Joseph D. Hughes is a partner in the firm and leader of the water and public agency practice group. He represents water agencies and private entities to obtain, develop, manage, and transfer water and water rights. As a member of various public boards himself, Joe understands the policy-making and governing challenges faced by public officials. He is AV® rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest level of distinction.
Klein, DeNatale, Goldner, Cooper, Rosenlieb & Kimball, LLP 2006 - Present, Managing Partner, 2014 - 2018
Kuhs, Parker & Hughes, Associate & Partner, 1995 - 2005
Kern County Counsel, Bakersfield, Deputy County Counsel, 1994
Kern County Museum Foundation
- Member of the Board of Trustees, 2013 - Present
- Chairman, 2017 - Present
Kern County Employees Retirement Association
- Member of the Board of Trustees, 2004 - 2012
- Chairman, 2009
Kern County Law Library
- Member of the Board of Trustees, 2002 - 2017
Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance, Inc.
- Member of the Board of Directors, 2000 - 2011
Judge Pro Tem, Small Claims, Kern County Superior Court, 2001 - 2004
Kern County Superintendent of Schools Programs
- Attorney Coach, South High School, Mock Trial Team, 1996 - 1998
- Belridge Water Storage District, Lost Hills Water District, Berrenda Mesa Water District, Dudley Ridge Water District
- West Kern Water District
- Kings River Water Association, Kings River Conservation District, Kings River Water Quality Coalition
- Chowchilla Water District
- Cuyama Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency
- East Kaweah Groundwater Sustainability Agency
- Mound Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency
- North of River Sanitary District
- Member of the Board of Directors, 2015 - Present
- Treasurer, 2018
- Member of the Legal Affairs Committee, 2012 - Present
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