Atty. Joel Johnson Hughey

Atty. Joel Johnson Hughey

Mr. Joel Johnson Hughey is a lawyer practicing corporate, mergers & acquisitions, securities & corporate governance and 9 other areas of law.

Atlanta Atlanta 39 Years Experience 39 year
Call (404) 436-6721

Profile Summary

About Joel Johnson Hughey at a glance

Joel Johnson Hughey is an Attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1987). Educated at University of North Carolina School of Law J.D. (—) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill B.A. (—). Active member of Professional Activities Member, American Bar Association Former Member, Board of Directors (1993-1995) and President (1996-1997), Business and Finance Section, Atlanta Bar Association Member, Board of Directors of the UNC Law Foundation, Inc and 2005-2007, Former Member, Board of Visitors, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Member, MIT Enterprise Forum Member, Carolina First National Committee, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Serves clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Joel Johnson Hughey is a lawyer practicing corporate, mergers & acquisitions, securities & corporate governance and 9 other areas of law
  • Joel received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Joel practices at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

Joel Johnson Hughey's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joel Johnson Hughey handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Joel Johnson Hughey is one of 45,724 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Georgia →

Securities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Joel Johnson Hughey's law office located?
Joel Johnson Hughey's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joel Johnson Hughey handle?
Joel Johnson Hughey focuses on business, bankruptcy, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Joel Johnson Hughey practiced law?
Joel Johnson Hughey has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
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Education

University of North Carolina School of Law J.D.
- In Progress
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1987

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