Atty. James Kevin Dougherty

Atty. James Kevin Dougherty

James Kevin Dougherty is a lawyer practicing public finance, capital markets, education law. James received a B.A. degree from Bucknell University in 1979, and has been licensed for 35 years.

New York New York 35 yrs experience 35 year
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About James Kevin Dougherty at a glance

James Kevin Dougherty is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Mcguirewoods Llp. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on education and government. Admitted to practice in New York (1991) and North Carolina (2014). Educated at Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 1990) and Bucknell University (B.A., 1979). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Kevin Dougherty is a lawyer practicing public finance, capital markets, education law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Bucknell University in 1979, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • James practices at McGuireWoods LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James Kevin Dougherty's Areas of Practice

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

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

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Government & Administrative Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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

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Where is James Kevin Dougherty's law office located?
James Kevin Dougherty's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Mcguirewoods Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Kevin Dougherty handle?
James Kevin Dougherty focuses on education, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James Kevin Dougherty practiced law?
James Kevin Dougherty has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did James Kevin Dougherty go to law school?
James Kevin Dougherty earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1979).
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Education

J.D.
Fordham University School of Law
- 1990
B.A.
Bucknell University
- 1979

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1991
North Carolina
Admitted: 2014

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