James J. Mchugh
Law Offices of James J. Mchugh Jr. | Lopez McHugh LLP • Philadelphia, PA
Construction DevelopmentMedical MalpracticePersonal Injury
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(844) 999-2939
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Lopez McHugh LLP, Philadelphia, PA, 19112, US
Professional
About
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.
About Construction Development Law
Construction attorneys handle legal matters in the building industry including contracts, disputes, liens, and regulatory compliance. Common matters include construction contracts, mechanic's liens, defect claims, delay disputes.
Credentials
Education
1992 Villanova University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1985 Drexel University BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
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
Publications
N/A AAJ Trial News W. Va. high court rules forced arbitration clauses in nursing home agreements are unconscionable 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 Philadelphia Inquirer Aftershocks from Vioxx verdict Legal and financial experts watching the case saw the ruling either as a Texas anomaly or a dire warning to Merck. N/A Forbes Merck Wins Battle, Faces War
Associations
2013 - Present National Crime Victim Bar Association Member 2013 - Present United States Supreme Court Bar Member 2007 - Present Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preminent Lawyers Member 2007 - Present National Trial Lawyers Association Member 2007 - Present Bar Register of Preeminant Lawyers Member
Speaking
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
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Updated: Jun 01, 2026