John R. Hughes, III

John R. Hughes, III is an attorney at Hughes Atwood & Mullaly PLLC in Lebanon, New Hampshire. He has practiced law in the Upper Valley since 2007. His work covers commercial and residential real estate, family law, criminal defense, landlord-tenant matters, civil litigation, commercial arbitration, and estate planning.

John graduated from Vermont Law School in 2006. He earned his BA at St. Lawrence University in 1997. His legal education and earlier professional work support a broad practice. Before returning to the Upper Valley, he served as a law clerk in the New Jersey Superior Court.

John was trained and certified as a mediator, with a focus on landlord-tenant mediation. This role helped him build a clear and steady approach to disputes. His mediation background supports his work with clients who need practical guidance in real estate, housing, family, and civil legal matters.

John also has experience with serious criminal and public law matters. During law school, he worked with the Passaic County, New Jersey Prosecutor’s Office in the Homicide Division. He also worked with the Special Narcotics Task Force, gaining useful exposure to criminal procedure and case preparation.

John brings a diverse professional background to his legal practice. Before law school, he worked as an institutional Banker and was a licensed equity trader. This experience helps him understand business concerns, financial details, and commercial disputes that may arise in real estate, arbitration, construction, and general civil matters.

John R. Hughes, III, represents clients in New Hampshire District and Superior Courts, as well as the United States District Court, District of New Hampshire. He is also a member of the New Hampshire Bar Association Family Law Section and offers professional guidance across several areas of New Hampshire law.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Hughes Atwood & Mullaly PLLC
• Member, New Hampshire Bar Association

Licensed State

• New Hampshire

Education

• Vermont Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• St. Lawrence University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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