Atty. Hugh Coleman
Hugh Coleman is a lifelong Texan with a distinguished legal and public service career. He earned his bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Trinity University in San Antonio and a law degree from the University of Tulsa School of Law.
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Hugh Coleman is a Managing Partner based in Denton, Texas, practicing at Coleman Law Firm, P.C.. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on employment and wage & hour. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1995) and U.S. District Courts, Eastern, Northern and Western Districts of Texas (1995). Educated at University of Tulsa (J.D., 1994) and Trinity University (B.A., 1990). Serands clients in Denton, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Hugh Coleman is a lifelong Texan with a distinguished legal and public service career
- He earned his bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Trinity University in San Antonio and a law degree from the University of Tulsa School of Law
- Licensed in all Texas state courts, Mr. Coleman is also admitted to practice before the United States District Courts for the Northern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Texas and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- Mr. Coleman has held key leadership positions in the legal community, serving previously as President of the Denton County Bar Association and the Denton County Young Lawyers Association, and as a Director of the Texas Young Lawyers Association, where he was twice honored with the President's Award of Merit
- As a former Denton County Commissioner, he championed public service initiatives, including the founding of the Denton County Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
- His career encompasses broad legal experience, with significant roles as a city attorney, municipal prosecutor, and counsel for the Denton County Sheriff’s Office
- In private practice, Mr. Coleman advises businesses and individuals on employment law, HR policies, and complex litigation, and is recognized for his dedication to both the legal profession and community service
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Denton are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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