About Andrew L.
Andrew L. Hughes built his path to the law on a steady academic course. He earned a B.A. in English–Creative Writing from Miami University of Ohio in 1995 and completed his J.D. at Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 2000. Those years provided a literary and analytical foundation that he brought into practice.
He entered private practice immediately after law school. In 2000 he joined Harrington Thompson Acker & Harrington as a lawyer. Two years later he moved to Fletcher & Sippel, where he continued to handle matters that required careful attention to procedure and precedent. In 2007 he became a lawyer at MacCabe & McGuire. In 2016 he took on the role of principal at Hughes Law Offices LLC, leading the small firm and overseeing its caseload.
Hughes is admitted to practice in Illinois and Missouri, and he is also admitted to the Federal Circuit. That mix of state and federal credentials means he has worked on matters in trial courts and on appeal. He has handled filings, briefs and courtroom hearings at multiple levels. The Federal Circuit admission signals appellate work that involves technical argumentation and close reading of precedent.
Those professional moves trace a steady development from associate-level work to firm leadership. At each step he took on increased responsibility for case strategy and client representation. Colleagues from his years at regional firms describe him as methodical in case preparation and straightforward in court presentations. He has experience managing litigation teams and coordinating filings across jurisdictions.
As principal of Hughes Law Offices LLC, he oversees client intake and supervises litigation strategy. He runs day-to-day operations and mentors junior lawyers. The firm handles matters that require attention in both state and federal venues, and his role involves balancing courtroom work with practice management.
Outside the office, he maintains professional memberships that keep him connected to developments in the law. He continues to appear in courts in Illinois and Missouri and before the Federal Circuit when appellate work is required. He currently practices at Hughes Law Offices LLC, where his work centers on litigation and appellate matters in Illinois, Missouri and the Federal Circuit.
