Jane Elizabeth Hughes - Attorney Profile

Jane E. Hughes is a proficient and seasoned attorney specializing in matrimonial and family law, excelling in intricate and emotionally delicate cases. She is adept at employing either a collaborative or assertive litigation-oriented approach to address her clients' disputes. Ms. Hughes holds certification in Interdisciplinary Collaborative Law, enabling her to work with clients and other professionals in crafting innovative and mutually acceptable resolutions. With substantial experience across various matrimonial and family law matters, including divorce, custody and visitation, child support, domestic violence, neglect, relocation, multi-jurisdictional issues, guardianship, habeas corpus, and grandparent rights. Ms. Hughes earned her Juris Doctorate from the University at Buffalo School of Law and graduated at the top of her class from Canisius College with a dual major in Business Management and Marketing. She is licensed to practice law in New York and Connecticut, along with admission to the U.S. District Court, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, and the Western District Court of New York. She has delivered lectures on matrimonial and family law subjects for esteemed organizations such as the New York State Bar Association, the Appellate Division, the Fourth Department Law Guardian Program, the Erie County Bar Association, Volunteer Lawyer’s Project, and the New York State Parent Education and Awareness (P.E.A.C.E.) Program.