Atty. James W Dougherty

Atty. James W Dougherty

James W Dougherty is a lawyer practicing child custody law, product liability law. James received a B.A. degree from Fordham University, and has been licensed for 55 years.

Jersey City Jersey City 55 yrs experience 55 year
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About James W Dougherty at a glance

James W Dougherty is a Member based in Jersey City, New Jersey, practicing at James W. Dougherty Esquire. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on child custody and product liability. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1971) and New York (1982). Educated at Seton Hall University J.D. (—) and Fordham University B.A. (—). Serands clients in Jersey City, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James W Dougherty is a lawyer practicing child custody law, product liability law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Fordham University, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • James practices at James W. Dougherty Esquire in Jersey City, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

James W Dougherty's Areas of Practice

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

Child Custody & Visitation

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Product Liability

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

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

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Where is James W Dougherty's law office located?
James W Dougherty's law practice is located in Jersey City, New Jersey. The firm is James W. Dougherty Esquire. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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James W Dougherty focuses on child custody, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has James W Dougherty practiced law?
James W Dougherty has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
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Education

Seton Hall University J.D.
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Fordham University B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1971
New York
Admitted: 1982

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