Atty. John B. Dougherty

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.

Harrisburg Harrisburg 33 yrs experience 33 year
Call (223) 234-1413 Email Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John B. Dougherty at a glance

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

Practice Areas Explained

John B. Dougherty's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John B. 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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Employment Law

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

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

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John B. Dougherty

Where is John B. Dougherty's law office located?
John B. Dougherty's law practice is located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The firm is Ira H. Weinstock, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John B. Dougherty handle?
John B. Dougherty focuses on personal injury, employment, workers comp, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has John B. Dougherty practiced law?
John B. Dougherty has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did John B. Dougherty go to law school?
John B. Dougherty earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact John B. Dougherty for a consultation?
You can contact John B. Dougherty directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John B. Dougherty received?
John B. Dougherty's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Widener University School of Law
- 1993
B.A.
Villanova University
- 1990

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1993

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