Atty. Stephen P. Hughes
Stephen P. Hughes is a lawyer practicing civil trials, insurance defense law, mediation and 4 other areas of law.
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About Stephen P. Hughes at a glance
Stephen P. Hughes is a Partner based in Beaufort, South Carolina, practicing at Howell, Gibson and Hughes, P.A.. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on construction, product liability, litigation, government, and insurance. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1979). Educated at University of South Carolina (J.D., 1979) and University of Maryland (B.A. University, 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Beaufort County and American Bar Associations South Carolina Bar South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys Association. Serands clients in Beaufort, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Stephen P. Hughes is a lawyer practicing civil trials, insurance defense law, mediation and 4 other areas of law
- Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of Maryland in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
- Stephen practices at Howell, Gibson and Hughes, P.A. in Beaufort, SC
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Stephen P. Hughes is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in South Carolina →
Stephen P. Hughes is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in South Carolina →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Stephen P. Hughes is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in South Carolina →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Stephen P. Hughes is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in South Carolina →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Stephen P. Hughes is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in South Carolina →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in South Carolina
Practicing law in South Carolina. Legal matters in South Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Beaufort are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate South Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in South Carolina 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 South Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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