Atty. Matthew Joseph Dougherty

Atty. Matthew Joseph Dougherty

Mr. Matthew Joseph Dougherty is a lawyer practicing lawsuits & disputes, mediation, appeals and 1 other area of law.

New Orleans New Orleans 15 yrs experience 15 year
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About Matthew Joseph Dougherty at a glance

Matthew Joseph Dougherty is a litigation, adr, and appellate attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (2011). Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Mr. Matthew Joseph Dougherty is a lawyer practicing lawsuits & disputes, mediation, appeals and 1 other area of law
  • Matthew has been licensed for 15 years
  • Matthew practices in New Orleans, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Joseph Dougherty's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Matthew Joseph Dougherty is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Louisiana →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Matthew Joseph Dougherty is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Louisiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

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

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Matthew Joseph Dougherty's law office located?
Matthew Joseph Dougherty's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Joseph Dougherty handle?
Matthew Joseph Dougherty focuses on litigation, adr, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Matthew Joseph Dougherty practiced law?
Matthew Joseph Dougherty has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
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Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 2011

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