Atty. Steven James McHugh

Atty. Steven James McHugh

Steven James McHugh is a lawyer practicing personal injury, car accidents, slip and fall accident and 2 other areas of law. Steven received a degree from San Jose State University, San Jose CA, and has been licensed for 42 years.

South Lake Tahoe South Lake Tahoe 42 yrs experience 42 year
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About Steven James McHugh at a glance

Steven James McHugh is a Member based in South Lake Tahoe, California, practicing at McHugh & McHugh, LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, personal injury, slip & fall, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Hawaii (1984), California (1990), and Nevada (1993). Educated at University of Hawaii School of Law (J.D., 1984) and San Jose State University, San Jose CA University of Hawaii William S Richardson School of Law, HI College of San Mateo (A.A. California, 1976). Active member of Hawaii State and American Bar Associations The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in South Lake Tahoe, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Steven James McHugh is a lawyer practicing personal injury, car accidents, slip and fall accident and 2 other areas of law
  • Steven received a degree from San Jose State University, San Jose CA, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Steven practices at McHugh & McHugh, LLP in South Lake Tahoe, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Steven James McHugh's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Steven James McHugh is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in California →

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.

Steven James McHugh is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Steven James McHugh is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in California →

Product Liability

Steven James McHugh is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in California →

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 South Lake Tahoe 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 Steven James McHugh

Where is Steven James McHugh's law office located?
Steven James McHugh's law practice is located in South Lake Tahoe, California. The firm is McHugh & McHugh, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Steven James McHugh handle?
Steven James McHugh focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, personal injury, slip & fall, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Steven James McHugh practiced law?
Steven James McHugh has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Steven James McHugh go to law school?
Steven James McHugh earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (A.A. California, 1976).
How can I contact Steven James McHugh for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Hawaii School of Law
- 1984
A.A. California
San Jose State University, San Jose CA University of Hawaii William S Richardson School of Law, HI College of San Mateo
- 1976

Bar Admissions

Hawaii
Admitted: 1984
California
Admitted: 1990
Nevada
Admitted: 1993

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