About Charles W. Pugh

Charles W. Pugh helps clients navigate through a wide range of complex corporate litigation, including contractual disputes, shareholder disputes, business torts, consumer class actions and employment matters. Representing both individuals and businesses, he is fully involved in all aspects of case development and trial preparation, arguing motions, engaging in arbitration, and taking and defending depositions in state and federal proceedings. Charlie also has extensive experience engaging in expert discovery and drafting briefs, pleadings, discovery requests and legal memoranda. Representing businesses, he has successfully defeated federal lawsuits through motions for summary judgment, sparing clients both the expense and uncertainty of trial.

Professional History

• Partner, Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP, 2019-present; Of Counsel, 2016-18; Associate, 2012-16

• Associate, Fox Rothschild LLP, 2010-12

• Associate, Jones Day, 2004-10

Experience

• Winning a state court jury trial for a pro bono client in housing matter; delivering the opening statement, examining all witnesses, and preserving trial victory with an oral argument defeating defendant’s post-trial motion for relief.

• Successfully obtaining relief under United Nations Convention against Torture for pro bono Vietnamese citizen in removal proceedings in immigration court in Cleveland

• Obtained summary judgment for client in federal court in California, defeating claims for fraud, breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and breach of contract.

• Obtained summary judgment for client in federal court in Pennsylvania, defeating claim under Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO).

Publications & Speaking Engagements

• "Finding Middle Ground: Reconciling the Disparate Approaches Courts Have Taken in Determining Liability When a Purchaser Declines Optional Safety Equipment," Charles W. Pugh, Esq.

January 01, 2010

Awards & Distinctions

Rising Star, Ohio Super Lawyers®, 2017-19

Memberships & Affiliations

Ohio State Bar Association, Member

 

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Areas of Law

  • Litigation
  • Other 2
    • Class Action Litigation
    • Complex Commercial Litigation

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2004, Ohio
    2010, Pennsylvania
    U.S. District Courts for the Northern District of Ohio, Southern District of Ohio, Western District of Pennsylvania
    United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
    Memberships
    Ohio State Bar Association.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    New York University School of Law
    Class of 2004
    J.D.
    Moot Court Board of Governors
    Other Education
    Kenyon College
    Class of 2001
    B.A.
    cum laude; Sports Editor, Kenyon Collegian
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  • Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?
    Yes, Charles W. Pugh is admitted to practice in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Charles W. Pugh is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP has 130 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Charles W. Pugh attended New York University School of Law.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP was established in 1920.