Atty. Michael James Dougherty
Michael James Dougherty is a lawyer practicing international, corporate & incorporation, litigation and 3 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 1971, and has been licensed for 50 years.
Corporate & Incorporation & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 50+ Years Experience
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About Michael James Dougherty at a Glance
Michael James Dougherty is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Becker, Glynn, Muffly, Chassin & Hosinski LLP. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on formation, real estate, tax, litigation, and international. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. Tax Court (1976). Educated at Boston College (B.A., 1971) and New York University School of Law J.D. 1975 Law Review New York University School of Law J.D. New York University School of Law (—). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael James Dougherty
- Michael James Dougherty is a lawyer practicing international, corporate & incorporation, litigation and 3 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 1971, and has been licensed for 50 years
- Michael practices at Becker, Glynn, Muffly, Chassin & Hosinski LLP in New York, NY
Practice Areas Explained
Michael James Dougherty's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael James Dougherty handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Business Formation in New York
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Real Estate Law in New York
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Tax Law in New York
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Michael James Dougherty is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in New York →
Civil Litigation in New York
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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International Law in New York
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in New York
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 venue, 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Michael James Dougherty
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael James Dougherty's practice in the field of formation, real estate, tax, litigation, and international.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael James Dougherty brings 50+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering formation, real estate, and tax, Michael James Dougherty can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Michael James Dougherty attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Michael James Dougherty Handles in New York
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