Ruden McClosky Shareholder Brian McHugh Certified as Florida Supreme Court Mediator

July 20, 2011 - PRLog -- The law firm of Ruden McClosky is pleased to announce that shareholder, Brian S. McHugh, has been certified by the Florida Supreme Court as a Circuit Court Mediator in all circuit courts throughout the state of Florida. Mr. McHugh will be providing Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) services relating to a broad range of civil disputes including commercial matters; contracts; wills and estate matters; insurance; real estate; construction; product liability; intellectual property; personal injury; and wrongful death. His experience throughout his legal career in Uniform Commercial Code and other business, real estate, probate and trust disputes provides a solid foundation for his mediation practice.

McHugh is a member of Ruden McClosky's Litigation Practice Group, where he concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial, real estate, probate and trust litigation. McHugh serves a diverse client base including large and small corporations, individuals, developers, landlords and tenants, estates, and government-related entities. He is resident at the firm’s Ft. Lauderdale office located at 200 E. Broward Blvd., Ste. 1500.

An AV Preeminent rated attorney, McHugh earned his law degree, with high honors, at Florida State University (J.D., 1985), and is a graduate of Harvard University (B.A., cum laude, 1982). He is admitted to The Florida Bar and is licensed to practice before the U.S. District Court, Southern and Middle Districts of Florida.

Ruden McClosky, one of Florida’s longest standing full-service law firms, represents regional, national, and international clients with business interests throughout the state. With offices across Florida, Ruden McClosky is fueled by strong client relationships, a roster of experienced attorneys, and a commitment to delivering superior client service with a focus on results. Among the most respected law firms in the state for more than 50 years, Ruden McClosky’s culture is grounded in professionalism, diversity, and civic involvement. For more information please visit www.ruden.com.

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