Atty. Gerald T. Doherty
Gerald T. Doherty is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate, like kind exchanges, estate planning and 2 other areas of law.
Commercial Real Estate & More Attorney · Serving Boston, MA · 51+ Years Experience
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About Gerald T. Doherty at a Glance
Gerald T. Doherty is a Member based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Bass, Doherty & Finks, P.C.. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on estate planning, immigration, business, real estate, and commercial re. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1975) and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1994). Educated at Boston University (LL.M., 1982) and Harvard University (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Massachusetts Bar Association (Member, Section on Property Law) American Immigration Lawyers Association Massachusetts Conveyancers Association. Serves clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Gerald T. Doherty
- Gerald T. Doherty is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate, like kind exchanges, estate planning and 2 other areas of law
- Gerald received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 1970, and has been licensed for 51 years
- Gerald practices at Bass, Doherty & Finks, P.C. in Boston, MA
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Gerald T. Doherty's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gerald T. Doherty handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Boston.
Estate Planning & Probate in Boston
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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Immigration Law in Boston
Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.
Gerald T. Doherty is one of 40,259 immigration attorneys indexed nationally. Browse immigration attorneys in Massachusetts →
Business & Corporate Law in Boston
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Gerald T. Doherty is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →
Real Estate Law in Boston
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Gerald T. Doherty is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Massachusetts →
Commercial Real Estate in Boston
Gerald T. Doherty is one of 15,821 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Massachusetts →
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Boston
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 Boston 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.
Boston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Boston-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 Boston Choose Gerald T. 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 Gerald T. Doherty's practice in the field of estate planning, immigration, business, real estate, and commercial re.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Gerald T. Doherty brings 51+ 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, Gerald T. Doherty can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering estate planning, immigration, and business, Gerald T. Doherty can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Boston
A Boston-based practice means Gerald T. Doherty attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Gerald T. Doherty Handles in Boston
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