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Terence E Doherty

Business Attorney at Colorado Springs, CO

5.0   12 reviews
  • Licensed for 25 years
    State CO
    Acquired 1997
    Status
    Active No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About Terence

Learn Terence’s areas of practice.

4
Practice areas
  1. Business
    45%
    Formation and/or sales of business; business contracts.

    26 years

  2. Real estate
    25%
    Buying, selling, easements, boundary issues, title work, deeds.

    26 years

  3. Estate planning
    15%
    Wills, Living Wills and Powers of Attorney.

    26 years

  4. Lawsuits and disputes
    15%

    26 years

Attorney Terence E. Doherty has a unique, hands-on business background that enables him to specialize in providing business owners and managers with high quality, practical legal advice. The primary goal of the Doherty Law Firm, P.C. is to provide top quality, cost-effective legal and business services. Mr. Doherty’s practice serves clients in the areas of corporate law and business, estate planning, real estate law, litigation, and intellectual property.

Mr. Doherty was raised in West Hartford, Connecticut, and received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1989 from the University of Connecticut, where he majored in economics and was captain of the UConn Lacrosse Team.

After graduating from UConn, Mr. Doherty worked as a title and trust officer in the corporate headquarters for First American Title & Trust Co. in Santa Ana, California. Mr. Doherty left First American Title & Trust in 1994 to attend Whittier Law School in Los Angeles, California. At Whittier, Mr. Doherty had the rare distinction found in less than 1% of all law students nationwide of being a member of both the National Moot Court Honors Board and a published member of his school’s Law Review.

Upon graduating from Whittier Law School in 1997, Mr. Doherty accepted an "in-house" corporate position with Symetrix Corporation – a privately held semiconductor corporation located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Hired as Symetrix’s Associate Legal Counsel, Mr. Doherty was promoted to General Counsel and Chief Operating Officer in March of 1999. Mr. Doherty held these positions with Symetrix until he shifted his practice from “in-house” into a “private” legal practice in April of 2002. In June of 2006, Mr. Doherty formed the Doherty Law Firm, PC. Mr. Doherty’s practice is focused on business and corporate law, estate planning, real estate law, litigation, and intellectual property.

In 2010, Mr. Doherty received the “Volunteer of the Year” award from the Univ. of Colorado - Small Business Development Center at the statewide level among hundreds of other volunteers. In 2015, Mr. Doherty won second place in The Gazette’s “Best of the Springs” contest among all attorneys in Colorado Springs, and has been voted as a “Top Lawyer” from 2015 - 2020.

