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About J. Christopher Hughes at a glance
J. Christopher Hughes is a Partner based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Husch Blackwell LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, environmental, government, and energy. Admitted to practice in Texas (1995). Educated at University of Houston Law Center (J.D., 1994) and University of Texas at Austin (B.A., 1988). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Professional Associations and Memberships American Bar Association •Texas Ethics Commission •State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mr. J. Christopher Hughes is a lawyer practicing ad and public, association, business and 15 other areas of law
- J. received a B.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1988, and has been licensed for 31 years
- J. practices at Husch Blackwell LLP in Austin, TX
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J. Christopher Hughes's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. Christopher Hughes handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
J. Christopher Hughes is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
J. Christopher Hughes is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
J. Christopher Hughes is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Texas →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
J. Christopher Hughes is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Texas →
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
J. Christopher Hughes is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
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 Austin 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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