Hugh Coleman is a native Texan. He graduated from Trinity University in San Antonio with a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy and received his law degree from the University of Tulsa School of Law. He is licensed to practice law in all Texas State Courts and is also admitted to practice before the United States District Courts for the Northern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Texas, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

Hugh is passionate about public service, as demonstrated by his tenure as Denton County Commissioner for Precinct #1 from 2009 to 2020. He is also an engaged member of the legal community. He is a Past President of the Denton County Bar Association and is a past President of the Denton County Young Lawyers Association. Coleman was also instrumental in the creation of the highly acclaimed Denton County Alternative Dispute Resolution Program (DCAP), which provides pro bono and low-cost mediation services to residents of Denton County. Coleman is also a past Director of the Texas Young Lawyers Association, receiving the President's Award of Merit for exemplary service to the public and bar in 2003 and 2005. He has also served on the Local Rules Committee for the United States District Court, Eastern District of Texas, and the State Bar of Texas Local Services Committee.

His legal experience is comprehensive, encompassing both civil and criminal trial work. As a city attorney, municipal prosecutor, assistant county attorney, and assistant district attorney/General Counsel to the Denton County Sheriff's Office, he has handled a diverse range of litigation cases, including civil rights matters, employment lawsuits, tort, and negligence claims.

In private practice, Hugh has represented individuals and businesses in various employment law matters. This includes litigating claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, age and sex discrimination, workers' compensation retaliation, and unemployment disputes. He also has extensive experience working with businesses where he has drafted and implemented human resources policies, standard operating procedures, drafted and negotiated employment agreements, severance agreements, non-compete agreements, corporate formations, real estate transactions, and buy-sell agreements.