Atty. John Francis McHugh

Atty. John Francis McHugh

John Francis McHugh is a lawyer practicing commercial, commercial litigation, civil rights and 5 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Defiance College in 1965, and has been licensed for 58 years.

New York New York 58 yrs experience 58 year
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Profile Summary

About John Francis McHugh at a glance

John Francis McHugh is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at John F. McHugh. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, civil rights, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1968) and New York (1971). Educated at University of Toledo (J.D., 1968) and Defiance College (B.A., 1965). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Francis McHugh is a lawyer practicing commercial, commercial litigation, civil rights and 5 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Defiance College in 1965, and has been licensed for 58 years
  • John practices at John F. McHugh in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

John Francis McHugh's Areas of Practice

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

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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Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Francis McHugh

Where is John Francis McHugh's law office located?
John Francis McHugh's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is John F. McHugh. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Francis McHugh handle?
John Francis McHugh focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, civil rights, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John Francis McHugh practiced law?
John Francis McHugh has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
Where did John Francis McHugh go to law school?
John Francis McHugh earned their education at (J.D., 1968); (B.A., 1965).
How can I contact John Francis McHugh for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John Francis McHugh received?
John Francis McHugh's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Toledo
- 1968
B.A.
Defiance College
- 1965

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1968
New York
Admitted: 1971

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