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Katherine G. Hughes
also known as Kate Hughes
About Katherine
Biography
Kate’s behind the scenes experience has been invaluable in providing her with insight on nursing home and other civil litigation cases that most lawyers do not have. She worked as a staff attorney for Fulton County Superior Court Judge Jack Goger. This enabled her to learn the Court’s perspective regarding hundreds of different cases, including nursing home abuse, car accidents, medical malpractice, trucking accidents any many more, from the initial discovery stages through jury trial. She was also formally trained as a mediator while working for the Court.
After Kate completed her clerkship with Judge Goger, she worked for one of Atlanta’s top civil litigation defense firms, Carlock, Copeland & Stair, where she was made partner after building a successful nursing home practice. While at Carlock, Kate worked for many major insurance companies defending cases focusing on nursing home abuse, medical malpractice, and motor vehicle accidents. Learning about the nursing home industry from the inside out has made Kate an asset to any nursing home case. Also knowing how the big insurance companies operate behind the scenes ensures Kate can evaluate a case the same way the insurance company does and know what they are thinking, what they are doing and why they are doing it.
Kate handles cases anywhere from the pre-suit phase, trial and the appellate level. Not all lawyers are able to handle appeals on the cases they litigate, but Kate argues her own appeals. She has even been fortunate enough to successfully argue before the Georgia Supreme Court.
Kate grew up in Lilburn, Georgia and attended Parkview High School. She obtained her undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia where she underwent a full time internship at the Athens-Clarke County Solicitor General’s office. Kate earned her law degree from Emory University School of Law in Atlanta, Georgia where she was a member of the Moot Court Society and the Moot Court Review Board.
Kate has two wonderful sons, Jack and Connor. In her free time, she loves trying to learn new things such as golf and mountain biking. She is currently teaching herself to cook. Kate was an avid runner as a child and recently got back to running and completed her first half marathon in 2012. Kate loves to travel and experience other cultures. She is also a fan of live music and theatre.
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Clients often tell me I put them at ease. Litigation can be a stressful and emotional experience. I am devoted to understanding and achieving my clients’ goals while minimizing stress. I recently received a note from a client that said 'Kate, I just wanted to say thank you for being my rock. It is an honor and pleasure to have you on my team. I don't know what I would have done without you.' My goal for my clients is for them to know I have their back and that they can count on me.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
100%
24 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-45%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Georgia for 23 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2002
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Location
Wagner Hughes, LLC
2860 Piedmont Road, NE, Atlanta, GA, 30305
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Posted by Fern | October 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Elder Law
Katherine Hughes, a FIVE STAR attorney!
It is with sincere appreciation our family would like thank Kate Hughes for the outstanding job she did representing my mother in an elder abuse case involving a senior living facility. Her professionalism and knowledge of the law and relentless efforts to provide us justice went beyond anything w...
Posted by anonymous | August 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
I highly recommend Kate if you have a car accident
I missed work and had medical bills from a car accident. Kate was really nice and explained how everything worked with the insurance company because she used to work as an attorney for the insurance company. She did all the work and gathered all the information needed and was able to get me money an...
Katherine G. Hughes's Lawyer Endorsements
"Kate is a diligent, intelligent and amiable attorney that I have worked with in the past as co-counsel on the medical malpractice defense side, and more recently in her plaintiffs personal injury's practice. She is a pleasure to work with and I can confidently endorse her as an attorney ."
"Kate is an excellent, well-respected lawyer and a tireless advocate for her clients. I would trust her to handle any case and would highly recommend her to my friends."
Kevin Patrick
Nursing home abuse and neglect lawyer | Nov 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Kate is a highly respected attorney in the legal community, especially for her nursing home abuse/negligence practice. Without hesitation, I would refer a client to her firm. She knows the law, does the little things right, like returning phone calls and e-mails, and most importantly, Kate has a great way with people."
Matthew Jordan
Nursing home abuse and neglect lawyer | Nov 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Kate is an outstanding advocate and wonderful person. I would not hesitate to hire her if I need ed her. I endorse this lawyer."
"I've known and worked with Kate for many years. She is an excellent attorney who fights hard on behalf of her clients, and I endorse her without hesitation."
Tyler Bridgers
Nursing home abuse and neglect lawyer | Nov 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Kate is a fantastic lawyer who is very well respected in her field. She is my first call whenever I have a potential case regarding nursing home abuse/neglect or medical malpractice. I would not hesitate to refer family or friends to her."
Hung (Alex) Nguyen
Nursing home abuse and neglect lawyer | Nov 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Katherine knows both sides of handling a nursing home cases. She and her partner Gretchen have worked for nursing homes prior to recovering for victims of nursing home abuse. We send all our nursing cases to their firm. I highly recommend Katherine and Gretchen for your nursing home abuse and neglect cases!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I worked with Kate on a complex injury issue that took nearly 4 years to come to trial. I was always impressed by her preparedness, professionalism, and willingness to go the extra mile in not only litigating the matter, but in making sure the client felt as comfortable as possible about the entire process. I look forward to working with her again."
"I endorse this lawyer. Very personable, responsive, and diligent. She leaves no stone uncovered. Highly recommended."
"Kate is an excellent lawyer and tirelessly advocates for her clients. She is extremely responsive to her clients, which sets her apart from most attorneys. She takes the time to explain to her clients the legal process and the status of their case, and keeps them informed throughout all stages of the case. She is extremely knowledgeable in nursing home abuse and neglect, car accidents and medical malpractice cases and is well-respected in the legal community for such cases. Her past experience defending such cases gives her injured clients a strong advantage!"
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Experience
Honors
2016
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2009
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2001
Best oral arguments, Emory Law School
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Partner, Wagner Hughes, LLC
2005 - 2014
Partner, Carlock, Copeland & Stair, LLP
2002 - 2004
Staff Attorney, Judge John J. Goger, Fulton County Superior Court
Associations
2016 - Present
Elder Law Section, Georgia BarMember
2014 - Present
Georgia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Atlanta Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
2009 - 2014
Georgia Association for Women LawyersMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Assisted Living Facility Owns Up After Severe Bruising
Apology and money settlement.
Trucking accident
Settlement
Nursing Home Abuse
Settlement for the Plaintiffs
Bus Driver Hits Tree
Plaintiff's verdict
Education
2002
Emory University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
University of Georgia
BS - Bachelor of Science
1995
Parkview Highschool
Speaking Engagements
2016
ICLE Webinar
Handling Nursing Abuse Cases
2012
Brown & Brown annual risk management conference
Dental Risk Management
2011
Dental Risk Management Seminar
Dental Risk Management
2010
Hospital Liability for Clinical Trials
Clinical Trial Risk Management
Publications
2018
The Litigator
Introduction to Nursing Home Litigation
2018
The Litigator
Introduction to Nursing Home Litigation
2018
The Litigator
Introduction to Nursing Home Litigation
2018
The Litigator
Introduction to Nursing Home Litigation
2018
The Litigator
Introduction to Nursing Home Litigation
2017
Word Association Publishers
Nursing Home Abuse and Your Loved Ones* Contributor
2012
GSHRM Newsletter
ER Standard of Care
Languages
English
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