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Atty. James F. McHugh

Atty. James F. McHugh

James F. McHugh is a lawyer practicing business, contracts, gas and energy resources and 5 other areas of law.

Houston Houston 42 yrs experience 42 year
Call (346) 556-1127 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James F. McHugh at a glance

James F. McHugh is a BP America Inc. based in Houston, Texas. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, environmental, adr, and energy. Admitted to practice in Texas (1984) and California (1991). Educated at University of Houston (J.D., 1984) and University of Houston (B.A., 1980). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James F. McHugh is a lawyer practicing business, contracts, gas and energy resources and 5 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Houston in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • James practices in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James F. McHugh's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

James F. McHugh is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Texas →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

James F. McHugh is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Texas →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

James F. McHugh is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Texas →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

James F. McHugh 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 Houston 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James F. McHugh

Where is James F. McHugh's law office located?
James F. McHugh's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James F. McHugh handle?
James F. McHugh focuses on contracts, business, environmental, adr, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James F. McHugh practiced law?
James F. McHugh has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did James F. McHugh go to law school?
James F. McHugh earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact James F. McHugh for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Houston
- 1984
B.A.
University of Houston
- 1980

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1984
California
Admitted: 1991

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