Steven Hughes
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Overview

Steven Hughes

Steven J. Hughes is a seasoned trial attorney and mediator with extensive experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in complex litigation. His practice spans Missouri and Illinois State and Federal Courts and includes:

  • Truck accident litigation
  • Automobile accident cases
  • Premises liability
  • Product liability
  • Employment discrimination
  • Contract disputes
  • Various employment practices matters

Steve has mediated hundreds of cases as client counsel and has been a partner at Hughes Lawyers, LLC since 2016. His expertise in navigating high-stakes disputes has made him a sought-after mediator and litigator.

In addition to his legal practice, Steve is a frequent speaker on legal topics including employment issues, trucking liability, dram shop liability, accounting malpractice defense, and federal court practice and procedure.

Affiliations

  • Missouri Bar
  • Illinois Bar
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
  • United States District Courts for:
    • Eastern District of Missouri
    • Western District of Missouri
    • Southern District of Illinois
    • District of Kansas
  • The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
  • American Bar Association
  • Transportation Section and Mega-Conference Planning Committee
  • Transportation Lawyers Association
  • Trucking Industry Association

Steve Hughes’s extensive litigation background, coupled with his mediation training and expertise, allows him to bring a practical, results-oriented approach to resolving disputes efficiently and effectively. His in-depth knowledge of transportation, employment, and liability law makes him uniquely qualified to mediate complex cases.

Education

  • USA&M Advanced Mediator Training (2024)
  • University of Missouri – Civil Mediator Training (2024)
  • Trial Academy, Boulder, Colorado (1992)
  • J.D., Southern Illinois University (1988)
  • B.A., Business Administration, University of Northern Iowa (1985)
Rates and Fees

Rates - Steven Hughes

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Mediation Rates
2 Party Case: $200 per party; per hour
3 Party Case: $150 per party; per hour
4 Party Case: $125 per party; per hour
5+ Party Case: Flat Rate Available Upon Request

Travel time and expenses, including meals and lodging, billed separately and split equally among the parties at the Neutral's hourly rate.
Pre/Post Consultation & Document Review: Hourly Mediation/Arbitration Rate

Mediation Admin Fees
St. Louis Mediation Admin Fee - $250 per party

MEDIATION CANCELLATION POLICY

Mediations cancelled within 10 days of the mediation will be charged a cancellation fee of $500. However, mediations cancelled, rescheduled or settled within 24 hours of the mediation will be charged 4 hrs. of the Neutral's hourly rate . Cancellation fees shall be sent to the cancelling party unless otherwise agreed to by the parties.