Atty. Douglas Blair Dougherty
Douglas Blair Dougherty is a lawyer practicing divorce, dissolution and legal separation, property and debt division - business interests and 17 other areas of law. Douglas received a B.A. degree from The Ohio State University in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years.
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Douglas Blair Dougherty is a Certified Specialist in Family Relations Law, Ohio State Bar Association based in Columbus, Ohio, practicing at Dougherty, Hanneman & Piccin, LLC. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, criminal defense, family law, and business. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1980) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio (1980). Educated at Ohio Northern University, Pettit College of Law (J.D., 1980) and The Ohio State University (B.A. Social, 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association Ohio State Bar Association Columbus Bar Association, Has argued and won cases in the Supreme Court of Ohio and several Ohio courts of appeal, and Practice limited to family relations law in central Ohio. Serves clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Douglas Blair Dougherty is a lawyer practicing divorce, dissolution and legal separation, property and debt division - business interests and 17 other areas of law
- Douglas received a B.A. degree from The Ohio State University in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Douglas practices at Dougherty, Hanneman & Piccin, LLC in Columbus, OH
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Why local counsel matters in Ohio
Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Columbus are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio 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 Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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