Atty. Brenda Doherty

Atty. Brenda Doherty

Brenda Doherty is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, civil rights, corporate law and 3 other areas of law. Brenda received a B.A. degree from Brown University in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Springfield Springfield 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Brenda Doherty at a glance

Brenda Doherty is an Associate based in Springfield, Massachusetts. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on estate planning, employment, business, tax, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1987). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1987) and Brown University (B.A., 1984). Serands clients in Springfield, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Brenda Doherty is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, civil rights, corporate law and 3 other areas of law
  • Brenda received a B.A. degree from Brown University in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Brenda practices in Springfield, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Brenda Doherty's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brenda Doherty handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Brenda Doherty is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Massachusetts →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Brenda Doherty is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Brenda Doherty is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Massachusetts →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Brenda Doherty is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Massachusetts →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Springfield are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brenda Doherty

Where is Brenda Doherty's law office located?
Brenda Doherty's law practice is located in Springfield, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brenda Doherty handle?
Brenda Doherty focuses on estate planning, employment, business, tax, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Brenda Doherty practiced law?
Brenda Doherty has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Brenda Doherty go to law school?
Brenda Doherty earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact Brenda Doherty for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1987
B.A.
Brown University
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1987

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