Atty. Michael J. Hughes

Atty. Michael J. Hughes

Michael J. Hughes is a lawyer practicing landlord & tenant, general practice, property tax assessments and 1 other area of law.

Buffalo Buffalo 42 yrs experience 42 year
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About Michael J. Hughes at a glance

Michael J. Hughes is a Member based in Buffalo, New York, practicing at Hughes & Wray, Attorneys at Law. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on tax, litigation, and landlord/tenant. Admitted to practice in New York (1984). Educated at State University of New York College (J.D., 1982) and State University of New York College (B.A., 1979). Serands clients in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael J. Hughes is a lawyer practicing landlord & tenant, general practice, property tax assessments and 1 other area of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from State University of New York College in 1979, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Michael practices at Hughes & Wray, Attorneys at Law in Buffalo, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Michael J. Hughes's Areas of Practice

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

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Civil Litigation

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Landlord & Tenant

Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.

Michael J. Hughes is one of 22,365 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant attorneys in New York →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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 Buffalo 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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Common questions about Michael J. Hughes

Where is Michael J. Hughes's law office located?
Michael J. Hughes's law practice is located in Buffalo, New York. The firm is Hughes & Wray, Attorneys at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael J. Hughes handle?
Michael J. Hughes focuses on tax, litigation, landlord/tenant. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Michael J. Hughes practiced law?
Michael J. Hughes has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Michael J. Hughes go to law school?
Michael J. Hughes earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact Michael J. Hughes for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
State University of New York College
- 1982
B.A.
State University of New York College
- 1979

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1984

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