Atty. Robert Louis Dougherty

Atty. Robert Louis Dougherty

Robert Louis Dougherty is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, commercial litigation, construction litigation and 3 other areas of law. Robert received a B.A. degree from Columbia College in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years.

Garden City Garden City 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Robert Louis Dougherty at a glance

Robert Louis Dougherty is an Of Counsel based in Garden City, New York, practicing at Law Offices of M. John Pittoni, LLC. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, real estate, zoning, and construction. Admitted to practice in New York (1983), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1986), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1986), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1987). Educated at Duke University (J.D., 1982) and Columbia College (B.A., 1979). Serands clients in Garden City, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Robert Louis Dougherty is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, commercial litigation, construction litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • Robert received a B.A. degree from Columbia College in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Robert practices at Law Offices of M. John Pittoni, LLC in Garden City, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Robert Louis Dougherty's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

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.

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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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Land Use & Zoning

Robert Louis Dougherty is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in New York →

Construction Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Robert Louis Dougherty

Where is Robert Louis Dougherty's law office located?
Robert Louis Dougherty's law practice is located in Garden City, New York. The firm is Law Offices of M. John Pittoni, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert Louis Dougherty handle?
Robert Louis Dougherty focuses on personal injury, business, real estate, zoning, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Robert Louis Dougherty practiced law?
Robert Louis Dougherty has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Robert Louis Dougherty go to law school?
Robert Louis Dougherty earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact Robert Louis Dougherty for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Duke University
- 1982
B.A.
Columbia College
- 1979

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1987

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