Atty. James Henry O'Doherty

Atty. James Henry O'Doherty

James Henry O'Doherty is a lawyer practicing land use / zoning, mergers / acquisitions, bankruptcy / chapter 13 and 8 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1996, and has been licensed for 27 years.

Livonia Livonia 27 yrs experience 27 year
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About James Henry O'Doherty at a glance

James Henry O'Doherty is a chapter 13, employment, business, bankruptcy, and m&a attorney based in Livonia, Michigan. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1999) and Michigan United States District Court Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan United States Distri (2001). Educated at Duke University School of Law (J.D., 1999) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1996). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Livonia, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Henry O'Doherty is a lawyer practicing land use / zoning, mergers / acquisitions, bankruptcy / chapter 13 and 8 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1996, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • James practices in Livonia, MI

Practice Areas Explained

James Henry O'Doherty's Areas of Practice

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

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

James Henry O'Doherty is one of 6,374 chapter 13 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 13 attorneys in Michigan →

Employment Law

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

James Henry O'Doherty is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Michigan →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James Henry O'Doherty is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Michigan →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

James Henry O'Doherty is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Michigan →

Mergers & Acquisitions

James Henry O'Doherty is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Michigan →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Livonia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan 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 Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Henry O'Doherty

Where is James Henry O'Doherty's law office located?
James Henry O'Doherty's law practice is located in Livonia, Michigan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Henry O'Doherty handle?
James Henry O'Doherty focuses on chapter 13, employment, business, bankruptcy, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has James Henry O'Doherty practiced law?
James Henry O'Doherty has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did James Henry O'Doherty go to law school?
James Henry O'Doherty earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A., 1996).
How can I contact James Henry O'Doherty for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Henry O'Doherty received?
James Henry O'Doherty's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Duke University School of Law
- 1999
B.A.
University of Michigan
- 1996

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1999
Michigan United States District Court Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan United States Distri
Admitted: 2001

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