Atty. Hamilton Doherty, Jr

Atty. Hamilton Doherty, Jr

Hamilton Doherty, Jr is a lawyer practicing commercial, government, tax and 5 other areas of law. Hamilton received a B.A. degree from Amherst College in 1967, and has been licensed for 53 years.

Springfield Springfield 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About Hamilton Doherty, Jr at a glance

Hamilton Doherty, Jr is a Senior Attorney based in Springfield, Massachusetts, practicing at Bulkley, Richardson and Gelinas, LLP. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on employment, business, tax, and government. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1973). Educated at Columbia University School of Law (J.D., 1973) and Amherst College (B.A., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Springfield, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Hamilton Doherty, Jr is a lawyer practicing commercial, government, tax and 5 other areas of law
  • Hamilton received a B.A. degree from Amherst College in 1967, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • Hamilton practices at Bulkley, Richardson and Gelinas, LLP in Springfield, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Hamilton Doherty, Jr's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Hamilton Doherty, Jr is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Massachusetts →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Hamilton Doherty, Jr is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Hamilton Doherty, Jr is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Massachusetts →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Hamilton Doherty, Jr is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Massachusetts →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

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 Springfield 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Hamilton Doherty, Jr

Where is Hamilton Doherty, Jr's law office located?
Hamilton Doherty, Jr's law practice is located in Springfield, Massachusetts. The firm is Bulkley, Richardson and Gelinas, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Hamilton Doherty, Jr handle?
Hamilton Doherty, Jr focuses on employment, business, tax, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Hamilton Doherty, Jr practiced law?
Hamilton Doherty, Jr has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Hamilton Doherty, Jr go to law school?
Hamilton Doherty, Jr earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A., 1967).
How can I contact Hamilton Doherty, Jr for a consultation?
You can contact Hamilton Doherty, Jr directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Hamilton Doherty, Jr received?
Hamilton Doherty, Jr's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Columbia University School of Law
- 1973
B.A.
Amherst College
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1973

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