Atty. Michael G. Doherty

Atty. Michael G. Doherty

Michael G. Doherty is a lawyer practicing financial markets and services, corporate, hedge funds and 3 other areas of law.

New York New York 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael G. Doherty at a glance

Michael G. Doherty is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Ropes & Gray LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on business and securities. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1997) and New York (1998). Educated at University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 1997) and State University of New York at Binghamton (B.S., 1991). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael G. Doherty is a lawyer practicing financial markets and services, corporate, hedge funds and 3 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from State University of New York at Binghamton in 1991, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Michael practices at Ropes & Gray LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Michael G. Doherty's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Securities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Michael G. Doherty's law office located?
Michael G. Doherty's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Ropes & Gray LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael G. Doherty handle?
Michael G. Doherty focuses on business, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Michael G. Doherty practiced law?
Michael G. Doherty has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Michael G. Doherty go to law school?
Michael G. Doherty earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.S., 1991).
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Education

J.D.
University of Chicago Law School
- 1997
B.S.
State University of New York at Binghamton
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1997
New York
Admitted: 1998

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