Atty. Joseph J. Dougherty
Joseph J. Dougherty is a lawyer practicing elder law, domestic relations, real estate.
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Joseph J. Dougherty is a family law, real estate, and elder law attorney based in Berkley, Massachusetts. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1967). Educated at Boston University (J.D., 1967) and Brown University (A.B., 1964). Serands clients in Berkley, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Joseph J. Dougherty is a lawyer practicing elder law, domestic relations, real estate
- Joseph received a A.B. degree from Brown University in 1964, and has been licensed for 59 years
- Joseph practices in Berkley, MA
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Joseph J. Dougherty's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph J. Dougherty handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Joseph J. Dougherty is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Massachusetts →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Joseph J. Dougherty is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Massachusetts →
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
Joseph J. Dougherty is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Massachusetts →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts
Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Berkley are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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