Atty. Marlene A. Dougherty

Atty. Marlene A. Dougherty

Marlene A. Dougherty is a lawyer practicing consumer, family law, general practice and 4 other areas of law.

Brownsville Brownsville 29 yrs experience 29 year
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About Marlene A. Dougherty at a glance

Marlene A. Dougherty is a Member based in Brownsville, Texas, practforg at Law Office of Marlene A. Dougherty. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on family law, immigration, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Connecticut U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth & Eleventh Circuit U.S. Supreme Court (1997) and Texas Connecticut District Court Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court (2015). Educated at University of Connecticut School of Law (J.D., 1997) and Regents College, State University of New York at Albany (B.A., 1993). Active member of Connecticut Bar Association. Serands clients in Brownsville, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Marlene A. Dougherty is a lawyer practicing consumer, family law, general practice and 4 other areas of law
  • Marlene received a B.A. degree from Regents College, State University of New York at Albany in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Marlene practices at Law Office of Marlene A. Dougherty in Brownsville, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Marlene A. Dougherty's Areas of Practice

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

Family Law

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Immigration Law

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Civil Litigation

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Consumer Protection

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Marlene A. Dougherty

Where is Marlene A. Dougherty's law office located?
Marlene A. Dougherty's law practice is located in Brownsville, Texas. The firm is Law Office of Marlene A. Dougherty. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Marlene A. Dougherty handle?
Marlene A. Dougherty focuses on family law, immigration, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Marlene A. Dougherty practiced law?
Marlene A. Dougherty has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Marlene A. Dougherty go to law school?
Marlene A. Dougherty earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1993).
How can I contact Marlene A. Dougherty for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Connecticut School of Law
- 1997
B.A.
Regents College, State University of New York at Albany
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Connecticut U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth & Eleventh Circuit U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1997
Texas Connecticut District Court Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court
Admitted: 2015

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