Atty. James P Doherty, Jr

Atty. James P Doherty, Jr

James P Doherty, Jr is a lawyer practicing insurance law, hospital law. James received a B.B.A. degree from Loyola University in 1968, and has been licensed for 55 years.

Opelousas Opelousas 55 yrs experience 55 year
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Profile Summary

About James P Doherty, Jr at a glance

James P Doherty, Jr is a health care and insurance attorney based in Opelousas, Louisiana. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1971). Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 1971) and Loyola University (B.B.A., 1968). Serands clients in Opelousas, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James P Doherty, Jr is a lawyer practicing insurance law, hospital law
  • James received a B.B.A. degree from Loyola University in 1968, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • James practices in Opelousas, LA

Practice Areas Explained

James P Doherty, Jr's Areas of Practice

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

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

James P Doherty, Jr is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Louisiana →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

James P Doherty, Jr is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Louisiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James P Doherty, Jr

Where is James P Doherty, Jr's law office located?
James P Doherty, Jr's law practice is located in Opelousas, Louisiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James P Doherty, Jr handle?
James P Doherty, Jr focuses on health care, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has James P Doherty, Jr practiced law?
James P Doherty, Jr has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did James P Doherty, Jr go to law school?
James P Doherty, Jr earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.B.A., 1968).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Loyola University
- 1971
B.B.A.
Loyola University
- 1968

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1971

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