Atty. Michelle Lee Dougherty

Atty. Michelle Lee Dougherty

Michelle Lee Dougherty is a lawyer practicing class actions, litigation, insurance and 2 other areas of law. Michelle received a B.S. degree from West Liberty State College in 2000, and has been licensed for 22 years.

Wheeling Wheeling 22 yrs experience 22 year
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Profile Summary

About Michelle Lee Dougherty at a glance

Michelle Lee Dougherty is a Member based in Wheeling, West Virginia. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on personal injury, class action, litigation, elder law, and insurance. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (2004), Ohio (2005), and Pennsylvania (2015). Educated at Valparaiso University (J.D., 2004) and West Liberty State College (B.S., 2000). Active member of Ohio State Bar Association West Virginia State Bar. Serands clients in Wheeling, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michelle Lee Dougherty is a lawyer practicing class actions, litigation, insurance and 2 other areas of law
  • Michelle received a B.S. degree from West Liberty State College in 2000, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • Michelle practices in Wheeling, WV

Practice Areas Explained

Michelle Lee Dougherty's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Michelle Lee Dougherty is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in West Virginia →

Class Action

Michelle Lee Dougherty is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in West Virginia →

Civil Litigation

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

Michelle Lee Dougherty is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in West Virginia →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Michelle Lee Dougherty is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in West Virginia →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Michelle Lee Dougherty is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in West Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in West Virginia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michelle Lee Dougherty

Where is Michelle Lee Dougherty's law office located?
Michelle Lee Dougherty's law practice is located in Wheeling, West Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michelle Lee Dougherty handle?
Michelle Lee Dougherty focuses on personal injury, class action, litigation, elder law, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
How long has Michelle Lee Dougherty practiced law?
Michelle Lee Dougherty has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Michelle Lee Dougherty go to law school?
Michelle Lee Dougherty earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.S., 2000).
How can I contact Michelle Lee Dougherty for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Valparaiso University
- 2004
B.S.
West Liberty State College
- 2000

Bar Admissions

West Virginia
Admitted: 2004
Ohio
Admitted: 2005
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2015

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