Hugh J. M. Jones III,
(1944-2024)

Our founding partner, Hugh, practiced law for over 50 years in the areas of real estate, business, estate planning, and civil litigation. After graduating from law school in 1969, Hugh served five years in the U.S. Army as an attorney in the Judge Advocate General Corps.

In 1974, upon leaving the Army, Hugh and Betsy returned to Lynchburg where they raised their family. A true patriot, Hugh believed strongly in the Constitution and the rule of law, always participating in LCS middle schools on “Law Day.” He was commonly known to be thoughtful, practical, compassionate, and kind. He generously mentored many young attorneys in Lynchburg throughout his career. Our firm remains committed furthering his legacy of competent and professional representation of the Lynchburg community.

Education

• Washington and Lee University School of Law, Lexington, Virginia, LL.B. -1969

• Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia, B.A., Bachelor of Arts - 1966

Bar Admissions

• Virginia, 1969

• U.S. Federal Court, 1975

• U.S. Supreme Court, 1975

Classes & Seminars

• Central Virginia Community College- Real Estate Law, 2002 to 2005