Atty. Patrick Daugherty
Patrick Daugherty is a lawyer practicing automotive, hospitality, resort & golf, insurance & reinsurance and 7 other areas of law. Patrick received a B.S. degree from Northwestern University in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years.
Automotive & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 44+ Years Experience
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About Patrick Daugherty at a Glance
Patrick Daugherty is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Foley & Lardner LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, securities, and insurance. Admitted to practice in New York (1982), District of Columbia (1986), Michigan (2000), and Illinois North Carolina U.S. District Courts for the Southern District of New York and for the Easte (2010). Educated at Cornell University (J.D., 1981) and Northwestern University (B.S., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Patrick Daugherty
- Patrick Daugherty is a lawyer practicing automotive, hospitality, resort & golf, insurance & reinsurance and 7 other areas of law
- Patrick received a B.S. degree from Northwestern University in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years
- Patrick practices at Foley & Lardner LLP in Chicago, IL and 1 other location
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Patrick Daugherty's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick Daugherty handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Business & Corporate Law in Chicago
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Mergers & Acquisitions in Chicago
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Securities Law in Chicago
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Insurance Law in Chicago
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois 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 Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Patrick Daugherty
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 Patrick Daugherty's practice in the field of business, m&a, securities, and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Patrick Daugherty brings 44+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, District of Columbia, and Michigan, Patrick Daugherty can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, m&a, and securities, Patrick Daugherty can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Patrick Daugherty 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 Patrick Daugherty Handles in Chicago
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