Atty. Patrick Michael Dougherty

Atty. Patrick Michael Dougherty

Patrick Michael Dougherty is a lawyer practicing project finance, debt finance, real estate and 1 other area of law. Patrick received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1998, and has been licensed for 23 years.

San Diego San Diego 23 Years Experience 23 year

Profile Summary

About Patrick Michael Dougherty at a glance

Patrick Michael Dougherty is a The World Bank based in San Diego, California. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on business and real estate. Admitted to practice in California (2003). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 2002) and Princeton University (A.B., 1998). Serves clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Patrick Michael Dougherty is a lawyer practicing project finance, debt finance, real estate and 1 other area of law
  • Patrick received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1998, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Patrick practices in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Patrick Michael Dougherty's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Patrick Michael Dougherty's law office located?
Patrick Michael Dougherty's law practice is located in San Diego, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Patrick Michael Dougherty handle?
Patrick Michael Dougherty focuses on business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Patrick Michael Dougherty practiced law?
Patrick Michael Dougherty has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Patrick Michael Dougherty go to law school?
Patrick Michael Dougherty earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (A.B., 1998).
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Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 2002
A.B.
Princeton University
- 1998

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2003

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