Atty. Richard Joseph Doherty

Atty. Richard Joseph Doherty

Richard Joseph Doherty is a lawyer practicing consumer protection, workers compensation, construction & development and 3 other areas of law. Richard received a B.A. degree from Northern Illinois University in 1986, and has been licensed for 31 years.

Chicago Chicago 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard Joseph Doherty at a glance

Richard Joseph Doherty is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Bock Law Firm, LLC d/b/a Bock & Hatch, LLC. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on workers comp, class action, prenup, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1995) and Wisconsin (2014). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D. John, 1994) and Northern Illinois University (B.A., 1986). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard Joseph Doherty is a lawyer practicing consumer protection, workers compensation, construction & development and 3 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from Northern Illinois University in 1986, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Richard practices at Bock Law Firm, LLC d/b/a Bock & Hatch, LLC in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Joseph Doherty's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard Joseph Doherty handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Class Action

Richard Joseph Doherty is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Illinois →

Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements

Richard Joseph Doherty is one of 8,877 prenup attorneys indexed nationally. Browse prenup attorneys in Illinois →

Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

Richard Joseph Doherty is one of 50,607 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard Joseph Doherty

Where is Richard Joseph Doherty's law office located?
Richard Joseph Doherty's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Bock Law Firm, LLC d/b/a Bock & Hatch, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Joseph Doherty handle?
Richard Joseph Doherty focuses on workers comp, class action, prenup, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Richard Joseph Doherty practiced law?
Richard Joseph Doherty has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Richard Joseph Doherty go to law school?
Richard Joseph Doherty earned their education at (J.D. John, 1994); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact Richard Joseph Doherty for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. John
John Marshall Law School
- 1994
B.A.
Northern Illinois University
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1995
Wisconsin
Admitted: 2014

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