Atty. W. Boyd Hughes

Atty. W. Boyd Hughes

W. Boyd Hughes is a lawyer practicing personal injury, motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice.

Dunmore Dunmore 59 yrs experience 59 year
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Profile Summary

About W. Boyd Hughes at a glance

W. Boyd Hughes is a Member based in Dunmore, Pennsylvania, practicing at Barbara J. O'Hara, Esq. Hughes, Nicholls & O'Hara. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, and motorcycle. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circu (1967). Educated at Temple University (J.D., 1967) and Pennsylvania State University (B.S., 1964). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Lackawanna County (Senior Director, Board of Directors, 1987—) and Pennsylvania Bar Associations. Serands clients in Dunmore, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • W. Boyd Hughes is a lawyer practicing personal injury, motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice
  • W. received a B.S. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1964, and has been licensed for 59 years
  • W. practices at Barbara J. O'Hara, Esq. Hughes, Nicholls & O'Hara in Dunmore, PA

Practice Areas Explained

W. Boyd Hughes's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

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

W. Boyd Hughes is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Pennsylvania →

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.

W. Boyd Hughes is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Motorcycle Accidents

W. Boyd Hughes is one of 11,237 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about W. Boyd Hughes

Where is W. Boyd Hughes's law office located?
W. Boyd Hughes's law practice is located in Dunmore, Pennsylvania. The firm is Barbara J. O'Hara, Esq. Hughes, Nicholls & O'Hara. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does W. Boyd Hughes handle?
W. Boyd Hughes focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, motorcycle. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has W. Boyd Hughes practiced law?
W. Boyd Hughes has 59+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1967.
Where did W. Boyd Hughes go to law school?
W. Boyd Hughes earned their education at (J.D., 1967); (B.S., 1964).
How can I contact W. Boyd Hughes for a consultation?
You can contact W. Boyd Hughes directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has W. Boyd Hughes received?
W. Boyd Hughes's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Temple University
- 1967
B.S.
Pennsylvania State University
- 1964

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circu
Admitted: 1967

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