Atty. Paul F. Doherty
Paul F. Doherty is a highly respected trial attorney known for his ability to handle complex litigation matters, often taking on cases deemed unwinnable by others.
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Paul F. Doherty is a Managing Partner, Detroit based in Detroit, Michigan, practicing at Ven Johnson Law, PLC. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, class action, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1984), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (1984), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit U.S. Supreme Court (1984). Educated at University of Detroit School of Law (J.D., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Detroit, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Paul F. Doherty is a highly respected trial attorney known for his ability to handle complex litigation matters, often taking on cases deemed unwinnable by others
- He holds an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest distinction for legal ability and ethics, and has been repeatedly recognized as a Michigan Super Lawyer by his peers
- Mr. Doherty has played a significant role in high-profile litigation, including his appointment by the Wayne County Circuit Court as Plaintiff’s Liaison Counsel in a federal multi-district case involving defective medical products
- Additionally, he served on the Plaintiff’s Steering Committee for consolidated cases in Wayne County Circuit Court, further demonstrating his expertise in navigating complex legal matters
- Beyond his legal career, Mr. Doherty is an active member of the legal and local communities
- He is a past President of the Catholic Lawyers Society and a member of the Incorporated Society of Irish American Lawyers
- He is also a dedicated member of the Detroit Athletic Club, where he enjoys playing squash
- Mr. Doherty and his wife, Canice, reside in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, where they are proud parents of four daughters
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Paul F. Doherty's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul F. Doherty handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
Paul F. Doherty is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Michigan →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Paul F. Doherty is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Michigan →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Paul F. Doherty is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Michigan →
Paul F. Doherty is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Michigan →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Paul F. Doherty is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Michigan →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Michigan
Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Detroit are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan 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 Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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