Atty. John D. Hughes
John D. Hughes is a lawyer practicing complex litigation, insurance & reinsurance, securities litigation and 5 other areas of law.
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John D. Hughes is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Locke Lord LLP. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on business, tax, white collar, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1974) and New York (2003). Educated at Suffolk University Law School (J.D., 1974) and Columbia University (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memberships American Bar Association Boston Bar Association Massachusetts Bar Association Professional Liability Underwriters Society fellow in The Fellows of the American Bar Foundation. Serves clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John D. Hughes is a lawyer practicing complex litigation, insurance & reinsurance, securities litigation and 5 other areas of law
- John received a B.A. degree from Columbia University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
- John practices at Locke Lord LLP in Boston, MA
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
John D. Hughes is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
John D. Hughes is one of 77,130 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Massachusetts →
John D. Hughes is one of 18,196 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in Massachusetts →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
John D. Hughes is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Massachusetts →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
John D. Hughes is one of 109,871 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Boston 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 venue, 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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