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Your Trusted Legal Partner in Denver & Boulder
Dougherty Law Firm is a civil litigation practice dedicated to delivering comprehensive legal solutions for businesses and individuals. With over 30 years of experience, we specialize in business litigation, personal injury, insurance recovery, construction disputes, and real estate matters across the Denver and Boulder areas. Our founder, John Dougherty, combines a steadfast commitment to client representation with a proven track record of navigating complex legal challenges. Our approach prioritizes efficient resolution strategies while maintaining readiness for courtroom advocacy when necessary. We pride ourselves on transparent communication, personalized service, and leveraging deep local legal knowledge to protect client interests.

Our practice has secured significant victories, including multimillion-dollar settlements and favorable judgments in high-stakes disputes. Client testimonials consistently highlight our responsiveness, integrity, and ability to simplify complex legal concepts. We maintain active involvement in community organizations while upholding rigorous professional standards. Our team's expertise extends to both transactional and litigation matters, ensuring holistic legal support. By focusing on practical outcomes and maintaining accessibility, we aim to be the trusted legal partner for our clients' most pressing concerns.
Services
Business Litigation Personal Injury Construction Accidents Insurance Recovery Real Estate Law Consumer Protection Mechanics Liens Foreclosure Defense Commercial Banking Creditor Rights
Highlights and features
  • We offer 30+ years of civil litigation experience in Colorado courts
  • Our founder secured a $250,000 judgment against a bankruptcy discharge
  • We provide personalized case strategy sessions with direct attorney access
  • Our practice handles complex multi-party disputes with documented success
  • We maintain active involvement in local legal and community organizations
What people say
Kept me informed Fantastic attorney Caring representation Prompt communication Successful resolution
Services
Business Litigation
Our business litigation practice handles complex commercial disputes including contract enforcement, creditor rights, and corporate governance matters. We represent clients in court proceedings and alternative dispute resolution, focusing on protecting business interests while minimizing operational disruption. Our experience includes multi-million dollar transactions and high-stakes shareholder disputes.
Personal Injury
We advocate for injury victims in automobile accidents, slip-and-fall cases, and other personal injury matters. Our representation includes negotiating with insurance companies, documenting damages, and pursuing full compensation for medical expenses and lost wages. We handle complex cases involving disputed liability and pre-existing conditions.
Insurance Recovery
This practice area focuses on resolving insurance disputes for policyholders facing denied claims or bad faith practices. We handle life, health, and property insurance matters, including litigation against carriers that fail to meet their obligations under policy terms.
Construction Litigation
We resolve construction-related legal issues including mechanics liens, contract breaches, and project defect claims. Our services protect property owners and contractors in disputes over payment, work quality, and regulatory compliance across residential and commercial projects.
Real Estate Law
Our real estate practice covers purchase agreements, title disputes, and foreclosure defense. We represent clients in litigation involving property transfers, boundary disputes, and landlord-tenant conflicts, with particular expertise in complex multi-party transactions.
People
John B. Dougherty
Attorney
John Dougherty is a seasoned civil litigation attorney with over 30 years of experience in Colorado courts. He has successfully handled complex business disputes, personal injury cases, and real estate litigation. His practice emphasizes strategic problem-solving and courtroom advocacy, with notable achievements including multimillion-dollar settlements and precedent-setting judgments.
Questions
What legal areas does Dougherty Law Firm specialize in?
We specialize in business litigation, personal injury, insurance recovery, construction disputes, and real estate law across the Denver-Boulder corridor.
How does the firm handle complex legal cases?
We combine thorough investigation, expert consultation, and strategic litigation to address complex cases, with documented success in multi-party disputes and high-value claims.
What experience does John Dougherty have?
John has over 30 years of litigation experience, including 25+ jury trials and notable victories in commercial disputes, personal injury, and real estate matters.
How does the firm communicate with clients?
We maintain direct attorney access through phone, email, and in-person meetings, with regular case progress updates and immediate response to urgent inquiries.
What areas do you serve?
Our primary service area includes Denver, Boulder, and surrounding Colorado communities, with court representation across state and federal jurisdictions.