Hugh McDonnell

Hugh McDonnell

also known as Hugh James McDonnell

4.5
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 34 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Orlando, FL
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Criminal Defense ... +5 more

128 E Livingston St, Orlando, FL

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 34 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1991

Member in Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2008

Location

Hugh James McDonnell Attorney at Law

128 E Livingston St, Orlando, FL, 32801-1507

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Hugh McDonnell's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Compassion

Posted by Lonny | May 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Thank you so much!!

I had a civil issue that Mr McDonnell handled for me so quickly, it was over before it got started. Aside from his professionalism, Mr McDonnell happens to be one of the nicest human beings I’ve ever come into contact with! Thank you again for taking excellent care of me and my family during our diff...icult time.

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Hugh McDonnell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Debra Ferwerda

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He's tough and smart and a consummate professional."

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Scott Smothers

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Hugh is a zealous advocate for his clients who is very knowledgable in his chosen fields of practice. He is always well prepared and ready to fight for his clients' legal goals. He is very ethical and fair. I have found that he is well respected in the legal community."

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Debra Ferwerda

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2008.

Admonishment issued in FL, 2008

updated on 06/26/2012

An admonition means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar gives the lawyer an admonition in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Honors

2016

Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2016

Top 100 Attorney, America's Top 100 Attorneys

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2013

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

Work Experience

1995 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Hugh James McDonnell, P.A.,

1992 - 1995

Prosecuting Attorney, Office Of The State Attorney Florida

Associations

1991 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1991 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

1991 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

1991 - Present

Seminole County Bar Association

Member

1991 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

1991 - Present

Florida Justice Association

Member

1991 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1991 - Present

Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1991 - Present

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Education

1991

St. Thomas University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

University of Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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