Atty. Sean Doherty

Atty. Sean Doherty

Sean Doherty is a lawyer practicing civil rights, mediation, litigation and 2 other areas of law. Sean received a B.A. degree from University of Massachusetts in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Charlestown Charlestown 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Sean Doherty at a glance

Sean Doherty is a Member based in Charlestown, Massachusetts, practicing at Law Offices of Sean A. Doherty. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, litigation, civil rights, and adr. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1994), Maine (1995), and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1996). Educated at Suffolk University (J.D., 1994) and University of Massachusetts (B.A., 1990). Serands clients in Charlestown, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Sean Doherty is a lawyer practicing civil rights, mediation, litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • Sean received a B.A. degree from University of Massachusetts in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Sean practices at Law Offices of Sean A. Doherty in Charlestown, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Sean Doherty's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sean Doherty 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.

Sean Doherty is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Massachusetts →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Sean Doherty is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Massachusetts →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Sean Doherty is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Massachusetts →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Sean Doherty is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Massachusetts →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Sean Doherty is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Massachusetts →

Jurisdictional Context

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 Charlestown 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Sean Doherty

Where is Sean Doherty's law office located?
Sean Doherty's law practice is located in Charlestown, Massachusetts. The firm is Law Offices of Sean A. Doherty. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sean Doherty handle?
Sean Doherty focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, litigation, civil rights, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Sean Doherty practiced law?
Sean Doherty has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Sean Doherty go to law school?
Sean Doherty earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact Sean Doherty for a consultation?
You can contact Sean Doherty directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Suffolk University
- 1994
B.A.
University of Massachusetts
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1994
Maine
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1996

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