - 2000
Associate, Barton Barton & Plotkin LLP
1997 - 1999
Associate, Sherman & Basichas, LLC
Associations
2014 - Present
Academy of Television Arts & Sciences FoundationJudge, College Television Awards
2012 - Present
Sports Lawyers AssociationMember
2012 - Present
National Sports Marketing NetworkMember
2012 - Present
The Recording AcademyMember
2012 - Present
Women in Sports and EventsMember
2012 - Present
Academy of Television Arts & SciencesMember
2003 - Present
85 BroadsMember
2000 - Present
Women's Bar Association of the State of New YorkMember
1998 - Present
Association of the Bar of New York CityMember
1998 - Present
Jewish Lawyers' GuildMember
1997 - Present
New York County Lawyers' AssociationMember
1997 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1997 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
Education
1997
Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
Emory University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2005
Arbitration for Transactional Lawyers
Arbitration for Transactional Lawyers
2001
Representing the Professional - How to Counsel Doctors, Lawyers and Accountants
Representing the Professional - How to Counsel Doctors, Lawyers and Accountants
Publications
2014
Garvey Schubert Barer Legal Update
Spotify Provides New Monetization Opportunity for Music Artists
2014
Sports & Entertainment Beat
Music Industry Considering Uniform Weekly Album Release Day
2013
Garvey Schubert Barer Legal Update
New California Online Privacy Law Takes Effect on January 1, 2014
2009
Garvey Schubert Barer Legal Update
Upcoming Availability of Internationalized Domain Names Offers Brand Expansion Opportunities While Posing Cybersquatting Risks
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
My corporation with no assets(now out of bussiness)was sued from a service performed 4 years ago, can he get my personal assets?
03 Dec 2009
Q&A
Can i use the word federal? on a company
15 Jun 2009
Q&A
What does the legal phrase "express provision" mean, and when is it used?
31 Jul 2009