Atty. William O. Dougherty
William O. Dougherty is a lawyer practicing personal injury, litigation, general practice and 1 other area of law.
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William O. Dougherty is a Member based in San Diego, California, practicing at Dougherty Hildre & Haklar. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, and maritime. Admitted to practice in California (1968). Educated at Loyola Marymount University (J.D., 1967) and Stanford University A.B. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association State Bar of California Consumer Attorneys of California The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Consumer Attorneys of San Diego County American Arbitration Association. Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William O. Dougherty is a lawyer practicing personal injury, litigation, general practice and 1 other area of law
- William received a A.B. degree from Stanford University, and has been licensed for 58 years
- William practices at Dougherty Hildre & Haklar in San Diego, CA
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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.
William O. Dougherty is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
William O. Dougherty is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
William O. Dougherty is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in California →
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Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Diego are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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