Atty. Philip J. Doherty
Philip Doherty has been a practicing attorney since 1989 and is licensed in the states of Massachusetts and New Hampshire. He concentrates his practice on Criminal Defense and Personal Injury/Civil Litigation in state and federal courts in both states.
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Philip J. Doherty is an Attorney based in Lawrence, Massachusetts, practicing at Doherty Law Offices. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on personal injury and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1989). Serands clients in Lawrence, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Philip Doherty has been a practicing attorney since 1989 and is licensed in the states of Massachusetts and New Hampshire
- He concentrates his practice on Criminal Defense and Personal Injury/Civil Litigation in state and federal courts in both states
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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.
Philip J. Doherty is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Massachusetts →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Philip J. Doherty is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Massachusetts →
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Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts
Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lawrence are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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