Brendan P. McHugh
About Brendan P. McHugh
Brendan P. McHugh is a lawyer based in Philadelphia, PA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2022. Brendan P. McHugh is recognized in the following practice area:
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Commercial Litigation
Current Firm: Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Education: Washington and Lee University, J.D., graduated 2015
Location: Philadelphia, PA
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