Atty. Michael B. Hughes
Michael Hughes has practiced law with the firm since 1978 and became a firm officer in 1984. He has a general civil practice spending most of his time dealing with estate and probate litigation and issues relating to transportation law, handling the trial and appeal of cases at all levels of the state and federal court system.
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Michael B. Hughes is a Firm Officer based in Galveston, Texas, practicing at McLeod, Alexander, Powel & Apffel A Professional Corporation. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on personal injury and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Maryland (2002). Educated at University of Texas (J.D., 1978) and University of Texas (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Galveston County Bar Association State Bar of Texas Association of Freight Loss and Damage Counsel Texas Railroad Lawyers Association Maritime Law Association of the United States. Serves clients in Galveston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Hughes has practiced law with the firm since 1978 and became a firm officer in 1984
- He has a general civil practice spending most of his time dealing with estate and probate litigation and issues relating to transportation law, handling the trial and appeal of cases at all levels of the state and federal court system
- His clients include the BNSF Railway Co., the Port of Galveston and several offshore service companies
- The cases he has handled have resulted in over 40 published opinions at either the appellate or state level and one was featured on Court TV
- He has served on the University of Texas Maritime Law Conference Planning Committee for over 15 years and has been a member of the Conference of Freight Loss & Damage Counsel for over 20 years
- In his personal time, he has been appointed by the Governor of the State of Texas to serve on the Board of the Pilot Commissioners (serving as chair 1988-1992)
- publicly elected to serve on the Board of Trustees of the Galveston Independent School District 2000-2006, serving as president of the board 2004-5
- served as board member of Rosenberg Library, Galveston Historical Foundation, Trinity Episcopal Church, and of the Galveston Symphony Orchestra
- He was married to Nancy for 45 years until her untimely death in 2022, and they have 3 children, Laura, Katherine and Matthew
- PUBLICATIONS •“Initiating Probate Proceedings,” Texas Probate, Estate, and Trust Administration, Matthew, Bender and Co., Inc. 1993 COMMUNITY •Galveston College Board of Regents
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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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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Galveston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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