Lawyer Michael B. Hughes, graduated from University of Texas, Class of 1975, B.A., with honors University of Texas, Class of 1978, J.D., is now employed by McLeod, Alexander, Powel & Apffel A Professional Corporation at 802 Rosenberg Galveston, TX 77553-0629.

While being a member of Galveston County Bar Association State Bar of Texas Association of Freight Loss and Damage Counsel Texas Railroad Lawyers Association Maritime Law Association of the United States., Michael B. Hughes is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Michael B. Hughes as your lawyer, you should consider whether Michael B. Hughes offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Michael B. Hughes has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Michael B. Hughes's office is located at Galveston, TX, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Michael B. Hughes's practice areas include Railroad Law, Toxic Tort Law, Wills and Estate Planning.

Michael B. Hughes's college and law school education includes University of Texas, Class of 1975, B.A., with honors, University of Texas, Class of 1978, J.D.. Other biographical background includes AV Preeminent | Michael Hughes has practiced law with the firm since 1978 and became a firm officer in 1984.He has a general civil practice spending most of his time dealing with estate and probate litigation and issues relating to transportation law, handling the trial and appeal of cases at all levels of the state and federal court system. His clients include the BNSF Railway Co., the Port of Galveston and several offshore service companies. The cases he has handled have resulted in over 40 published opinions at either the appellate or state level and one was featured on Court TV. He has served on the University of Texas Maritime Law Conference Planning Committee for over 15 years and has been a member of the Conference of Freight Loss & Damage Counsel for over 20 years. In his personal time, he has been appointed by the Governor of the State of Texas to serve on the Board of the Pilot Commissioners (serving as chair 1988-1992); publicly elected to serve on the Board of Trustees of the Galveston Independent School District 2000-2006, serving as president of the board 2004-5; served as board member of Rosenberg Library, Galveston Historical Foundation, Trinity Episcopal Church, and of the Galveston Symphony Orchestra. He has been married to Nancy for 30 years and they have 3 children, Laura, Katherine and Matthew. Publications•“Initiating Probate Proceedings,” Texas Probate, Estate, and Trust Administration, Matthew, Bender and Co., Inc. 1993 Community•Galveston Co. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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