Contact Terence

Doherty Law Firm, P.C.
102 S. Tejon St., Ste 1100
Colorado Springs, CO, 80903

Reviews

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Posted by Jerry | September 21, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Competent, thorough and responsive
My wife and I had the opportunity to engage Terry Doherty on two occasions, the first being the sale of our business and the second involving a legal matter related to the sale of our home. In both cases, we found Mr. Doherty to be careful and thorough. He did not overly complicate the matters and he was always very responsive when we needed to discuss the cases with him. Both cases were handled with the utmost professionalism and practical legal advice. Terry always responded promptly to any matters we needed him for. I would highly recommend him for any legal matters in his areas of expertise.
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Posted by anonymous | August 2, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Business assistance
My partner and I hired Mr. Doherty to assist in the sale of my portion of the company to my partner. All of the details that related to the ownership transition and all necessary documents to be prepared for execution were professionally and expeditiously completed. I was very pleased with the assistance and guidance we received.
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Posted by anonymous | July 18, 2022
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Thorough and Professional
Terry was instrumental in facilitating a difficult real estate transaction that spanned multiple years. He was knowledgable on real estate law and provided important recommendations on a complicated case. Terry provided follow up guidance through the duration of the case and stepped in at the end to bring it to closure. We highly recommend Terry and his firm.
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Posted by Cameron | December 16, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Very helpful!
Mr Doherty assisted me in formalizing a grant of easement document and was done quite quickly and at a good price. Thanks again!
Posted by Chani | November 22, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Terry Doherty
Terry Doherty goes above and beyond any expectations someone may have for an attorney. Terry has worked on a few cases for me, cases that ended up being complex and difficult. However, Terry made sure I always had a clear understanding of any and all situations that could arise, a game plan on how to handle each scenario if they were to come up, and a strong hand in fighting each one! Terry's legal knowledge and expertise is unrivaled, but in my opinion his honesty, ethics, understanding, and compassion for his clients is what sets him beyond the rest. As a client I never once felt alone in either legal battle, and anytime I felt stressed or concerned with something the other party had done, Terry made a quick phone call and after a short discussion I was relieved and prepared for the next step. Terry will always be my first call when it comes to legal advice ... and I will recommend him with a 10/10 to anyone and everyone I can!
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Posted by Dave | June 14, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Excellent service and knowledge
Terry has been my legal counsel for all of my business needs for over a decade. I regularly ask him to review contracts, update business documents, and recently he updated our trust. I highly recommend Terry for his thoroughness and great communication.
Posted by anonymous | June 10, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Awesome experience working with Doherty Law Firm. Highly recommend!
Just went through a nasty divorce where equity in real estate was in question. The opposition (ex-wife and ex-mother-in-law) hired a reputable large firm to represent them. Terry Doherty from Doherty Law Firm was recommended to me by another firm. After an initial meeting with Terry, I hired Doherty Law Firm and couldn't have been happier with the results. The opposition claimed that I wasn't entitled to any equity in the home. To resolve the issue, we had to file suit. It was nice to have someone believe in you and your case and was willing to fight to get me what was fair. The effort Terry put into my case resulted in me getting my half of the equity and that the home being declared marital property. With the facts and package Terry put together, there wasn't a need to go in front of the judge. The case was settled out of court. If you have any Real Estate issues, I highly recommend Doherty Law Firm!
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Posted by Anne | June 25, 2020
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Down to Earth/On Your Side Lawyer
Terry has been my attorney for over 6 years and has been a fantastic help to me for both business and personal matters. For lease agreements, Buy/Sell agreements, Estate Planning and just general legal matters - he does great work. He communicates so well and speaks "plain English" as well as "legal-ease".
Posted by Brian | April 15, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Businessman/Lawyer
Terry thinks like a businessman yet understands the law. He has helped our company in many instances. If your looking for a lawyer that you can trust like a partner, then I strongly recommend Terry. His talent speaks for itself.
Posted by anonymous | April 19, 2017
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Consultation
Terry took time out of his busy day to schedule a conference call to talk through my questions and concerns regarding my mom's death. My mom did not have a power of attorney and/or a will, so it has left my siblings and I with a lot of questions on what we needed to do with her belongings. Terry graciously offered his time and knowledge to help us determine the next steps to take care of any loose ends. Terry was very compassionate and real during our conversation, it was if we had known each other for years. Thank you Terry! I appreciate you!
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Posted by anonymous | January 28, 2017
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Excellent - very smart
Terry's top-notch; very knowledgeable & personable -- bright & helpful; he knows his content & helped answer my questions professionally. Thanks!
Posted by Derek Alcaraz | March 18, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Great legal counsel
I retained Terence to guide me through a real estate dispute. His knowledge, professionalism, and dedication to my case led to my desired outcome.
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Cost

Rates
  • Hourly Rates $ 300-350 per hour
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 9.9 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Attorney
  • Doherty Law Firm, PC
  • 2006 - Present
  • Associate
  • Hanes & Schutz, LLC
  • 2003 - 2006
  • Chief Operating Officer & General Counsel
  • Symetrix Corporation
  • 1997 - 2002

Education

  • Whittier College School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1997
  • University of Connecticut
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1989

Legal Cases

  • Montmeny v. Feagler
  • Victory
  • Saunders v. Muratori
  • Victory

Associations

  • Colorado Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1997 - Present
  • Colorado Bar Association, Business Law Section, Business Entities Subsection
  • Chairman
  • 2006 - 2009
  • Whittier Law Review
  • Member
  • 1995 - 1997
  • National Moot Court Honors Board
  • Member
  • 1995 - 1997
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Top Attorney
  • Colorado Springs Style Magazine
  • 2021
  • Top Attorney
  • Colorado Springs Style Magazine
  • 2020
  • Top Attorney
  • Colorado Springs Style Magazine
  • 2019
  • Top Attorney
  • Colorado Springs Style Magazine
  • 2018
  • Top Attorney
  • Colorado Springs Style Magazine
  • 2017
  • Top Attorney
  • Colorado Springs Style Magazine
  • 2016
  • Best of the Springs Winner
  • The Gazette Newspaper
  • 2015
  • Top Attorney
  • Colorado Springs Style Magazine
  • 2015
  • Statewide Volunteer of the Year
  • University of Colorado - SBDC
  • 2010
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Publications

Attorney endorsements

Received (3)
Given (4)
Endorse Terence
Business Attorney | Nov 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I would recommend anyone to Terry, especially for a business matter. A great attorney to work with."
Business Attorney | Nov 22
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Terry is experienced and naturally works toward the practical, business-savvy solutions and resolutions that his clients appreciate. I worked in tandem with Terry on a hotly contested business dissolution matter and was impressed with both his professionalism and competence. I easily endorse this lawyer."
Business Attorney | Feb 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Terry Doherty is an extremely competent business attorney. I have had occasion to work with him a number of times and have referred several clients to him. He handles legal matters with great expertise; everyone in town knows and respects Terry. In addition, he is a nice, down-to-earth person. A rare combination in a lawyer!"