Richard Daugherty

Richard Daugherty

also known as RIch

5.0
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 23 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Chapel Hill, NC
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Wrongful Termination, Discrimination, Sexual Harassment

313 Granville Road, Chapel Hill, NC

About Richard

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Discrimination 25%

There are federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, pregnancy, race/color, national origin, disability, religion, and age.

23 years

25%
Employment and Labor 25%

Working under untenable circumstances is not in the best interest of you or your employer, particularly if you’ve been subjected to conduct contrary to law. The peaceable negotiation of an exit transition will allow you to move ahead with your life.

23 years

25%
Sexual Harassment 25%

Sex discrimination is the unfavorable treatment of an individual because of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sex stereotypes or pregnancy. Sexual harassment can be broadly defined as unwelcome conduct based on one's sex.

23 years

25%
Wrongful Termination 25%

Wrongful termination occurs when your employer violates an employment agreement with you, violates an employment or anti-discrimination law, or fires you in retaliation for complaining about sexual harassment or other form of discrimination.

23 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 23 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Richard Daugherty, JD, MSW, MBA

313 Granville Road, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514-2720

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Richard Daugherty's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

55 Client Reviews

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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...tes and clear explanations throughout each stage of the legal process. Rich's expertise in working with executives from large corporations was key during negotiations and lead to a successful result. Daugherty Law is an excellent choice for those in need of employment law services.

Posted by Terri | January 08, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Most caring and professional attorney

My experience with Rich Daugherty was excellent. He provided clear guidance, communicated consistently, and handled my case with genuine care for my wellbeing. His expertise led to a strong outcome, and I felt supported every step of the way. I highly recommend Rich

Posted by Cristina | September 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Outstanding Legal Guidance and Support

Rich was incredible to work with. He helped me on my case and guided me step by step, making sure I understood everything along the way and was set up for success. His expertise, patience, and support made a huge difference for me. I’m forever grateful for his help and would highly recommend Rich to ...anyone in need of legal guidance.

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...n line of communication during negotiations and how he handled a tedious back-and-forth with the corporate team to reach what I consider a successful outcome. As other reviews have echoed, his empathy and personability did not go unnoticed. He put me at ease during a stressful point in time and remained encouraging throughout the process. From the very first intake call, I felt as though he was listening to me and I never once doubted that he had my best interest in mind. As an executive, it’s great to have a top-tier employment lawyer in my list of contacts, should I need his services again. I HIGHLY recommend Rich and his firm to any executive needing legal counsel in this space.

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...rtantly he provided compassion and empathy. Emotionally I was having a difficult time recounting my experience in writing for the case. Rich was patient and professionally encouraging to keep us moving within the timeline. Although I did not have a legal case yet, Rick was able to advocate for me and negotiate an agreement with my employer that allowed me to be financially secure while I explored new options. I am grateful to Rich for helping me get through a difficult time in my career.

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Attorney at Law, Richard Daugherty, JD, MSW, MBA

Associations

North Carolina State Bar

Member

North Carolina Advocates for Justice - Employment Section

Education

N/A

University of North Carolina School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

MSW - Master of Social Work - Mental Health

N/A

University of Richmond

BSBA - Business Economics

N/A

Virginia Commonwealth University

MBA - Master of Business Administration

Languages

English

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