Atty. Patrick D Dougherty

Atty. Patrick D Dougherty

Patrick D Dougherty is a lawyer practicing commercial, taxation, real estate and 11 other areas of law. Patrick received a B.S. degree from Montana State University in 1973, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Missoula Missoula 40 Years Experience 40 year
Call (406) 519-4969

Profile Summary

About Patrick D Dougherty at a glance

Patrick D Dougherty is a Partner based in Missoula, Montana, practicing at Worden Thane P.C.. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on wills, contracts, trusts, probate, and employment. Admitted to practice in Montana (1986). Educated at University of Montana (J.D., 1986) and Montana State University (B.S. University, 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Western Montana and American Bar Associations State Bar of Montana. Serves clients in Missoula, MT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Patrick D Dougherty is a lawyer practicing commercial, taxation, real estate and 11 other areas of law
  • Patrick received a B.S. degree from Montana State University in 1973, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Patrick practices at Worden Thane P.C. in Missoula, MT

Practice Areas Explained

Patrick D Dougherty's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

Patrick D Dougherty is one of 32,113 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Montana →

Contracts

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Trusts

Patrick D Dougherty is one of 94,411 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Montana →

Probate

Patrick D Dougherty is one of 115,645 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Montana →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Patrick D Dougherty is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Montana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Montana

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Patrick D Dougherty

Where is Patrick D Dougherty's law office located?
Patrick D Dougherty's law practice is located in Missoula, Montana. The firm is Worden Thane P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Patrick D Dougherty handle?
Patrick D Dougherty focuses on wills, contracts, trusts, probate, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Montana.
How long has Patrick D Dougherty practiced law?
Patrick D Dougherty has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Patrick D Dougherty go to law school?
Patrick D Dougherty earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.S. University, 1973).
How can I contact Patrick D Dougherty for a consultation?
You can contact Patrick D Dougherty directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Patrick D Dougherty received?
Patrick D Dougherty's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Montana
- 1986
B.S. University
Montana State University
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Montana
Admitted: 1986

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