R. Michael Hughes is a 2008 cum laude graduate of the University of New Mexico School of Law. Prior to joining Silva & Associates, P.C., Mr. Hughes was an associate attorney at German & Associates. Mr. Hughes practices in the areas of employment law, guardianship law, education law, civil rights, and general civil litigation in state, federal, and appellate courts. Mr. Hughes is licensed to practice in the State of New Mexico, the Federal District Court for the District of New Mexico, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.