Atty. William Michael Doherty
Hon. William Michael Doherty is a lawyer practicing general practice, family law, children's law and 3 other areas of law.
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William Michael Doherty is a probate, family law, estate planning, consumer, and elder law attorney based in Hastings, Michigan. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1988). Educated at Wayne State University (J.D., 1989) and Michigan State University (B.A., 1985). Serves clients in Hastings, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Hon. William Michael Doherty is a lawyer practicing general practice, family law, children's law and 3 other areas of law
- William received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
- William practices in Hastings, MI
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William Michael Doherty's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Michael Doherty handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
William Michael Doherty is one of 115,645 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Michigan →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
William Michael Doherty is one of 167,063 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Michigan →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
William Michael Doherty is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Michigan →
Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.
William Michael Doherty is one of 45,538 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer attorneys in Michigan →
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
William Michael Doherty is one of 47,923 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Michigan →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Michigan
Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Hastings are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan 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 Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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