Atty. George Robert Dougherty

Atty. George Robert Dougherty

George Robert Dougherty is a lawyer practicing commercial. George received a B.A. degree from Swarthmore College in 1982, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Chicago Chicago 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About George Robert Dougherty at a glance

George Robert Dougherty is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Grippo & Elden LLC. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on business. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1987), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1987), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1996), and Trial Bar (1998). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1987) and Swarthmore College (B.A., 1982). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • George Robert Dougherty is a lawyer practicing commercial
  • George received a B.A. degree from Swarthmore College in 1982, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • George practices at Grippo & Elden LLC in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

George Robert Dougherty's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases George Robert Dougherty 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 Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about George Robert Dougherty

Where is George Robert Dougherty's law office located?
George Robert Dougherty's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Grippo & Elden LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does George Robert Dougherty handle?
George Robert Dougherty focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has George Robert Dougherty practiced law?
George Robert Dougherty has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did George Robert Dougherty go to law school?
George Robert Dougherty earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact George Robert Dougherty for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Northwestern University
- 1987
B.A.
Swarthmore College
- 1982

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1996
Trial Bar
Admitted: 1998

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