Hughes Law Firm is led by William D. Hughes, a Martindale – Hubble Preeminent Peer Rated Attorney with a rating of 5.0 of 5.0 which is the highest rating one can receive from attorneys and judges.

The Firm’s practice is intentionally selective and advisory, serving clients who value senior-level perspective, strategic assessment, and practical judgment. Mr. Hughes has worked extensively with the London and Norwegian insurance markets, shipowners, insurers, reinsurers, and litigation teams handling significant civil matters.

Mr. Hughes is a member of the Maritime Law Association of the United States [MLA], a world-wide organization. Mr. Hughes has been recognized with Proctor in Admiralty status by the MLA which is peer reviewed status based upon a demonstration of expertise in maritime practice as well as high standards of ethical and professional conduct.

Mr. Hughes is also an Associate of the American Board of Trial Advocates [ABOTA] a national organization where membership is by invitation only to trial lawyers who are determined by fellow trial lawyers and judges to be of high personal character, honorable reputation and have tried the equivalent of 20 or more civil jury trials to verdict.

Hughes Law Firm remains available on a limited, consultation-based basis for matters where experience and strategic insight make a meaningful difference.