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Rebecca R. Hughes

Carlisle,PA

Summary

Attorney Dedicated to practicing law in the highest professional and ethical standard, providing experienced counsel, research and litigation services to clients. Committed to finding innovative solutions to every situation. Extremely detail oriented and able to work seamlessly on projects and cases simultaneously. Comfortable leading discussions on various issues of law which naturally flow from every human conflict. Effective in simultaneously communicating facts with empathy, provide strong leadership, and negotiate and employ interpersonal skills.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Attorney

Salzmann Hughes
, P.C.
05.2003 - 09.2021
  • Practiced all areas of domestic law, including appellate practice through the Superior Court of Pennsylvania
  • Practiced estate law and real estate law
  • Practiced criminal law, including Protection from Abuse, Children and Youth offenses, and other various criminal offenses
  • Drafted and reviewed contracts daily
  • Maintained updated knowledge of various areas of law
  • Counseled clients regarding the law as well as the pragmatic/practical side of every scenario
  • Trained in Collaborative Law
  • Human Resource Manager for the office staff
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Associate Attorney

Irwin, McKnight & Hughes
Carlisle, PA
01.1993 - 10.2003
  • Practiced all areas of domestic law including appellate practice through the Superior
  • Court of Pennsylvania
  • Practiced real estate, worker's compensation and personal injury law
  • Provided services for the elderly through the Cumberland County Office of Aging
  • Practiced criminal law, including Protection from Abuse, traffic tickets, and other various minor criminal offenses
  • Drafted contracts regularly; maintained updated knowledge of various areas of law; regularly counseled clients regarding difficult marital/sexual situations
  • Became the Human Resource Manager for the office staff in January 1994

Education

Juris Doctor -

The Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law
Carlisle, PA
05.1992

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA
05.1987

Skills

  • DIVORCE
  • CUSTODY
  • SUPPORT
  • EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
  • PRE/POST NUPTIAL AGREEMENTS
  • ADOPTIONS
  • RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE
  • ELDER LAW
  • GUARDIANSHIPS
  • PROTECTION FROM ABUSE

Affiliations

Pennsylvania Bar Association, Cumberland County Bar Association, Admitted to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, 1992, Admitted to the United States Federal Middle District Court 1992

Timeline

Senior Attorney

Salzmann Hughes
05.2003 - 09.2021

Associate Attorney

Irwin, McKnight & Hughes
01.1993 - 10.2003

Juris Doctor -

The Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Susquehanna University

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