Established in 1961, John B. Daugherty, P.L.C., Attorney at Law, is a general law practice serving Benzie, Leelanau, Grand Traverse, Wexford and Manistee Counties and beyond.
As a third-generation attorney, Mr. Daugherty’s own background as an attorney spans over 30 years. Mr. Daugherty has extensive experience in circuit, district, and probate courts. During his years of practice, he has handled or been responsible for thousands of cases before the courts. As a defense attorney and former prosecutor, he has handled cases ranging from traffic tickets to murder.
Mr. Daugherty is a graduate of Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan, and an honors graduate (cum laude) of Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, Michigan. He was a member of the Cooley Law Review and subsequently worked in the then Cooley Clinic. He later wrote for the Planning and Zoning News.
Mr. Daugherty has served on numerous non-profit boards. He has also assisted numerous non-profit organizations in their formation and obtaining 501(c)(3) status.
Professionally he is a member of the Michigan Bar Association and Benzie County Bar Association where he has served as president and vice-president. Mr. Daugherty also served as a member of the State Bar of Michigan Representative Assembly for a number of years.
Criminal defense, real property law, business law, estate planning & administration, and trust administration are areas emphasized in the practice.
Practice areas
32 years
32 years, 2,500 cases
32 years, 500 cases
31 years
32 years, 1,000 cases
Languages spoken
English
John B. Daugherty PLC
249 S Benzie Blvd
Po Box 498
Beulah, MI, 49617-9412
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MI | Active And In Good Standing | 1989 | 06/27/2022 |
Legal answers | 18 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney Shareholder | JOHN B. DAUGHERTY, P.L.C., ATTORNEY AT LAW | 1995 - Present |
Attorney | John Burton Daugherty, Attorney at Law, East Lansing, MI | 1991 - 1995 |
Associate | Warren & Smith, PC, Okemos, MI | 1989 - 1991 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Benzie County Bar Association | 1998 - Present | |
Michigan Bar Association | Member | 1989 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Planning & Zoning News | Federal Claims Court | 1991 |
Plannning & Zoning News | Court Cases | 1990 |
Planning & Zoning News | Court Cases | 1989 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Thomas M. Cooley Law School | JD - Juris Doctor Cum Laude | 1989 |
Calvin College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1985 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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NRA Home Defense Class | Survey of Laws for the Concealed Pistol License Holder | 2020 |
Concealed Pistol Class | Survey of Laws for the Concealed Pistol License Holder | 2019 |
Concealed Pistol Class | Survey of Laws for the Concealed Pistol License Holder | 2018 |
Concealed Pistol Class | Survey of Laws for the Concealed Pistol License Holder | 2017 |
Concealed Pistol Class | Survey of Laws for the Concealed Pistol License Holder | 2016 |
Concealed Pistol Class | Survey of Laws for the Concealed Pistol License Holder | 2015 |
Concealed Pistol Class | Survey of Laws for the Concealed Pistol License Holder | 2014 |
Michigan Concealed Pistol Licensing | Survey of Laws for the Concealed Pistol License Holder | 2013 |
Michigan Concealed Pistol Licensing | Survey of Laws for the Concealed Pistol License Holder | 2012 |
Michigan Concealed Pistol Licensing | Survey of Laws for the Concealed Pistol License Holder | 2011 |
Personal Safety | Personal Safety | 2010 |
Michigan Concealed Pistol Licensing | Survey of Laws for the Concealed Pistol License Holder | 2010 |
Michigan Concealed Pistol Licensing | Survey of Laws for the Concealed Pistol License Holder | 2009 |
Michigan Concealed Pistol Licensing | Survey of Laws for the Concealed Pistol License Holder | 2008 |
Michigan Concealed Pistol Licensing | Survey of Laws for the Concealed Pistol License Holder | 2007 |
Michigan Concealed Pistol Licensing | Survey of Laws for the Concealed Pistol License Holder | 2006 |
Gathering Place | Timber Contracts and Oil & Gas Leasing | 2006 |
Michigan Concealed Pistol Licensing | Survey of Laws for the Concealed Pistol License Holder | 2005 |
Michigan Concealed Pistol Licensing | Survey of Laws for the Concealed Pistol License Holder | 2004 |
Michigan Concealed Pistol Licensing | Survey of Laws for the Concealed Pistol License Holder | 2003 |
Michigan Concealed Pistol Licensing | Survey of Laws for the Concealed Pistol License Holder | 2002 |
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March 13, 2013
Michelle Steffen, Divorce and separation Attorney on Feb 7, 2014
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
John is an ethical, professional, and extremely experienced attorney. If I needed representation in the Benzie or surrounding area, he would be my pick without a doubt.
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