Attorney Joel Hughes was recently published in the Fall 2022 edition of the South Carolina Association for Justice’s publication, The Justice Bulletin. His article, "Do Not Fear the Government: A Former Defense Attorney’s Guide to Litigating Governmental Torts in Federal Court," was also featured on the cover.
In his article, Joel uses his previous experience in governmental defense to discuss the struggles inherent in a legal battle against the government. He walks readers through the common practices of the government and its legal teams to prepare lawyers to fight for their clients when the odds may seem to be stacked against them. He also demonstrates how important it is to hold the government accountable for its actions.
To read the article in its entirety, visit the SCAJ’s website here.
The Justice Bulletin is the official publication of the South Carolina Association for Justice. It offers useful information for members, including event information and articles designed to keep members informed of recent, interesting, or useful developments relating to our area of practice.