James Neil Doherty Jr.

James Neil Doherty Jr.

also known as Jim Doherty

5.0
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 31 years

Family Lawyer at North Andover, MA
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Litigation

800 Turnpike St Ste 308, North Andover, MA

About James

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Hampshire for 22 years

State: New Hampshire

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 22 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2003

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 25 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2000

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 31 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Doherty Law Offices, LLC

800 Turnpike St Ste 308, North Andover, MA, 018456156

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James Neil Doherty Jr.'s Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

5 star (20)
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Posted by Bernie | November 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Family Law Attorney

I’m incredibly grateful for the support and guidance James Doherty provided after my separation and my rights to my children. His communication was excellent — he kept me informed at every step and always made sure I understood what was happening. His deep knowledge of family law was clear from the s...tart, and he took the time to give thorough, detailed explanations that helped me feel confident throughout the process. As a father navigating a stressful and emotional situation, having an attorney like James made all the difference. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a skilled, reliable, and genuinely supportive lawyer.

Posted by Shilpa | March 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Compassionate and dedicated representation

Jim was an absolute pleasure to work with. He was attentive, compassionate, and truly took the time to understand my situation. In court, he represented me with both professionalism and empathy, ensuring my voice was heard. I highly recommend his services.

Posted by Stacy | April 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Calm, Reassuring, Effective.

I was scared and confused and frankly completely lost when I found out I had to go to court. Thankfully I called James Doherty who was very helpful and very good at calming me down and pointing me in the right direction. One of the last things he said to me in our first phone call was to "not worry ...and everything will be ok." James reassured me every step of the way as things progressed. James was very professional individual keeping everything we spoke to on topic and efficient. I was also dealing with a big move to the west coast at the time of the case and James saved me the trouble of having to fly back to the state of New Hampshire by convincing the judge to let me appear via telephone in California state. I can't say enough about how effective and helpful James Doherty was! He was a man of few words but every single thing he said carried weight and reassurance that everything was in fact, going to be ok, and he was right! I wish I still lived in NH only to have Doherty in my back pocket in case I ever needed him again. You are in great hands with James Doherty.

Posted by Leana | August 3, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Divorce Lawyer

Mr. Jim Doherty was my divorce lawyer and he was amazing. He did an excellent job representing me in my divorce case, and my divorce process wasn’t easy. It took quite some time, but with Jim’s support in addition to how well he fought to defend me in my case, and to make sure I got exactly what I de...served; I made it through. I highly recommend Jim Doherty and he deserves a 5 star rating.

Posted by Ray | March 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Consistent advisor

Jim was great in my divorce case, which was long and very complex. He worked tirelessly on behalf of my kids, and gave really good advice ongoing. Thanks Jim!

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1999 - 2003

Partner, Andrew F. Rier, PA

1996 - 1999

Associate, Morisi & Oatway, PC

1995 - 1995

Special Assistant District Attorney, Middlesex District Attorney's Office

1994 - 1994

Legal Intern, Office Of The Pubic Defender, Miami Dade County

Associations

2010 - Present

Florida Bar, Out-of-State Practitioners Section

Member

Massachusetts Bar Association

National Lawyers Guild

Education

1994

University of Miami School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

Boston College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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