Atty. C Michael Dougherty
C Michael Dougherty is a lawyer practicing insurance and risk management. C received a B.A. degree from Rutgers University in 1984, and has been licensed for 35 years.
Insurance and Risk Management Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 35+ Years Experience
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About C Michael Dougherty at a Glance
C Michael Dougherty is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on insurance. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1991) and New York (1991). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1990) and Rutgers University (B.A., 1984). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About C Michael Dougherty
- C Michael Dougherty is a lawyer practicing insurance and risk management
- C received a B.A. degree from Rutgers University in 1984, and has been licensed for 35 years
- C practices at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP in New York, NY
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C Michael Dougherty's Areas of Legal Practice
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Insurance Law in New York
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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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 venue, 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in New York Choose C Michael Dougherty
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish C Michael Dougherty's practice in the field of insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
C Michael Dougherty brings 35+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New Jersey and New York, C Michael Dougherty can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Insurance Practice
Concentrating on insurance means C Michael Dougherty's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means C Michael Dougherty attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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