Atty. Jonathan W. Hughes

Atty. Jonathan W. Hughes

Jonathan Hughes is a partner in the Utilities and Governmental Services Groups at Bose McKinney & Evans, where he assists clients legal issues ranging from the everyday to complex matters. His areas of experience include: •Serving as general counsel; •Eminent domain; •Redistricting; •Procurement; •Litigation; •Appeals; •Zoning and land use; •Contracting and negotiating; •Annexation; •Zoning appeals; •Public records; •Government services; •Public bidding; •Territorial disputes; •Utility services; •Utility ratemaking; •Municipal utility; •Land acquisition; •Economic development; •TIF districts;

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About Jonathan W. Hughes at a glance

Jonathan W. Hughes is a Partner based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at Bose McKinney & Evans LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on government and energy. Admitted to practice in Indiana United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit United States Court of Appeals for the (2009). Educated at Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis (J.D., 2009) and University of Wyoming (B.A. Political, 2006). Active member of Indianapolis Bar Foundation, 2015) Grace Community Church (teacher, Children's Church, 2008 - present) University of Wyoming Student Body President (2005-2006) University of Wyoming Board of Trustees Ex-officio (2005-2006, Appointments/Memberships Indiana State and Indianapolis Bar Associations National Association of Bond Lawyers Indiana Municipal Lawyers Association Bar Leader Series Class XIII. Serands clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jonathan Hughes is a partner in the Utilities and Governmental Services Groups at Bose McKinney & Evans, where he assists clients legal issues ranging from the everyday to complex matters
  • His areas of experience include: •Serving as general counsel
  • •Eminent domain
  • •Redistricting
  • •Procurement
  • •Litigation
  • •Appeals
  • •Zoning and land use
  • •Contracting and negotiating
  • •Annexation
  • •Zoning appeals
  • •Public records
  • •Government services
  • •Public bidding
  • •Territorial disputes
  • •Utility services
  • •Utility ratemaking
  • •Municipal utility
  • •Land acquisition
  • •Economic development
  • •TIF districts
  • •Counseling redevelopment commissions and authorities
  • •Renewable energy issues
  • •Construction contracting
  • Prior to joining Bose McKinney & Evans LLP, Jon worked as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable C. Arlen Beam in the U.S
  • Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
  • He also interned in the Office of the Governor of Indiana, Mitch Daniels and in the Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Indiana, Becky Skillman
  • Jon graduated from the Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis in 2009, having ranked third in his graduating class and having served as editor-in-chief of the Indiana Law Review, received the Faculty Prize based on scholarship, service and leadership, won two awards in the law school’s Moot Court Competition and earned a top 10 position for a brief in the American Bar Association Moot Court Competition
  • In 2017-2019 Jon and his family served as missionaries in London, England
  • Jon carries his international and mission experience with him into his legal practice
  • Jon is licensed to practice law in the State and Federal Courts of the State of Indiana and before the 8th and 4th Circuit Court of Appeals for the United States
  • Honors / Awards Indiana Lawyer Leadership in Law Up and Coming Lawyer honoree (2015)
  • Indiana Super Lawyers - Rising Stars Edition 2014-2018
  • Bar Leader Series Class XIII (Indianapolis Bar Foundation, 2015)
  • editor-in-chief, Indiana Law Review, Volume 42 (Most Valuable Note Candidate: Annotated Outline)
  • Faculty Prize recipient for scholarship, service, and demonstrated capacity for leadership
  • Order of the Barristers
  • 2007-2008 Robert H. Stanton Moot Court Competition (winner: Kime Stork Champion Award; winner: Christopher M. Maine Top Advocate Award)
  • ABA Moot Court Competition Advocate and Coach (top five brief in Brooklyn, New York, regional, and top nine seeding in finals)
  • Appearances / Publications Jon has presented numerous seminars on Indiana’s Open Door Law and Access to Public Records Act
  • He also has led webinars on how federal and state funding from COVID-19 relief legislation can be used appropriately by municipalities
  • In addition, Jon was a quoted resource for the Indianapolis Business Journal article “When Municipal Growth Clashes with Property Owners, the Result is Annexation Headaches” (2014)

Practice Areas Explained

Jonathan W. Hughes's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan W. Hughes handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Energy & Utilities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Indiana

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jonathan W. Hughes

Where is Jonathan W. Hughes's law office located?
Jonathan W. Hughes's law practice is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The firm is Bose McKinney & Evans LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jonathan W. Hughes handle?
Jonathan W. Hughes focuses on government, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has Jonathan W. Hughes practiced law?
Jonathan W. Hughes has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Jonathan W. Hughes go to law school?
Jonathan W. Hughes earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (B.A. Political, 2006).
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Education

J.D.
Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis
- 2009
B.A. Political
University of Wyoming
- 2006

Bar Admissions

Indiana United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit United States Court of Appeals for the
Admitted: 2009

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