Atty. James T. Dougherty

Atty. James T. Dougherty

James T. Dougherty is a lawyer practicing corporate law, business law, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures and 3 other areas of law.

Springfield Springfield 66 yrs experience 66 year
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Profile Summary

About James T. Dougherty at a glance

James T. Dougherty is a business, m&a, and securities attorney based in Springfield, Illinois. They have 66+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1960. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1960). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1960) and DePaul University (B.S., 1957). Serands clients in Springfield, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James T. Dougherty is a lawyer practicing corporate law, business law, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from DePaul University in 1957, and has been licensed for 66 years
  • James practices in Springfield, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James T. Dougherty's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

James T. Dougherty is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Mergers & Acquisitions

James T. Dougherty is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →

Securities Law

James T. Dougherty is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities 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 Springfield 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 T. Dougherty

Where is James T. Dougherty's law office located?
James T. Dougherty's law practice is located in Springfield, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James T. Dougherty handle?
James T. Dougherty focuses on business, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James T. Dougherty practiced law?
James T. Dougherty has 66+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1960.
Where did James T. Dougherty go to law school?
James T. Dougherty earned their education at (J.D., 1960); (B.S., 1957).
How can I contact James T. Dougherty for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 1960
B.S.
DePaul University
- 1957

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1960

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