Maria Walters Hughes

Maria Walters Hughes

4.5
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 35 years

Employment and labor Lawyer Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Sexual Harassment, Discrimination, Wrongful Termination
This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Not Practicing

About Maria

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Discrimination 20%

Employment decisions covered by EEO laws include hiring, wage decisions, training, job assignments, promotions, demotions, transfers, and firing. Both WV and NC also prohibit discrimination against employees who are seeking or receiving workers comp.

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Sexual Harassment 20%

Harassment in the workplace is a major problem across many industries. Whether it is your supervisor who is harassing you or it is your employer who does not do enough to stop harassment by your coworkers, harassment is absolutely unacceptable.

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Wrongful Termination 20%

It is unlawful if your employer engages in discrimination based on a protected characteristic such as your age, gender, sex, national origin, ethnicity, religion, disability, pregnancy or military status. Call 304.400.6855 today to review your case.

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 9 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2016

Pending Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in West Virginia for 29 years

State: West Virginia

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 15 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2010

Retired

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 29 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1996

Resigned

No misconduct found

Licensed in Georgia for 35 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1990

Resigned Membership

No misconduct found

Location

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Maria Walters Hughes's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

Posted by Janet | March 14, 2018 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

No

I contacted Maria several times. I am in recovery from an injury, so I am sometimes on painkillers. Her paralegal never allowed me to talk to her. She did ask a partner to call me. I tried to get back to him and never got through either. I left many messages. I case my case was petty. All I needed ...was honest advise. Thank you

Maria Hughes

Replied last March 15, 2018

Hello Janet, I am sorry you feel that we neglected to return your calls. We did attempt to reach you twice. If you would like to call us again, my paralegal can give you my cell number. We strive for the utmost client satisfaction. Sincerely, Maria

Posted by anonymous | January 10, 2018 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

WRONGFUL TERMINATION

SHE DID NOT THINK THAT SHE COULD HELP ME, BUT SHE NEEDED TO HEAR THE WHOLE STORY. WE NEVER DID SPEAK, JUST MAIL.

Posted by anonymous | February 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best of the Best! Incredible Attorney!!

Maria is the best of the best. She knows the law thoroughly. She is caring, strong, detail oriented and aggressive. She fights for you like the situation happened to her. I can't say enough good things about her.. she's incredible. I only pray that God's blessings overtake her life for the work that ...she does for those who have been treated unfairly. She's a God send!

Posted by anonymous | January 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Wrongful Termination due to cancer diagnosis

Maria was referred to me by another lawyer, that lawyer gave me the option of adding Maria to our team. As soon as she walked in the office I could see that she was so STRONG and AGGRESSIVE and I knew she was going to be just what we needed to lead this case. As time went on I could see her ability a...nd experience topped any other lawyer I knew. I felt so loved and protected as she fought for me! I felt like I had lost everything with the diagnosis of an aggressive cancer and the loss of my job in the same week. She saw through all of their lies and was comfort to me when I doubted anyone would be able to see. I loved watching their faces as she caught them in their lies. It brings a smile to my face when I think about it. She was also available ANYTIME I needed her! I not only feel like our TEAM won, but I feel like I gained FAMILY. I can honestly say she cares about her clients. She makes you feel as if you are the only one she has. I give her my highest recommendation! If you are looking for someone to win your case and stopped the bullies, you have found the right Attorney! She is simply amazing!

Posted by Janet | December 10, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great person, amazing Attorney.

I recently was in need of legal services. A friend told me about Mrs. Hughes, from day one I knew she was the person I needed handling my case. Mrs. Hughes fought for me from day one and she never stopped until my case was resolved. I would highly recommend Mrs. Hughes to anyone in need of legal serv...ices.

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Maria Walters Hughes's Lawyer Endorsements

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Bobby Warner

Employment and labor lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Maria is one of the most talented lawyer in West Virginia. She is one of the few employment lawyers who will actually take a case to trial and not accept the lowball offers from the insurance companies. She is very aggressive but also very professional and a joy to work with on a case. I often refer people to Maria."

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Mark Troy

Wrongful termination lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is one of the premier employment law attorneys in our city and State. I would highly recommend her for any employment law or wrongful termination matter."

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Kathy Brown

Employment and labor lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Maria did a fantastic job on a case I referred to her. She conducted a thorough investigation and was very skilful at taking depositions of the defendant's witnesses. I highly recommend Maria!"

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Ben Salango

Employment and labor lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Maria is an excellent lawyer. She does a wonderful job for her clients and gets very good results."

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R. Long

Employment and labor lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Maria is well-recognized in WV as one of the top employment lawyers. Although she practices a significant amount of time in the employment area, I have worked with her in product liability and bodily injury litigation. She is superb in all areas of litigation practice."

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Drew Capuder

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Maria is an excellent lawyer, and has gotten superb results for her clients. She knows the law and knows how to try cases. and is an effective advocate."

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Leman Auvil

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent counsel on both plaintiff and defense work."

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Bobby Warner

Litigation lawyer

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Mark Troy

Personal injury lawyer

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Kathy Brown

Litigation lawyer

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R. Long

Litigation lawyer

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Ben Salango

Litigation lawyer

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Drew Capuder

Employment and labor lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

1990

Order of the Coif, WVU College of Law

1990

Patrick Duffy Koontz Award-Scholastic Achievement, WVU College of Law

1988

WV Law Review, WVU College of Law

Work Experience

2012 - 2020

Member, Hughes & Goldner PLLC

Associations

2016 - Present

National Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2016 - Present

Onslow County Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

West Virginia Employment Lawyers Association

Member

2009 - Present

Leadership West Virginia

Member

2016 - 2016

U.S.District Court of the Southern District of WV

Advisory Committee

2013 - 2020

National Employment Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Lambert v. Cabell County Commission et al.

Settlement

Stiltner v. Cabell County Commission et al.

Settlement

Koch v. Town of Glasgow, et al.

Settlement

McDowell v. Town of Sophia et al.

Settlement

Nagy v West Virginia American Water

Verdict for James Nagy

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Education

1990

West Virginia University

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

West Virginia University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2010

Employment Law

Employment Law

2008

Employee Discharge & Documentation

Recruiting, Hiring, & Orientation Procedures

1998

Employee Discharge & Documentation

Employee Discharge & Documentation

Publications

2008

Seminar materials Recruiting, Hiring & Orientation Procedures

Languages

English

Activity

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