Atty. Brian B Doherty

Atty. Brian B Doherty

Mr. Brian B Doherty is a lawyer practicing government & regulatory affairs, energy & sustainability, employment law & labor relations and 1 other area of law.

Portland Portland 48 Years Experience 48 year
Call (971) 361-9436

Profile Summary

About Brian B Doherty at a glance

Brian B Doherty is a Partner based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on employment, education, environmental, government, and energy. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1978) and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1979). Educated at Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark College (J.D., 1978) and Notre Dame University (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Multnomah County and American Bar Associations Oregon State Bar. Serves clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Brian B Doherty is a lawyer practicing government & regulatory affairs, energy & sustainability, employment law & labor relations and 1 other area of law
  • Brian received a B.A. degree from Notre Dame University in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Brian practices at Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP in Portland, OR and 3 others locations

Practice Areas Explained

Brian B Doherty's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

Brian B Doherty is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Oregon →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Brian B Doherty is one of 21,546 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Oregon →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Brian B Doherty is one of 50,776 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Oregon →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Brian B Doherty is one of 118,414 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Oregon →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

Brian B Doherty is one of 32,699 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Oregon →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oregon

Practicing law in Oregon. Legal matters in Oregon are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Portland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Oregon state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Oregon brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Oregon courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brian B Doherty

Where is Brian B Doherty's law office located?
Brian B Doherty's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. The firm is Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian B Doherty handle?
Brian B Doherty focuses on employment, education, environmental, government, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has Brian B Doherty practiced law?
Brian B Doherty has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Brian B Doherty go to law school?
Brian B Doherty earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact Brian B Doherty for a consultation?
You can contact Brian B Doherty directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Brian B Doherty received?
Brian B Doherty's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark College
- 1978
B.A.
Notre Dame University
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1979

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