Patrick B. Hughes

Patrick B. Hughes is an attorney at Adams Jones in Wichita, Kansas, whose practice centers on litigation, dispute avoidance, real estate, business, and municipal matters. He represents businesses, financial institutions, governmental entities, trustees, and other clients in disputes involving contracts, land title, landlord-tenant issues, liens, inverse condemnation, rights-of-way, estates, and trusts. His work also includes land use, zoning, construction, creditors’ rights, and appellate matters in state and federal courts.

Patrick earned a B.A. from Wichita State University, magna cum laude, in 1988 and a J.D. from Washburn University, magna cum laude, in 1994. He began his legal career as a research attorney and law clerk for the Kansas Court of Appeals, the Kansas Supreme Court, and the US Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. This background supports his careful analysis of complex disputes and appellate issues.

Patrick has represented clients in a range of significant commercial and real estate matters. His experience includes defending title insurance coverage claims involving mechanics’ liens, helping a business recover embezzled funds, briefing the Kansas Supreme Court on wind rights, securing zoning approval for proposed property uses, and defending a bank’s retail practices. He also advises on administrative licensing and intellectual property matters involving trade secrets, copyrights, trademarks, and patents.

Patrick B. Hughes has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America for commercial litigation and real estate, and has also been recognized by Chambers USA, Super Lawyers, and Martindale-Hubbell. He has taught property law and intellectual property law as an adjunct professor and has written and presented on land use, appellate advocacy, commercial leases, fiduciary duties, and mechanic’s liens. His practical judgment helps clients manage disputes, protect property interests, and pursue sound business solutions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Adams Jones Law Firm, P.A.
• Member, Kansas Bar Association
• Member, Wichita Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association

Licensed State

• Kansas

Education

• Washburn University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Wichita State University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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