John E. Hughes
Director
John is the director of the Firm's tax and estate planning departments. John represents individuals and families in all aspects of tax and estate planning, including the administration and taxation of estates and trusts and business succession planning. He advises clients and their families regarding a wide range of issues relating to wills, trusts and tax strategies. John specializes in estate planning for family owned businesses. He also serves as a professional trustee. John is known for his personalized attention to his clients.
Department
Tax
Trust and Estates
Estate Planning
Areas of Practice
- Small business planning
- Estate planning
- Trusts
- Establishment of non-profits
- Charitable giving
- Tax Planning
- Estate and Gift Tax
Admissions
New Hampshire. Massachusetts.
Recognition
- Selected by peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America, in the area of tax and trusts and estates.
- John was chosen by The Union Leader as one New Hampshire's "40 Under 40" (recognizing John as one of New Hampshire's 40 most influential people under the age of 40).
Community Involvement
John is very active in the community and serves on the Board of Directors of the Heritage United Way and serves as the Treasurer of Rebuilding Together, a nation-wide charity dedicated to serving the housing needs of the elderly and disabled. In the past, John has served on the Board of Trustees of Notre Dame College and as Co-Chair of the Annual Bishop's Fund.
A native of New Hampshire, John is the grandson of Irish immigrants who worked in the mills of Manchester. John lives in Bedford with his wife Pamela and his two children Morgan and Nicholas.
Career
- Prior to joining McLane, John practiced in the Boston office of Arthur Andersen, LLP where he was a senior member of that firm's Tax Research and Development Team.
- LL.M. (Taxation) Boston University School of Law
- J.D., with Honors, Catholic University, Columbus School of Law
- B.A., with Honors, Saint Anselm College
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