About James McHugh

James B. McHugh has built his career on a simple but powerful principle: the elderly and vulnerable deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. When James was just a boy, his father suffered a life-changing car accident that left him in a coma and struggling with severe disabilities. These early experiences left a lasting impression, inspiring him to become an advocate for those who cannot protect themselves. Throughout his career, James has remained deeply committed to his clients, providing a voice for the vulnerable and demanding accountability from those who put profits ahead of patient safety.

Proven verdicts and settlements at McHugh Fuller Law Group, PLLC

These results are credited to McHugh Fuller Law Group, PLLC. A result appears under an attorney's own name only when a published source names them as counsel on the case.

Hours before opening arguments in the first federal opioid bellwether trial, Cuyahoga and Summit counties in Ohio secured a $260 million settlement from distributors AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health, and McKesson, plus manufacturer Teva.

U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio, Cleveland (MDL 2804) · 2019Product LiabilityRead the full story →

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Practice areas

Education

Stetson University College of Law
J.D., 1990
University of South Florida
Undergraduate

Bar admissions & credentials

State Bar of Alabama
State Bar of Arkansas
State Bar of District of Columbia
State Bar of Florida
State Bar of Georgia
State Bar of Kentucky
State Bar of Oklahoma
State Bar of Mississippi
State Bar of Pennsylvania
State Bar of Tennessee
State Bar of Texas
State Bar of West Virginia

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