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

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Practice Areas

3

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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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5.0 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Posted by Maureen | November 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly recommended

Jim is an excellent attorney. He made sure I was comfortable and informed every step of the way through my divorce. With the pandemic coming up in the middle of the proceeding, he still made sure my case was handled smoothly and with no delays. He made sure he was available to me whenever a question ...or concern came up, and I was never left in the dark about any aspect of the process. The entire thing was as simple as it could have been, and I always felt confident that I was in good hands with Jim. Can't recommend him highly enough.

Posted by Linda | February 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

A caring highly recommended lawyer......Attorney Jim Doherty

I was hired Attorney Doherty in 2009 for a divorce. I had a lot of hurdles with my ex but I knew Jim was right on it and would take care of the situation. Even worse than the divorce itself was a custody trial, a parents nightmare. I had so much faith in Jim and Diane (his paralegal) that I was fee...ling more positive than negative about the trial because I knew that Jim was fighting for me and for the best interest of my son. Jim and Diane put their hearts and sole into that case. Day of trial, he presented the court with facts and the truth and my son is very happy with me today. When we got the news from Jim and Diane my son had such a huge smile on his face that he wanted to call Jim himself and say "thank you" for fighting for him (my son) in court. A divorce is a scary thing to go thru and I always said Jim was 'my blanket' because he made me feel comfortable and put you as ease thru such a difficult time and was always there for my son and I. Every time I called or email they was always a response right away and always kept you up to date or any info. I recommended Doherty Law Office to a family member co-worker who had gone thru 2 other lawyers. She hired Jim and became a very happy satisfied client. I always told him " I'm so happy I picked you for my attorney"!!!! Attorney Jim Doherty is a caring and knowledgeable lawyer.... he's the BEST!!

Posted by anonymous | February 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

Highly Recommend James Doherty

Jim was a pleasure to work with. He took care of everything I needed. I thought my ex was going to pull a fast one with issues he brought up in court but Jim had obtained all the necessary documentation to prove my ex was not being truthful. Jim also kept me in the loop with what was necessary and... what was not so that I would not incur unnecessary expenses. It was nice during a stressful time to be able to trust and depend on someone to take care of my legal issues.

Posted by anonymous | April 15, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Efficient, effective, knowledgeable, & highly responsive

Mr. Doherty is unique from other divorce lawyers I spoke to during my search for representation. I felt put off by lawyers that didn't seem to recognize the type of counsel I was seeking and how quickly I needed professional guidance. My divorce case was pretty straightforward, but I needed someone... I could trust to review my separation agreement and offer advice on my behalf and look out for my best interest. Mr. Doherty immediately understood my situation and offered a practical approach in expediting his review and consultation within just one week. He was incredibly responsive to every phone call or email I sent. I found other lawyers difficult to reach in person or too involved in other cases to effectively work with me. Mr. Doherty was amazing and kind. My in-person consultation with him was straight to the point as he patiently addressed all of my concerns and provided the information I needed to expedite my divorce. Based upon his recognition of the type of counsel I was seeking and straightforward, no nonsense & economical approach, I told him he was my "new best friend". I highly recommend him if your someone like me feeling lost and overwhelmed in the divorce process seeking to work with someone you can really trust.

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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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