Matthew B. E. Hughes is Board Certified in Personal Injury
Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He is
an associate member of the American Board of Trial
Advocates. He is also rated AV-Preeminent as a trial lawyer
by Martindale-Hubble.
Mr. Hughes has defended hundreds of physicians in cases
involving alleged medical malpractice and in matters before
the State Medical Board. He enjoys appellate advocacy and
has argued numerous cases to the appellate courts. Five of
his cases have been reported in the Southwestern Reporter.
Mr. Hughes also handles employment law matters. He has
defended employers accused of sexual harassment and
counseled employers and employees on their rights under
state and federal law.
Other areas of interest and/or experience include:
Probate Litigation
Non-Compete Agreements
Breach of Contract Actions
Physician Contracts
Copyright and Trademark
Representation Before State Administrative Bodies
General Civil Litigation
Matthew
also also makes presentations on medical and employment law
issues. Recent presentations include:
"Deciphering Records: What to Look For and What Should be
There," Address at Lorman Medical Records Law Conference
(February 13, 2008).
"The Use and Misuse of Physician Extenders," Address at
Houston Bar Association's Health Law Section meeting (July
9, 2008).
"Patient, M.D.: How the Internet is
Changing the Physician-Patient Relationship"
Address at Houston Bar Association Health Law Section
Meeting (March 9, 2011).
Email:
mhughes@bostonhughes.com
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