Atty. Robert Michael Doherty
Mr. Robert Michael Doherty is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, appeals, civil litigation and 3 other areas of law.
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About Robert Michael Doherty at a glance
Robert Michael Doherty is a medical malpractice, criminal defense, business, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Salem, Virginia. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1999), U.S. District Court, Western and Eastern Districts of Virginia (2000), District of Columbia (2001), and U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Virginia (2002). Educated at University of Richmond, T.C. Williams School of Law (J.D., 1999) and College of William & Mary (A.B., 1996). Serves clients in Salem, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Robert Michael Doherty is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, appeals, civil litigation and 3 other areas of law
- Robert received a A.B. degree from College of William & Mary in 1996, and has been licensed for 27 years
- Robert practices in Salem, VA
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Robert Michael Doherty's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Michael Doherty handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Robert Michael Doherty is one of 44,425 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Virginia →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Robert Michael Doherty is one of 190,900 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Virginia →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Robert Michael Doherty is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Robert Michael Doherty is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Virginia →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Robert Michael Doherty is one of 109,871 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Virginia →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Virginia
Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Salem are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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