Atty. Jonathan William Hughes

Atty. Jonathan William Hughes

Jonathan William Hughes is a lawyer practicing attorney liability, business litigation, litigation. Jonathan received a A.B. degree from University of California, Davis in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Jonathan William Hughes at a glance

Jonathan William Hughes is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Arnold & Porter LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on business and litigation. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court for the Central District of California U.S. District Court for the No (1996). Educated at University of California, Davis (A.B. Political, 1993) and Hastings College of the Law, University of California J.D. 1996 Order of the Coif (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jonathan William Hughes is a lawyer practicing attorney liability, business litigation, litigation
  • Jonathan received a A.B. degree from University of California, Davis in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Jonathan practices at Arnold & Porter LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Jonathan William Hughes's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jonathan William Hughes

Where is Jonathan William Hughes's law office located?
Jonathan William Hughes's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Arnold & Porter LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jonathan William Hughes handle?
Jonathan William Hughes focuses on business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Jonathan William Hughes practiced law?
Jonathan William Hughes has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Jonathan William Hughes go to law school?
Jonathan William Hughes earned their education at (A.B. Political, 1993); (—).
How can I contact Jonathan William Hughes for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Jonathan William Hughes received?
Jonathan William Hughes's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

A.B. Political
University of California, Davis
- 1993
Hastings College of the Law, University of California J.D. 1996 Order of the Coif
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court for the Central District of California U.S. District Court for the No
Admitted: 1996

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