Atty. Louis W. Doherty

Atty. Louis W. Doherty

Mr. Louis W.

Winston Salem Winston Salem 36 yrs experience 36 year
Call (336) 733-7406 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Louis W. Doherty at a glance

Louis W. Doherty is a employment, workers comp, class action, wage & hour, and health care attorney based in Winston Salem, North Carolina. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1990). Educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (J.D., 1990) and Duke University (B.S., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of North Carolina Bar Association (Labor and Employment Section) Forsyth County Bar Association 21st Judicial District Bar. Serands clients in Winston Salem, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Louis W. Doherty is a lawyer practicing employment litigation & class actions, international employment law, labor & employment and 3 other areas of law
  • Louis received a B.S. degree from Duke University in 1984, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Louis practices in Winston-Salem, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Louis W. Doherty's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

Louis W. Doherty is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in North Carolina →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Louis W. Doherty is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in North Carolina →

Class Action

Louis W. Doherty is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in North Carolina →

Wage & Hour Disputes

Louis W. Doherty is one of 4,935 wage & hour attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wage & hour attorneys in North Carolina →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Louis W. Doherty is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in North Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Louis W. Doherty

Where is Louis W. Doherty's law office located?
Louis W. Doherty's law practice is located in Winston Salem, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Louis W. Doherty handle?
Louis W. Doherty focuses on employment, workers comp, class action, wage & hour, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Louis W. Doherty practiced law?
Louis W. Doherty has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Louis W. Doherty go to law school?
Louis W. Doherty earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.S., 1984).
How can I contact Louis W. Doherty for a consultation?
You can contact Louis 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 Louis W. Doherty received?
Louis W. Doherty's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1990
B.S.
Duke University
- 1984

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1990

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