Atty. Timothy C. Doherty, Jr.

Atty. Timothy C. Doherty, Jr.

Having served almost ten years as an Assistant United States Attorney in the District of Vermont, Tim Doherty draws from a deep well of experience in federal court. During his time as an Assistant U.S.

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About Timothy C. Doherty, Jr. at a glance

Timothy C. Doherty, Jr. is a Director based in Burlington, Vermont, practicing at Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, white collar, securities, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (2004) and Vermont (2011). Educated at Yale Law School (J.D., 2003) and College of Holy Cross (B.A., 1998). Active member of Vermont Bar Association (Federal Practice Section Chair Board of Bar Managers, 2011-2014) U, S, and District Court for the Northern District of New York, 2007 U. Serands clients in Burlington, VT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Having served almost ten years as an Assistant United States Attorney in the District of Vermont, Tim Doherty draws from a deep well of experience in federal court
  • During his time as an Assistant U.S
  • Attorney, Tim prosecuted complicated mail, wire, and bank fraud matters, as well as multi-jurisdictional firearm and drug trafficking cases, from the investigation stage through conviction and appeal
  • Prior to becoming a federal prosecutor, Tim was a litigator in the New York City office of one of the world’s largest law firms, where he focused on white collar criminal defense and internal investigations
  • Tim is committed to helping clients navigate the complexities of high-stakes investigations and litigation
  • Tim serves as the deputy Chair of the Government Enforcement and White Collar Defense group.ExperienceAs part of the U.S
  • Attorney’s Office’s effort to address Vermont’s opioid crisis, for two years Tim was responsible for coordinating all federal opioid investigations and prosecutions in Northwestern Vermont
  • During that time, he worked closely with federal, state, and local law enforcement to dismantle some of the most sophisticated interstate drug trafficking organizations operating in Vermont
  • Tim was also the U.S
  • Attorney’s Office’s representative on the Chittenden County Opioid Alliance, a partnership of stakeholders whose purpose is to reduce the burden the opioid problem has placed on the community.Tim supervised an investigation into a large-scale interstate drug trafficking organization operating in New York City, Vermont, and Maine
  • The lengthy investigation involved numerous federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and required the use of multiple telephone wiretaps under Title III of the United States Code
  • The investigation led to the seizure of valuable assets, firearms, and controlled substances and resulted in the convictions of over 20 individuals in both Vermont and Maine.Tim served as Vermont’s Lead Task Force Attorney for the Department of Justice’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force, which focuses federal resources on major drug trafficking organizations, money laundering organizations, and related criminal enterprises
  • In 2016, Tim secured approximately $150,000 in additional Department of Justice funding for Vermont, which law enforcement used to fund opioid investigations and purchase much-needed equipment.Tim partnered with federal law enforcement to investigate a multi-million dollar bank fraud involving a large manufacturing business in northern New England
  • The prosecution ended with federal felony convictions for the company’s former CEO and CFO.Tim prosecuted a complicated, multi-million dollar health care and tax fraud scheme that resulted in felony convictions for the defendants and $4.3 million in restitution for the federal government and Vermont.At the U.S
  • Attorney’s Office, Tim also served for several years as the prosecutor for DOJ’s Computer Hacking and Intellectual Property program
  • In this role, he focused on complex cybercrime investigations.While in private practice, Tim helped defend the former CFO of a Fortune 500 company who had been federally indicted for securities fraud
  • The indictment was ultimately dismissed as part of a deferred prosecution agreement with the government

Practice Areas Explained

Timothy C. Doherty, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Business & Corporate Law

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White Collar Crimes

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Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Vermont

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Timothy C. Doherty, Jr.

Where is Timothy C. Doherty, Jr.'s law office located?
Timothy C. Doherty, Jr.'s law practice is located in Burlington, Vermont. The firm is Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Timothy C. Doherty, Jr. handle?
Timothy C. Doherty, Jr. focuses on criminal defense, business, white collar, securities, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Vermont.
How long has Timothy C. Doherty, Jr. practiced law?
Timothy C. Doherty, Jr. has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Timothy C. Doherty, Jr. go to law school?
Timothy C. Doherty, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.A., 1998).
How can I contact Timothy C. Doherty, Jr. for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Yale Law School
- 2003
B.A.
College of Holy Cross
- 1998

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2004
Vermont
Admitted: 2011

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