Atty. James Edward Doherty

Atty. James Edward Doherty

James Edward Doherty is a lawyer practicing general practice, property tax law. James received a B.B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years.

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About James Edward Doherty at a glance

James Edward Doherty is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Thomas M. Tully & Associates. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1978). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1978) and University of Notre Dame (B.B.A., 1975). Active member of Chicago and Illinois State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Edward Doherty is a lawyer practicing general practice, property tax law
  • James received a B.B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • James practices at Thomas M. Tully & Associates in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Edward Doherty's Areas of Practice

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

Tax Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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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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Where is James Edward Doherty's law office located?
James Edward Doherty's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Thomas M. Tully & Associates. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Edward Doherty handle?
James Edward Doherty focuses on tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Edward Doherty practiced law?
James Edward Doherty has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did James Edward Doherty go to law school?
James Edward Doherty earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.B.A., 1975).
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern University
- 1978
B.B.A.
University of Notre Dame
- 1975

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1978

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