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Paul Hughes

Paul Hughes

USA 2026

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McDermott Will & Schulte
 McDermott Will & Schulte

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Appellate Law

USA - Nationwide

7 years ranked

Intellectual Property: Appellate

USA - Nationwide

2 years ranked

About

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USA

Practice Areas

Paul Hughes is the co-head of the Firm’s practices focusing on Supreme Court & Appellate Litigation as well as Government & Regulatory Litigation. He briefs and argues complex appeals, and he develops legal strategy before trial courts, including strategic affirmative litigation. Paul serves as an elected member of the Firm’s Management Committee.

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Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Appellate Law - USA - Nationwide

Band 3
Individual Editorial
Paul Hughes of McDermott Will & Emery LLP has a flourishing reputation for his appellate work, acting for clients on a diverse range of appeals across state and federal courts.
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Intellectual Property: Appellate - USA - Nationwide

Band 3
Individual Editorial

Paul Hughes' respected appellate practice sees him advise clients on appeals resulting from cross-border patent litigation. He also has experience on trade secrets appeals.

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Strengths

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  • I think Paul's creativity and his ability to distill things down to the essence is great. He does a good job of developing the key issues, keeping them front and center.

    Appellate LawChambers Guide to the USA

  • Paul can make a silk purse out of a sow's ear.

    Appellate LawChambers Guide to the USA

  • Paul is an excellent attorney. He's exceedingly responsive, knowledgeable and experienced.

    Appellate LawChambers Guide to the USA

  • Paul is the best legal mind that I have ever met.

    Appellate LawChambers Guide to the USA

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District of Columbia

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