Thomas Hughes

Thomas is a people-person engaged and inspired by the opportunity to help his clients identify and implement solutions to hard-to-solve problems. Thomas’s elder law practice is focused on Medicaid planning, life care planning, estate planning, and probate. During his time at LawyerLisa, Thomas has amassed significant experience conducting client meetings and managing files in each of LawyerLisa’s practice areas. Thomas conducts consultations, identifies issues, and guides his clients in accessing government benefits like Medicaid, in preserving assets while accessing care, in planning for death and incapacity, and in transferring assets through probate.

Thomas grew up in Laurens, South Carolina. Thomas graduated from Winthrop University with a bachelor’s degree in English literature and language, and, in 2021, Thomas graduated from the University of South Carolina Joseph S. Rice School of Law cum laude.

Thomas is an active member of the South Carolina Bar’s Elder Law Committee.

When not at work, Thomas enjoys playing golf, running, and any other activity that gets him outside.

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