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Contract Disputes

Need assistance with a contractual matter? At the Dougherty Law Firm, APC, we represent clients with contract drafting and review and disputes arising out of contractual relationships. We have all heard the phrase, "the devil is in the detail" and the "detail" is where many people get burned. Never sign an agreement that you have ...

Corporate Law

Thinking of starting your own business? Have you given any thought as to the form of your new business -- sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation or limited liability company? There are both legal and tax considerations that are critical in making this decision. Let us help you decide what form is best ...

Criminal Law

The Dougherty Law Firm, APC represents clients who have been charged with traffic infractions, misdemeanors and some felony matters. We take tremendous pride in the results we have obtained for many of our clients and particularly those who have turned their lives around after going through the legal process and recognized that once was enough! We ...

Family Law

The Dougherty Law Firm, APC handles all aspects of family law matters including divorce, legal separation, child custody and visitation, paternity, child and spousal support and domestic violence. Certian cases qualify for mediation and can help you save a substantial amount of attorney fees. Ask us if your case qualifies.

Landlord / Tenant

The Dougherty Law Firm, APC represents both tenants and landlords in residential and commercial lease matters . Our services in this area include: Lease drafting and review; Notices to pay rent or quit and eviction; Representation in unlawful detainer actions; Breach of lease matters. Let us know if you need a lease drafted or reviewed ...

Mediation

One of the most important lessons we have learned in 25 years of practicing law is that settling cases quickly and amicably is the best service we can offer a client. A good settlement is sometimes defined as one where neither party is happy because "principles" were compromised. However, with rare exception, this result is much ...

Personal Injury

Injured in an accident? For 25 years our firm has helped hundreds of people recover fair compensation for their injuries and damages sustained as a result of automobile, train, motorcycle, boating, dog bite, trip and fall incidents. This includes compensation for pain and suffereing, medical bills, past and future, property damage and total ...

Real Property

Buying and selling a home in California can be very tricky. Disclosure laws are crucial for the seller and duties of due diligence are imposed on the buyer. For the past 15 years, the Dougherty Law Firm, APC has successfully defended and prosecuted real estate cases involving allegations of inadequate disclosure of defects. Since insurance coverage ...

Wills and Trusts

Is your estate plan in order? Many people defer thinking about the two things which are certain in life -- death and taxes. Yet, without an effective estate plan, your assets are needlessly given to lawyers, probate courts and the government. At the Dougherty Law Firm, we can help draft an estate plan for you that ...