Joseph McHugh

Joseph McHugh, Esq., is a respected California attorney with more than 30 years of experience in asset protection, estate planning, elder law, and complex business matters. As the founding and managing attorney of LA Law Center, PC, he provides strategic legal solutions designed to protect personal and business assets, guide families through life transitions, and resolve sensitive legal challenges with skill and professionalism. His work reflects a deep dedication to helping individuals, families, and business owners protect what matters most.

Joseph earned an undergraduate degree in Business Administration (Finance & Accounting) from California State University, Fullerton. He went on to obtain his J.D. from Whittier Law School. Before launching LA Law Center, PC, he built a strong foundation in corporate operations and governance through his work at Disney and later at Walt Disney Imagineering, where he served as Manager of Contract Administration.

Joseph has developed a broad practice that includes asset protection planning, estate planning, trusts, LLC formation, business law, probate administration, Medi-Cal planning, and special needs planning. He is known for creating comprehensive and customized legal strategies tailored to each client’s goals. His background in finance and complex business dealings enables him to guide business owners, professionals, and families through high-stakes legal matters with confidence and clarity.

Joseph McHugh has helped countless clients throughout his career protect their wealth, manage life’s transitions, and secure their futures. He is an active member of the State Bar of California and the Business Law, Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Sections. He also participates in the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys and multiple regional bar associations, advancing legal knowledge and client advocacy across California.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Principal and Managing Attorney, LA Law Center, PC
• Member, State Bar Of California
• Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association
• Member, Burbank Bar Association
• Member, Beverly Hills Bar Association
• Member, Irish-American Bar Association
• Member, National Association of Elder Law Attorneys
• Member, California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform

Licensed State

• California

Education

• Whittier Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• California State University
  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
  

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