Atty. James M. Hughes
James M. Hughes is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, discrimination, noncom petition and no solicitation agreements and 4 other areas of law.
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James M. Hughes is a Member based in Hingham, Massachusetts, practicing at James M. Hughes. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on contracts, personal injury, employment, business, and breach of contract. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1971). Educated at Cornell University J.D. (—) and Bowdoin College B.A. (—). Active member of Plymouth County and Massachusetts Bar Associations Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Hingham, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James M. Hughes is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, discrimination, noncom petition and no solicitation agreements and 4 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Bowdoin College, and has been licensed for 55 years
- James practices at James M. Hughes in Hingham, MA
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James M. Hughes is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Massachusetts →
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.
James M. Hughes is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Massachusetts →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
James M. Hughes is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Massachusetts →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James M. Hughes is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →
James M. Hughes is one of 5,938 breach of contract attorneys indexed nationally. Browse breach of contract attorneys in Massachusetts →
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Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts
Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Hingham are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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