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Christopher E. Dougherty is a wrongful death, military, and entertainment attorney based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in Florida (1986), Pennsylvania (1988), and Maine (1997). Educated at Stetson University College of Law JD - Juris Doctor (—). Serves clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Christopher E. Dougherty is a lawyer practicing advertising, military law, wrongful death
- Christopher has been licensed for 40 years
- Christopher practices in Philadelphia, PA
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Christopher E. Dougherty is one of 28,053 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Military attorneys for court-martial, discharge upgrades, veterans benefits, and military family matters.
Christopher E. Dougherty is one of 7,358 military attorneys indexed nationally. Browse military attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
Christopher E. Dougherty is one of 41,102 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in Pennsylvania →
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Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Philadelphia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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