Experienced Trial Lawyer

William Dougherty

Bettendorf, IA ***** 563-***-**** ********@*****.***

Professional Summary

Accomplished Attorney and legal professional offering expertise as a trial lawyer and advocate. Proven success in building trusting rapport with clients and offering sound legal advice in clear and understandable terms.

Accomplishments

Won the case of Hill v. Tennessee Valley Authority, 437 U. S. 153 (1978) in the Supreme Court of the United States which involved a 110 million dollar dam and the Snail Darter. I was also successful in handling and litigating a significant number of major court cases.

As a hobby and athletic pursuit, I have been an active and competitive tennis player for more than 50 years. I captained a tennis team in 1995 from Atlanta that came in 5th in the United States.

Skills

Client Representation and Advisement, thorough investigation and in-depth preparation, critical and creative thinking, vigorous and effective courtroom and hearing presentation

Work History

Attorney, 05/1993 to 09/2004

State Of Georgia, Department Of Human Resources – Atlanta, GA

Personnel Hearing Representative included advising managers and supervisors concerning employee discipline (counseling, progressive discipline and/or adverse action), preparing letters and documents concerning discipline, adverse action and related matters, preparing corrective action and attendance plans, preparing for and representing DHR and constituent agencies before Office of State Administrative Hearings (OSAH) Administrative Law Judges, representing DHR in appeals to the State Personnel Board, negotiating settlement agreements and alternative resolution of appeals, assisting the State of Georgia Law Department as necessary in employment related litigation against the Department and with appeals to Superior Court.

Assistant Director of Human Resources, Central State Hospital, West Central Georgia Regional Hospital and Georgia Regional Hospital at Savannah, Division of Mental Health. Job Duties included: supervision and cross training of staff, developed and organized an in-depth database for collection of information (adverse actions, grievances, and related matters), investigated complaints, consulted with staff and employees concerning grievances, handled disputes mediation involving personnel and management issues, managed and handled discipline and adverse actions,

Investigative Reporter, 08/1991 to 05/1993

Cherokee Citizen Newspaper – Canton, GA

Wrote news stories, developed leads and constructed headlines with an emphasis concerning public officials.

Covered special events and breaking news with eye for detail and tenacious pursuit of important information.

Completed assigned pieces and developed independent stories.

Established and maintained relationships with credible sources.

Followed-up on leads for information regarding news and events.

Trial Lawyer, 09/1961 to 08/1991

Various Established Law Firms As A Partner – Knoxville, TN

Handled major litigation in state and Federal courts including Supreme Court of the US involving civil, criminal, administrative issues in the labor, real estate, taxation, construction and general areas.

Education

J.D.: Law Degree, 06/1961

University of Virginia Law School - Charlottesville, Va.

Bachelor of Arts: Political Science, 06/1958

Vanderbilt University - Nashville, TN

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