Thomas Hughes

Thomas graduated from Winthrop University and the University of South Carolina School of Law and practiced in Greenwood, South Carolina before joining LawyerLisa. Thomas’s practice is focused on estate planning, probate, elder law, and life care planning.  Thomas is passionate about helping his clients and their family members plan for the uncertainties of the future based on their unique circumstances and goals.

When he’s not helping his clients, Thomas enjoys playing golf and watching reality tv with his wife, Caroline, and their two cats.

EDUCATION

• University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., 2021

• ​Winthrop University, B.A., 2018

  
  MEMBERSHIPS

• SC Bar Association

  • Richland County Bar Association

• S.C. Bar Elder Law Committee

  o   Continuing Legal Education Subcommittee

  o   Medicaid Subcommittee

• Veterans Affairs Accredited

  
  PUBLICATIONS

• “Life Care Planning: A Comprehensive Approach to Elder Law in South Carolina,” SC Lawyer Magazine, March 2024 Edition.

  
  AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

• South Carolina Journal of International Business, Articles Editor, 2017-2018

  
  SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

• Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Educational Conference, “The Difference Between Elder Law and Estate Planning,” 2024

• Caregiver Coalition of the Midlands, 2024

• Corporate Transparency Act, Lexington County Bar CLE, 2024

• Shepherd’s Center of Lexington, 2023, 2024

• Shepherd’s Center of Columbia, 2023, 2024