Atty. Kevin W. Doherty

Atty. Kevin W. Doherty

Kevin W. Doherty is a lawyer practicing insurance, labor & employment, personal injury and 6 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 45 yrs experience 45 year
Call (224) 452-5033 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Kevin W. Doherty at a glance

Kevin W. Doherty is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Doherty & Progar LLC. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on discrimination, personal injury, employment, class action, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana (1981), U.S. District Court, Northern, Central and Southern Districts of Illinois (1981), and Indiana (2007). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1981) and Marquette University (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago (Civil Practice Committee) and Illinois State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Kevin W. Doherty is a lawyer practicing insurance, labor & employment, personal injury and 6 other areas of law
  • Kevin received a B.A. degree from Marquette University in 1975, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Kevin practices at Doherty & Progar LLC in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Kevin W. Doherty's Areas of Practice

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

Workplace Discrimination

Kevin W. Doherty is one of 7,100 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in Illinois →

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.

Kevin W. Doherty is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Kevin W. Doherty is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Class Action

Kevin W. Doherty is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Illinois →

Product Liability

Kevin W. Doherty is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Kevin W. Doherty

Where is Kevin W. Doherty's law office located?
Kevin W. Doherty's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Doherty & Progar LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kevin W. Doherty handle?
Kevin W. Doherty focuses on discrimination, personal injury, employment, class action, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Kevin W. Doherty practiced law?
Kevin W. Doherty has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Kevin W. Doherty go to law school?
Kevin W. Doherty earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact Kevin W. Doherty for a consultation?
You can contact Kevin W. Doherty 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 Kevin W. Doherty received?
Kevin W. Doherty's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1981
B.A.
Marquette University
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Northern, Central and Southern Districts of Illinois
Admitted: 1981
Indiana
Admitted: 2007

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