Atty. Debra Anne McHugh

Atty. Debra Anne McHugh

Debra Anne McHugh is a lawyer practicing personal injury, car accidents, slip and fall accident and 2 other areas of law. Debra received a B.S. degree from University of Alberta, and has been licensed for 41 years.

South Lake Tahoe South Lake Tahoe 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About Debra Anne McHugh at a glance

Debra Anne McHugh is a Member based in South Lake Tahoe, California, practicing at McHugh & McHugh, LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, motorcycle, slip & fall, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Hawaii (1985) and California (1994). Educated at University of Hawaii (J.D., 1985) and University of Alberta B.S. Chemistry (—). Serands clients in South Lake Tahoe, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Debra Anne McHugh is a lawyer practicing personal injury, car accidents, slip and fall accident and 2 other areas of law
  • Debra received a B.S. degree from University of Alberta, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Debra practices at McHugh & McHugh, LLP in South Lake Tahoe, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Debra Anne McHugh's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Debra Anne McHugh handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, 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.

Debra Anne McHugh is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Motorcycle Accidents

Debra Anne McHugh is one of 11,237 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle attorneys in California →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Debra Anne McHugh is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in California →

Product Liability

Debra Anne McHugh is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in South Lake Tahoe are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Debra Anne McHugh

Where is Debra Anne McHugh's law office located?
Debra Anne McHugh's law practice is located in South Lake Tahoe, California. The firm is McHugh & McHugh, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Debra Anne McHugh handle?
Debra Anne McHugh focuses on car accidents, personal injury, motorcycle, slip & fall, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Debra Anne McHugh practiced law?
Debra Anne McHugh has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Debra Anne McHugh go to law school?
Debra Anne McHugh earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (—).
How can I contact Debra Anne McHugh for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Hawaii
- 1985
University of Alberta B.S. Chemistry
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Hawaii
Admitted: 1985
California
Admitted: 1994

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