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James J. Mchugh

Lopez McHugh LLP | Law Offices of James J. Mchugh Jr. • Philadelphia, PA
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About

**James J. McHugh, Jr. - Philadelphia, PA Attorney** James J. McHugh, Jr. is a distinguished attorney at Lopez McHugh LLP and the Law Offices of James J. McHugh Jr., located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. With an unwavering commitment to justice and client advocacy, Jim has earned a stellar reputation in the legal community, consistently recognized as a Pennsylvania “Super Lawyer” for the past nine years. His accolades also include being named a New Jersey Super Lawyer in 2006, as well as being featured in Philadelphia Magazine’s Top 100 Attorneys in Pennsylvania in 2005, 2007, 2010, and 2013. Additionally, he has been ranked among the Top 100 Attorneys in Philadelphia in 2007, 2010, 2012, and 2013, and recognized as one of the American Trial Lawyers Association’s Top 100 Trial Lawyers in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey over the last five years. Jim maintains an A-V rating from Martindale-Hubbell, a prestigious designation that reflects his exceptional legal competence and ethical integrity. His professional journey spans various practice areas, including medical malpractice, personal injury, mass tort litigation, construction litigation, products liability, defamation, and civil rights. Jim holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Drexel University and graduated magna cum laude from Villanova University School of Law, where he served as an editor of the Law Review and was inducted into the Order of the Coif. His contributions to legal scholarship include authoring an article and assisting in the editing of numerous others published in the Villanova Law Review. With a proven track record of success and a passion for advocating for those in need, James J. McHugh, Jr. is dedicated to providing exceptional legal services to clients throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

About Medical Malpractice Law

Medical malpractice attorneys represent patients harmed by healthcare provider negligence. They fight for compensation for injuries caused by medical errors. Common matters include surgical errors, misdiagnosis, birth injuries, medication errors.

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
Updated: Mar 22, 2026