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James J. Mchugh Jr.
also known as James J. McHugh, Jr., Jim McHugh
About James
Biography
James J. McHugh, Jr. has been selected by judges and other attorneys as a Pennsylvania “Super Lawyer” in for the last 9 years, New Jersey Super Lawyer in 2006, Philadelphia Magazine’s Top 100 Attorney in PA in 2005, 2007, 2010 and 2013, Top 100 Attorney in Philadelphia 2007, 2010, 2012 and 2013, American Trial Lawyers Association’s Top 100 Trial Lawyer in PA and NJ for the last 5 years, South Jersey Magazine’s Awesome Attorney in 2007, and has been selected Top 100 Litigation Lawyers in both PA and NJ in 2013. In addition to these honors, Jim McHugh maintains an A-V Martindale-Hubbell rating- the highest rating available for both professional competence and ethical integrity, and is featured in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.
The honors and awards Jim has received modestly reflect his commitment to the legal profession and zealous representation of his clients. He has scored many triumphs throughout his many years of practice, which primarily focuses on mass tort litigation, medical malpractice, personal injury, construction litigation, products liability, defamation, and civil rights.
After receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Drexel University, Jim graduated magna cum laude from Villanova University School of Law, where he was an editor of the Law Review and was inducted into the Order of the Coif. Jim authored an article and assisted in editing numerous other articles published in the Villanova Law Review. He has also served on the Advisory Committee for the Penn Public Service Program at the University of Pennsylvania School of Law.
As a legal professional, Mr. McHugh has lectured around the country to groups including lawyers, doctors and various unions. He has lectured at AAJ (Formerly ATLA) national and regional legal seminars, schools and was a presenter during the first live national mass tort internet seminar. Mr. McHugh is a frequent commentator who has been consulted by international and national media leaders including CNN, the Wall Street Journal, and the New York Times.
Practice Areas
12
Practice Areas
Birth Injury
9%
13 years
Brain Injury
9%
Civil Rights
9%
Class Action
9%
Fees and Rates
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in New Jersey for 33 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 33 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of James J. Mchugh Jr.
(215) 952-6914
Fax
Lopez McHugh LLP, 1123 Admiral Peary Way, Quarters K, Philadelphia, PA, 19112
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Online Presence
Other places you can find James online.
James J. Mchugh Jr.'s Reviews
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Great Experience
I had a great experience with this company!
Posted by Jesus M. Alvarez- The Krydon Group Inc. | March 27, 2012
Professional Reference
Our firm engaged Lopez McHugh to represent us in a matter involving a customer that had stopped payment on a federal contractor. Mr. McHugh and his team immediately assessed the situation and made contact with the customer's team to negotiate a settlement. Unfortunately the customer did not hold up t...
James J. Mchugh Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements
"Jim is one of the best legal minds in the country. No detail ever gets past him. To top it off, Jim truly cares about his clients. I wholeheartedly endorse Jim and his firm."
"I endorse James. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Jim is an all-around great guy who is a naturally inspiring mentor for our firm’s lawyers and staff. While remaining a consistently tough adversary for opposing counsel, Jim is incredibly kind and patient with clients. He takes a sincere interest in their lives, not just their lawsuits."
"A powerful drive to do the right thing on behalf of his clients, combined with a keen strategic mind, put Jim among the gold standard for personal injury attorneys."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Jim is smart, tenacious, and energetic. He is one of the most ethical lawyers I have come into contact with over the course of practicing law for 30 plus years. He gets GREAT results for his clients, and puts his heart and soul into every case. Highly recommended!!!"
"The Lassen Law Firm endorses this top-notch lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Top 100 Attorney Philadelphia, Super Lawyers
2013
Top 100 Attorneys Pennsylvania, Super Lawyers
2013
Top 100 Litigation Lawyers PA, American Society of Legal Advocates
2013
Top 100 Litigation Lawyers NJ, American Society of Legal Advocates
2012
Super Lawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Top 100 Attorney in Philadelphia, Super Lawyers
2011
SuperLawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
2011
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Top 100 Attorneys in Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Magazine
2010
Top 100 Attorney in Philadelphia, Super Lawyers
2010
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Pennsylvania, American Trial Lawyers Association
2010
SuperLawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
2010
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in New Jersey, American Trial Lawyers Association
2009
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in New Jersey, American Trial Lawyers Association
2009
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Pennsylvania, American Trial Lawyers Association
2009
SuperLawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
2008
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in New Jersey, American Trial Lawyers Association
2008
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Pennsylvania, American Trial Lawyers Association
2008
SuperLawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
2007
Awesome Attorney, South Jersey Magazine
2007
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
Top 100 Attorney in Philadelphia, Super Lawyers
2007
Top 100 Attorneys in Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Magazine
2007
SuperLawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
2006
SuperLawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
2006
SuperLawyer, New Jersey Super Lawyers
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2005
SuperLawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
2005
Top 100 Attorneys in Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Magazine
2005
Top 100 Attorney in Philadelphia, Super Lawyers
1992
Inducted into the Order of the Coif, National Order of the Coif
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Partner, Lopez McHugh, LLP
1900 - Present
Member, Lopez McHugh LLP
1998 - 2007
Partner, The Beasley Firm
1992 - 1998
Associate General Counsel, Pepper Hamilton & Sheetz
Associations
2013 - Present
National Crime Victim Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
United States Supreme Court BarMember
2007 - Present
Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preminent LawyersMember
2007 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Bar Register of Preeminant LawyersMember
2000 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1996 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
Pennsylvania Association for Justice
Member
Pennsylvania Bar Association
Member
Philadelphia Bar Association
Member
American Trial Lawyers Association- New Jersey
Member
Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association
Member
National Trial Lawyers Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Criminal case against Ira Einhorn
907,000,000
Construction Accident
15,000,000
Failure to Diagnose
10,500,000
Yaz/Yasmin
Over $30 mil
Education
1992
Villanova University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
Drexel University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2014
A Practical Guide to Federal Court: E-Discovery, Evidence and Experts
Ethical issues that arise in Federal Court
N/A
Mass Torts Webinar
Mass Torts
Publications
N/A
N/A
CNN Money
Vioxx's next battlefield: New Orleans
N/A
CNN Money
A lot at stake for Merck in Vioxx suits
N/A
N/A
Forbes
Merck Wins Battle, Faces War
N/A
Associated Press CBS News Business Week MSN Money
For Vioxx trial jurors, a lot to digest once deliberations begin
N/A
Associated Press
N.J. Judge Wants Next Vioxx Trials to Focus on Long-Term Users
N/A
Languages
English