Atty. John E. Hughes

Atty. John E. Hughes

Phi Alpha Delta. Associate Editor, Valparaiso University Law Review, 1970-1971.

Valparaiso Valparaiso 55 J. Erfahrung 55 year
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Profile Summary

About John E. Hughes at a glance

John E. Hughes is a Partner based in Valparaiso, Indiana, practicing at Hoeppner Wagner & Evans LLP. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on probate, medical malpractice, personal injury, employment, and business. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1971) and U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of (1978). Educated at Valparaiso University (J.D., 1971) and Capital University (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Porter County, Lake County and Indiana State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Valparaiso, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Über uns

  • Phi Alpha Delta
  • Associate Editor, Valparaiso University Law Review, 1970-1971
  • Adjunct Professor, Valparaiso University School of Law, 1991-1995
  • Best Lawyers in America, 2006-2016

Practice Areas Explained

John E. Hughes's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John E. Hughes handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

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Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

John E. Hughes is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Indiana →

Business & Corporate Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Indiana

Practicing law in Indiana. Legal matters in Indiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Valparaiso are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Indiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Indiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Indiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John E. Hughes

Where is John E. Hughes's law office located?
John E. Hughes's law practice is located in Valparaiso, Indiana. The firm is Hoeppner Wagner & Evans LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John E. Hughes handle?
John E. Hughes focuses on probate, medical malpractice, personal injury, employment, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has John E. Hughes practiced law?
John E. Hughes has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did John E. Hughes go to law school?
John E. Hughes earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.A., 1968).
How can I contact John E. Hughes for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John E. Hughes received?
John E. Hughes's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Valparaiso University
- 1971
B.A.
Capital University
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1971
U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of
Admitted: 1978

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