Atty. James M. Hughes

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.

Hingham Hingham 55 yrs experience 55 year
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About James M. Hughes at a glance

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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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

James M. Hughes's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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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.

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Employment Law

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 & Corporate Law

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

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Breach of Contract

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Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James M. Hughes

Where is James M. Hughes's law office located?
James M. Hughes's law practice is located in Hingham, Massachusetts. The firm is James M. Hughes. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James M. Hughes handle?
James M. Hughes focuses on contracts, personal injury, employment, business, breach of contract. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has James M. Hughes practiced law?
James M. Hughes has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
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Education

Cornell University J.D.
- In Progress
Bowdoin College B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1971

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