Atty. John Patrick Doherty

Atty. John Patrick Doherty

John Patrick Doherty is a lawyer practicing litigation, commercial, securities litigation and 4 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1992, and has been licensed for 34 years.

New York New York 34 Years Experience 34 year
Call (332) 252-0090

Profile Summary

About John Patrick Doherty at a glance

John Patrick Doherty is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Alston & Bird LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on business, securities, litigation, consumer, and adr. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1992) and New York (1997). Educated at Fordham University (J.D., 1996) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1992). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Patrick Doherty is a lawyer practicing litigation, commercial, securities litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1992, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • John practices at Alston & Bird LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

John Patrick Doherty's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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Consumer Protection

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Mediation & Arbitration

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Patrick Doherty

Where is John Patrick Doherty's law office located?
John Patrick Doherty's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Alston & Bird LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Patrick Doherty handle?
John Patrick Doherty focuses on business, securities, litigation, consumer, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John Patrick Doherty practiced law?
John Patrick Doherty has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did John Patrick Doherty go to law school?
John Patrick Doherty earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact John Patrick Doherty for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Fordham University
- 1996
B.A.
University of Notre Dame
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1992
New York
Admitted: 1997

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