Atty. Michael P. Doherty
Michael P. Doherty is a lawyer practicing trials in all courts, civil litigation, divorce and 6 other areas of law.
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About Michael P. Doherty at a glance
Michael P. Doherty is a Member based in Franklin, Massachusetts, practicing at Doherty, Dugan, Cannon, Raymond & Weil, P.C.. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on divorce, wills, estate planning, employment, and business. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1987) and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1988). Educated at Boston College (J.D., 1987) and Boston College (A.B., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Norfolk County, Massachusetts (Chairman, Probate Litigation Practice Group, 1999—) and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in Franklin, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael P. Doherty is a lawyer practicing trials in all courts, civil litigation, divorce and 6 other areas of law
- Michael received a A.B. degree from Boston College in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
- Michael practices at Doherty, Dugan, Cannon, Raymond & Weil, P.C. in Franklin, MA
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Michael P. Doherty is one of 45,063 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Massachusetts →
Michael P. Doherty is one of 32,113 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Massachusetts →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Michael P. Doherty is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Massachusetts →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Michael P. Doherty is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Massachusetts →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael P. Doherty is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts
Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Franklin are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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