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About J. Patrick Doherty at a glance
J. Patrick Doherty is a Member based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Doherty & Doherty LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on business and tax. Admitted to practice in Texas (1980). Educated at University of Texas (J.D., 1980) and University of Texas (B.B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Houston Bar Association. Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. Patrick Doherty handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
J. Patrick Doherty is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
J. Patrick Doherty is one of 77,130 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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