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Christopher B. Hughes - Madison, WI
222 West Washington AvenueSuite 900Post Office Box 1784 Madison, WI 53701 - 1784
Stafford Rosenbaum LLP
Madison Business Law Lawyer
Overview
Chris's practice focuses on general municipal law, real estate matters, and contract negotiation, preparation, and review. His experience includes:
General Municipal Law
- Representation of municipal clients in a wide variety of matters, including zoning, land division, moratoria, and other land use issues.
- Representation of businesses, municipalities, and individuals relating to negotiation, drafting, and review of purchase and lease documents, preparation of closing documents, and the preparation of easements, including conservation easements.
Contract Negotiation, Preparation, and Review
- Negotiation, preparation, and review of contracts related to construction, land development, intergovernmental agreements, and corporate and utility matters.
Chris is admitted to practice law in Wisconsin.
About Christopher B. Hughes
Practice Areas
- Business Law
- Government Law
- Public Utility and Energy Law
- Real Estate Law
Current Employment Position(s)
- Partner
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Wisconsin, 1993
Other Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- State Bar of Wisconsin, Board of Governors, District 9
- Dane County Bar Association
Education
- Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1993
J.D.
Honors: cum laude - University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire, 1986
B.A.
Major: Business Administration
Pro Bono Activities
- Gathering Waters Advocacy Fund, Member
- Gathering Waters Conservancy, Inc., Board of Directors
- Natural Heritage Land Trust, Inc., Member
- Advisory Board, University of Wisconsin Law School Program in Real Estate, Land Use, and Community Development
Classes and Seminars
- Co-presenter, “Where to Draw the Line? Negotiating Conservation Easements,” sponsored by the Land Trust Alliance
- Co-presenter, “Determining Land Ownership and Access Rights,” sponsored by HalfMoon Education Inc.
- Co-presenter, “Conserving Private Lands: An Introduction to Land Conservation Tools,” sponsored by U.W. Law School and Gathering Waters Conservancy
- Co-presenter, “Law of Easements – Legal Issues and Practical Considerations in Wisconsin; and Plat and Subdivision Law in Wisconsin,” sponsored by Lorman Education Services
- Presenter, “Counties and Land: Liabilities and Responsibilities,” sponsored by Wisconsin Counties Association
Achievements
Honors
- Selected by peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America (since 2008) in the practice areas of: Land Use and Zoning Law, Municipal Law, and Real Estate Law
- Named the Best Lawyers® 2015 Municipal Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Madison
Office Information
Address
222 West Washington AvenueSuite 900Post Office Box 1784 Madison, WI 53701 - 1784
Phone
Fax
- (608) 259-2600
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Publication
Articles
- Co-author, municipal law chapter, State Bar of Wisconsin’s Annual Survey of Wisconsin Law (1997-present)
- Alternative Energy Resources: A Primer on Wind and Solar Energy Research, Wisconsin Lawyer InsideTrack, November 2015
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