Atty. Janet Marie Doherty

Atty. Janet Marie Doherty

Janet Marie Doherty is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy / chapter 7, bankruptcy / chapter 11, bankruptcy / chapter 13 and 7 other areas of law. Janet received a B.A. degree from LaSalle University in 2005, and has been licensed for 18 years.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About Janet Marie Doherty at a glance

Janet Marie Doherty is an Associate based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Dechert LLP. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on chapter 7, chapter 13, business, bankruptcy, and chapter 11. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (2008) and New York (2016). Educated at Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law (J.D., 2008) and LaSalle University (B.A., 2005). Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Janet Marie Doherty is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy / chapter 7, bankruptcy / chapter 11, bankruptcy / chapter 13 and 7 other areas of law
  • Janet received a B.A. degree from LaSalle University in 2005, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Janet practices at Dechert LLP in Philadelphia, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Janet Marie Doherty's Areas of Practice

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

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

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Business & Corporate Law

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

Janet Marie Doherty is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Janet Marie Doherty is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Janet Marie Doherty is one of 5,840 chapter 11 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 11 attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Janet Marie Doherty

Where is Janet Marie Doherty's law office located?
Janet Marie Doherty's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm is Dechert LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Janet Marie Doherty handle?
Janet Marie Doherty focuses on chapter 7, chapter 13, business, bankruptcy, chapter 11. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Janet Marie Doherty practiced law?
Janet Marie Doherty has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Janet Marie Doherty go to law school?
Janet Marie Doherty earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A., 2005).
How can I contact Janet Marie Doherty for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law
- 2008
B.A.
LaSalle University
- 2005

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2008
New York
Admitted: 2016

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