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Joe Hughes is a partner in the firm and leader of the Water and Public Agency practice group. Joe represents water agencies and private entities to obtain, develop, manage, and transfer water and water rights. Joe also counsels Groundwater Sustainability Agencies in the implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act as well as landowners as they manage and protect their groundwater rights. He is AV® rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest level of distinction.
Water and Public Agency Law
State Bar of California, 1993
General Counsel
Westside Water Authority
Arvin-Edison Water Storage District
Kings River Water Association
Kings River Conservation District
Cuyama Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency
East Kaweah Groundwater Sustainability Agency
Kern County Bar Association
Member of the Board of Directors, 2015-2021
President, 2020
Association of California Water Agencies
Member of the Legal Affairs Committee, 2012-Present
Klein, DeNatale, Goldner, Cooper, Rosenlieb & Kimball, LLP, 2006-Present
Kuhs, Parker & Hughes, Associate & Partner, 1995-2005 Kern County Counsel, Deputy County Counsel, 1994
