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Leo Hughes, Esq.   
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Leo Hughes has successfully mediated a wide variety of disputes in Cobb County
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Leo Hughes maintains a solo practice in Marietta, Georgia specialized in family law and mediation.
Before setting up his practice in Marietta, Mr. Hughes maintained a private law firm in Rome, Italy where he practiced general civil and international law as an American Attorney accredited by the U.S. Consulate in Rome. While in Rome, he was appointed to a two-year term in a United Nations specialized agency.
Mr. Hughes is a graduate of the University of Detroit and the Potomac School of Law.
Mediation Style:
Leo Hughes is a patient and diplomatic mediator. He listens carefully to all participants and helps them focus on achieving satisfactory settlements. Mr. Hughes has helped mediation participants resolve a wide variety of disputes.
Suggested Preparation for Mediation:
In domestic mediations, Mr. Hughes believes that one of the keys to success is to prepare two or three "scenarios" for division of property. Mr. Hughes can supply the parties with a flexible spreadsheet that allows them to divide assets and liabilities in various ways resulting in an equitable division. Up-to-date financial information on retirement accounts, property values, home refinancing and the like is essential. He usually asks the parties to let him know in advance of any special circumstances.
In civil mediations, Mr. Hughes invites the participants to submit in advance whatever information they feel comfortable disclosing to him confidentially. If substantial sums are involved and the parties have narrowed down the legal issues through discovery, Mr. Hughes finds that mediation briefs submitted in advance are the best way to focus on the relevant facts and legal issues for purposes of settlement.
Successful Results:
Mr. Hughes is most satisfied by mediations that start out with the parties declaring that they do not wish to settle which slowly make progress to the point that the parties can see that it is in their best interest to settle. Invariably, Mr. Hughes belives, there is a turning point -- a new idea or perspective from the parties themselves -- that renders settlement possible. These mediations are usually physically and mentally demanding, but helping the parties see their way through to a solution is very satisfying.
Hourly Rate Per Party:
| 2-Party Case | 3-Party Case | 4-Party Case |
| $75.00 | $50.00 | $37.50 |
The cost of mediation is split equally among all parties unless otherwise agreed in writing. In most cases, your cost for mediation is simply your share of your mediator's hourly fees. See FAQ: How Much Mediation Costs.
Court-Ordered Mediation: Mr. Hughes is registered with the following mediation programs:
Languages: English, Italian
Hobbies and Interests:
Traveling, reading and watching movies are activities that Mr. Hughes enjoys immensely. He is also an audiophile, and enjoys setting up and listening to high-end audio systems.
How to Schedule a Mediation Session
Option #1: Call The Center for Legal Solutions, Inc. at 770-693-3470
Option #2: Submit your Scheduling Request on-line
Option #3: Download a Scheduling Request Form and fax your case information to 770-419-4464.
Our case coordinators would be happy to help you schedule a mediation session that suits you, the mediator and the other parties. It is helpful if the parties have agreed to mediate with a particular person or have agreed to mediate on a specific date.
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