Brian S. McHugh

Of Counsel

As a member of the firm’s Litigation and Mediation practice groups, Brian S. McHugh concentrates his practice in the area of commercial, banking, real estate and probate and trust litigation. His client base is diverse and includes lenders, developers, landlords, tenants, estates, large and small corporations.

Mr. McHugh handles a wide range of matters for clients and has extensive experience in Uniform Commercial Code and other business disputes, trust and estates disputes, landlord/tenant issues, construction liens, enforcement of mortgages and liens in personal property, legal research, evidentiary and civil procedure issues, other contract disputes and creditor disputes. Mr. McHugh’s experience in these and other areas enables him to advise business and professional clients and individuals in connection with many types of disputes which they generally encounter.

Mr. McHugh is certified by the Supreme Court of Florida as a Circuit-Civil Mediator. Although he vigorously pursues his clients’ litigation interests, he is sensitive to opportunities to provide Alternative Dispute Resolution to assist clients in reaching a favorable out-of-court settlement where desired.

Experience

Professional and Community Involvement

Broward Alliance, Director
Broward County Bar Association, Member
Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
Leadership North Broward Alumni, Member
Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce, Director, Legal Counsel
Pompano Beach Economic Development Council, Director
Pompano Beach Rotary Club, Director
Pompano Beach Vision 2000+ Steering Committee, Vice Chairman
Pompano Proud, Inc., President

Awards

Recognitions

Best Lawyers®, “The Best Lawyers in America,” Litigation – Banking and Finance; Litigation – Construction; Litigation – Trusts and Estates, 2013-2026
Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year,” Trusts and Estates, 2020, 2023
Fort Lauderdale Illustrated, “Top Lawyers” 2021-2022
Martindale-Hubbell, Rated AV Preeminent
Super Lawyers magazine, Florida “Super Lawyers,” 2016-2022
The American Lawyer magazine, “Top Rated Lawyers,” 2012