Atty. Daniel W. Doherty
Certified Public Accountant, Massachusetts, 1984. Co-Author: "Limited Liability Companies: The Entity of Choice in Massachusetts," National Business Institute, Inc., 1996, 1997, 1998.
Business Law & More Attorney · Serving Peabody, MA · 39+ Years Experience
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About Daniel W. Doherty at a Glance
Daniel W. Doherty is a Shareholder based in Peabody, Massachusetts, practicing at MacLean Holloway Doherty & Sheehan, P.C.. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1987) and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts and U.S. Tax Court (1989). Educated at Suffolk University (J.D., 1987) and Merrimack College (B.S.B.A., 1981). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Massachusetts (Member, Tax Council) and American (Member, Sections on: Tax Probate and Real Property) Bar Associations Massachusetts Society of Certified Accountants American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Serves clients in Peabody, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel W. Doherty
Certified Public Accountant, Massachusetts, 1984
Co-Author
"Limited Liability Companies: The Entity of Choice in Massachusetts," National Business Institute, Inc., 1996, 1997, 1998
Instructor
- "IRS Practice and Procedure," Foundation for Continuing Education, 1996-1999
- "Corporate Tax Strategies," Foundation for Continuing Education, 1996
- "Asset Protection Strategies," Foundation for Continuing Education, 1996-1999
Practice Areas Explained
Daniel W. Doherty's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel W. Doherty handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Peabody.
Probate in Peabody
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Estate Planning & Probate in Peabody
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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Business & Corporate Law in Peabody
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Daniel W. Doherty is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →
Tax Law in Peabody
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Daniel W. Doherty is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Massachusetts →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Peabody
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 Peabody 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 venue, 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.
Peabody Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Peabody-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Peabody Choose Daniel W. Doherty
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 Daniel W. Doherty's practice in the field of probate, estate planning, business, and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel W. Doherty brings 39+ 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 Massachusetts and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts and U.S. Tax Court, Daniel W. Doherty can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering probate, estate planning, and business, Daniel W. Doherty can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Peabody
A Peabody-based practice means Daniel W. Doherty attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Daniel W. Doherty Handles in Peabody
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