Atty. James Richard Dougherty

Atty. James Richard Dougherty

James Richard Dougherty is a lawyer practicing litigation, insurance, municipal law and 2 other areas of law. James received a degree from Eastern Illinois University in 1999, and has been licensed for 24 years.

Aurora Aurora 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About James Richard Dougherty at a glance

James Richard Dougherty is a Partner based in Aurora, Illinois, practicing at Whitt Law LLC. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on personal injury, tax, litigation, government, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2002), Supreme Court of Illinois (2002), and US District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2002). Educated at Eastern Illinois University (Dean, 1999) and John Marshall Law School, Chicago JD - Juris Doctor (—). Active member of American Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, Kane County Bar Association, National Institute for Trial Advocacy, America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals. Serands clients in Aurora, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James Richard Dougherty is a lawyer practicing litigation, insurance, municipal law and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a degree from Eastern Illinois University in 1999, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • James practices at Whitt Law LLC in Aurora, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Richard Dougherty's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Tax Law

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Civil Litigation

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James Richard Dougherty is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

James Richard Dougherty is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Illinois →

Insurance Law

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James Richard Dougherty is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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 Aurora 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Richard Dougherty

Where is James Richard Dougherty's law office located?
James Richard Dougherty's law practice is located in Aurora, Illinois. The firm is Whitt Law LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Richard Dougherty handle?
James Richard Dougherty focuses on personal injury, tax, litigation, government, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Richard Dougherty practiced law?
James Richard Dougherty has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did James Richard Dougherty go to law school?
James Richard Dougherty earned their education at (Dean, 1999); (—).
How can I contact James Richard Dougherty for a consultation?
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Education

Dean
Eastern Illinois University
- 1999
John Marshall Law School, Chicago JD - Juris Doctor
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2002
Supreme Court of Illinois
Admitted: 2002
US District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2002

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