Atty. John Michael "Jack" Doherty
John Michael Doherty is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Real Estate Law. John Michael, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2021.
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John Michael "Jack" Doherty is a business, real estate, and litigation attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Holland & Knight LLP. Educated at Fordham University (J.D., 2015). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Michael Doherty is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Real Estate Law
- John Michael, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2021
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John Michael is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Michael "Jack" Doherty handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
John Michael "Jack" Doherty is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New York →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
John Michael "Jack" Doherty is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New York →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
John Michael "Jack" Doherty is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New York →
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Why local counsel matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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