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Hugh Coleman
Hugh Coleman
Denton, Texas
Phone: (940) 387-3518
Toll Free:
(888) 691-7825
Fax: (940) 383-4387
Attorney Hugh Coleman graduated from Trinity University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1990 before continuing his studies at the University of Tulsa School of Law, from which he received his law degree in 1994.
He practices is the areas of general litigation, employment law, municipal law, and government practice, and is licensed to practice law in all Texas State Courts, the United States Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, and the United States District Courts for the Northern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas.
Mr. Coleman's past experience includes serving as an Assistant County Attorney for El Paso County, Texas, from 1995 to 1998 and as Assistant Criminal District Attorney and Counsel to the Denton County Sheriff's Office from 1999 to 2006. In his work in El Paso County, he provided legal advise and defense for not only the county itself, but also for its Commissioners Court, Sheriff's Office, and other county agencies. In his work with Denton County, he provided legal advise and representation for the county and Sheriff's office in regard to employment, civil rights, negligence claims, drafting policies and contracts, and providing guidance in criminal cases.
Areas of Practice:
- General Litigation
- Government Practice
- Employment Law
- Municipal Law
Litigation Percentage:
- 50% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions:
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas, 1999
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas, 1999
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 1996
- U.S. District Court Western District of Texas, 1996
- Texas, 1995
Education:
- University of Tulsa College of Law, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1994, J.D.
- Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas, 1990, B.A., Philosophy - Legal Theory
Representative Cases:
- Gonzalez v State, 938 S.W.2d 482 (Texas - 8th Court of Appeals 1996)
- Denton County v. Howard, 22 S.W.3d 113 (Texas - 2nd Court of Appeals 2000)
Honors and Awards:
- Texas Young Lawyers Association, President's Award of Merit, 2002 - 2003
- Texas Young Lawyers Association, President's Award of Merit, 2004 - 2005
Professional Associations and Memberships:
- Denton County Bar Association, 2007 - Present, President Elect
- Denton County Bar Association, 2006 - 2007, Vice President
- Greater Denton County Young Lawyers Association, 2000 - 2001, President
Awards & Bar-Related Activities
- Texas Young Lawyers Association
Director, District 11, 2001-2005
Chair of Community Education Committee, 2001-2004
Chair of Local Affiliates Committee, 2004-2005 - Texas Young Lawyers Association
President's Award of Merit for exemplary performance of duties in service to the public and the Bar, 2002-2003, 2004-2005 - Greater Denton Young Lawyers Association, President, 2000-2001
- Denton County Bar Association
Member, 1999-present
Vice President 2005-2006 - Denton County Alternative Dispute Resolution Program, Director, 2004-present
- Texas District and County Attorneys Association, Member, 1996-present
- North Central Texas Narcotics Task Force
Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Support, 2003
Past Employment Positions:
- El Paso County Attorney's Office, Assistant County Attorney, 1995 - 1998
- Denton County District Attorney's Office, Counsel to the Denton County Sheriff, 1999 - 2006
Pro Bono Activities:
- Volunteer Mediator for the Denton County Dispute Resolution Center, 2004 - Present
Ancillary Businesses:
- Non-Profit Advising