Atty. Eric William Doherty

Atty. Eric William Doherty

Eric William Doherty is a lawyer practicing business law, venture capital. Eric received a B.A. degree from Macalester College in 1995, and has been licensed for 24 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 24 Years Experience 24 year
Call (650) 744-3482

Profile Summary

About Eric William Doherty at a glance

Eric William Doherty is an Associate based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Cooley LLP. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on business. Admitted to practice in California (2002). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 2002) and Macalester College (B.A., 1995). Serves clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Eric William Doherty is a lawyer practicing business law, venture capital
  • Eric received a B.A. degree from Macalester College in 1995, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Eric practices at Cooley LLP in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Eric William Doherty's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Palo Alto are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Eric William Doherty

Where is Eric William Doherty's law office located?
Eric William Doherty's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Cooley LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Eric William Doherty handle?
Eric William Doherty focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Eric William Doherty practiced law?
Eric William Doherty has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Eric William Doherty go to law school?
Eric William Doherty earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.A., 1995).
How can I contact Eric William Doherty for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 2002
B.A.
Macalester College
- 1995

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2002

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