Atty. M. Jill Dougherty

Atty. M. Jill Dougherty

Jill Dougherty has over 20 years of experience acting on behalf of both private and public sector clients. She appears regularly as counsel before the trial and appellate courts and administrative tribunals in many aspects of public law.

40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About M. Jill Dougherty at a glance

M. Jill Dougherty is a government and health care attorney, practicing at WeirFoulds LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in Ontario (1986). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Administrative and Public Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026).

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jill Dougherty has over 20 years of experience acting on behalf of both private and public sector clients
  • She appears regularly as counsel before the trial and appellate courts and administrative tribunals in many aspects of public law
  • Jill specializes in public law and civil litigation focusing on professional self-regulation and discipline, judicial review of government decision-making, alcohol and gaming, access to information and privacy, municipal and provincial planning approvals and aboriginal land claims
  • In addition, Jill has broad experience in real estate-related litigation, including hearings before the Ontario Municipal Board and civil actions concerning land development and construction
  • Jill has also acted for a number of municipalities and private sector clients in litigation relating to aboriginal land claims
  • Jill has been an instructor at the Public Law Section of the Bar Admission Course and a contributor to the Course materials
  • She has acted as an instructor at the Intensive Trial Advocacy and various Advocates' Society programs and has delivered various papers at seminars and conferences

Practice Areas Explained

M. Jill Dougherty's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases M. Jill Dougherty handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Health Care Law

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about M. Jill Dougherty

What practice areas does M. Jill Dougherty handle?
M. Jill Dougherty focuses on government, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
How long has M. Jill Dougherty practiced law?
M. Jill Dougherty has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
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What awards or recognition has M. Jill Dougherty received?
M. Jill Dougherty's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Administrative and Public Law; Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law.

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Administrative and Public Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Ontario
Admitted: 1986

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