Atty. John B. Dougherty
John (Jack) Dougherty is a resident of Lower Paxton Township where he resides with his wife and two children. He is a graduate of Villanova University and Widener University School of Law.
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John B. Dougherty is a Member based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, practicing at Ira H. Weinstock, P.C.. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, workers comp, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1993) and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania (1993). Educated at Widener University School of Law (J.D., 1993) and Villanova University (B.A., 1990). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Dauphin County Bar Association. Serands clients in Harrisburg, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- John (Jack) Dougherty is a resident of Lower Paxton Township where he resides with his wife and two children
- He is a graduate of Villanova University and Widener University School of Law
- For the past seventeen years he has represented working men and women for various legal issues including but not limited to personal injury, workers compensation, unemployment compensation, discrimination, criminal and traffic issues
- In addition, he has represented labor unions before the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board, the National Labor Relations Board and he has handled numerous grievance arbitration hearings and negotiations
- He frequently speaks to unions including the Teamsters and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers regarding common legal issues faced by Union Stewards and members in the workplace, including the effects of Act 60 on Unemployment Recipients in the Building Trades
- He has also represented Union Trustees in Multi-Employer Taft Hartley employee benefit plans
- He is actively involved in his community as a member of the operations board of the Lower Paxton Township Friendship Community Center as well as various school and sports associations
- Attorney Dougherty’s practice is focused on a full service approach to helping Unions and working men and women navigate the legal system and assisting them with the numerous legal issues that they can encounter over the course of a lifetime
- If you have legal issue that you would like to discuss contact Attorney Dougherty at 223-234-1413 or at jdougherty@weinstocklaborlaw.com
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John B. Dougherty's Areas of Practice
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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.
John B. Dougherty is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
John B. Dougherty is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
John B. Dougherty is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
John B. Dougherty is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Harrisburg 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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