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Rich Daugherty is an employment law attorney with expertise in resolving work-related disputes for clients throughout the State of North Carolina. He has successfully litigated against Fortune 500 and other large corporations in federal and state courts with results favorable to his clients. Since 2003, Rich has represented individuals in a wide range of employment disputes including severance negotiations, executive exit negotiations, wrongful termination, sexual harassment and assault, discrimination, retaliation, and FMLA violations.
Whether your employment has been wrongfully terminated, you’re in fear of losing your job unlawfully, or you’re stuck in an untenable situation, contact Rich. He will be by your side every step of the way to reach a fair resolution of your case. Rich offers a one-on-one relationship with his clients. When you contact his office, you will speak directly with him. You can arrange for an initial phone conference at no charge.
Rich represents clients from across North Carolina, including Raleigh, Durham, Wilmington, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Charlotte, and more. He is available to meet with prospective clients outside of Chapel Hill when circumstances permit. Evening appointments are also available.
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Acquired: 2003
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313 Granville Road, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514-2720
55 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 23 reviews | Employment & Labor
Posted by Adam | January 20, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Excellent Employment Law Services
My experience with Daugherty Law was outstanding. Rich managed my complex severance agreement case with exceptional professionalism and attention. Rich demonstrated strong empathy and quickly grasped the complexities involved. Furthermore, he maintained effective communication, providing regular upda...
Posted by Jackie | September 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Personable, Thorough, Skilled Attorney
Rich and his team were incredibly helpful in pursuing a case with my (former) employer. They were responsive, very thorough, and Rich personally communicated and kept me updated frequently throughout the process. I appreciate his transparency about the case details and the questions I had, the ope...
Posted by Amy | July 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Professionalism with Compassion
Having experienced unfavorable treatment at work I reached out to many lawyers for validation. None were overly responsive. I submitted my information on Rich's website and he called me within 12 hrs. I was questioning my experience as anything legal. Rich provided professional feedback but most impo...
Posted by Mitch | June 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
I highly recommend Rich Daugherty!
If you’re looking for a highly competent, responsive, effective and empathetic lawyer, Rich Daugherty is the one to trust. What stood out most during the process was his genuine care and compassion - he was always available, whether by phone, text, or email, to answer any questions. He took the time ...
Posted by Bonnie | March 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Rich is amazing!
I worked with Rich to negotiate my severance package, and I couldn’t be more grateful for his support and expertise. From start to finish, Rich was thorough, responsive, and incredibly knowledgeable. He explained every part of the agreement in clear terms, helped me understand my options, and made su...
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2003 - Present
Attorney at Law, Richard Daugherty, JD, MSW, MBA
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JD - Juris Doctor
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MSW - Master of Social Work - Mental Health
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BSBA - Business Economics
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MBA - Master of Business Administration
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