John E. Hughes

Recognized by Best Lawyers^® since 2003.

8585 Broadway, Suite 790 Merrillville, Indiana 46410

(219) 769-6552

jhughes@hwelaw.com

Firm: Hoeppner, Wagner & Evans LLP

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Overview

Firm

Hoeppner, Wagner & Evans LLP

Years In Practice

Phone Number (219) 769-6552

John Hughes has been a trial lawyer in state and federal courts for more than 45 years, focusing primarily on civil litigation and appeals representing plaintiffs and defendants. He is a Registered Civil Mediator with an active mediation practice. His extensive trial experience involves business and commercial litigation including prosecution and defense of injunction actions. He has extensive experience in insurance coverage and first party claim litigation, the defense of employment and discrimination matters, and municipal law. His trial practice includes serious personal injury and wrongful death actions including medical malpractice and railroad liability. Mr. Hughes has been an adjunct professor at the Valparaiso University School of Law.

What legal services does this lawyer offer?

Bad Faith Litigation

Bet-the-Company Litigation

Car Accidents (Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs)

Commercial Litigation

Employment Litigation

General Civil Litigation

Litigation

Litigation - Construction

Litigation - Labor and Employment

Litigation - Land Use and Zoning

Mediation

Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants

Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs

Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

Trucking Litigation

Awards

Lawyer of the Year recognition for John E. Hughes

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers^® for:

Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Chicago (2020)

Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Chicago (2018)

Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Chicago (2016)

Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, South Bend (2014)

Lake County Bar Association President's Award 2011

Education

Graduated

Capital University, BA

Graduated 1968

Valparaiso University, Juris Doctor

Graduated 1968

Contact Details and Office Locations

Office: (219) 769-6552

jhughes@hwelaw.com

8585 Broadway, Suite 790
Merrillville, Indiana 46410

Merrillville, Indiana 46410

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