Atty. James Michael Hughes
James Michael Hughes is a lawyer practicing elections, lobbying, business & contracts and 13 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from The Ohio State University in 1987, and has been licensed for 32 years.
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James Michael Hughes is a formation, trusts, probate, personal injury, and criminal defense attorney based in Columbus, Ohio. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1994). Educated at Capital University Law School (J.D., 1994) and The Ohio State University (B.S. Business, 1987). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Michael Hughes is a lawyer practicing elections, lobbying, business & contracts and 13 other areas of law
- James received a B.S. degree from The Ohio State University in 1987, and has been licensed for 32 years
- James practices in Columbus, OH
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Michael Hughes handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
James Michael Hughes is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Ohio →
James Michael Hughes is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Ohio →
James Michael Hughes is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Ohio →
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 Michael Hughes is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Ohio →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
James Michael Hughes is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Ohio →
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Why local counsel matters in Ohio
Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Columbus are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio 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 Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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