<p>Patrick Hughes began his legal career as a research attorney/law clerk for the Kansas Court of Appeals, the Kansas Supreme Court, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit.  Since joining Adams Jones in 1997 he has continued appellate work, both in state and federal court, and practices in the area of litigation.  His practice principally consists of disputes involving real estate, businesses, governmental entities, estates and trusts, and financial institutions and disputes involving land title, landlords and tenants, liens, inverse condemnation, co-tenants, right of way and municipal law.  
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Pat’s real estate related experience includes zoning and subdivision matters, water rights, pollution liability, and construction claims.  In the business area, in addition to representing clients in business disputes, he provides legal services related to intellectual property - advising and representing clients in matters concerning trade secrets, copyrights, trademarks, and patents.  In the area of estates his experience includes will contests, claims against estates, and advising and representing trustees.