About Terence E. Doherty

Terence E. Doherty brings a hands-on business background to his legal practice, allowing him to provide practical and effective legal advice to business owners and managers. His practice focuses on corporate and business law, real estate law, estate planning, litigation, and intellectual property. After founding the Doherty Law Firm, P.C. in 2006, Mr. Doherty has remained committed to delivering high-quality, cost-effective legal services tailored to the needs of his clients. Mr. Doherty earned his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Connecticut in 1989, where he also served as captain of the UConn Lacrosse Team. He went on to graduate from Whittier Law School in 1997, earning recognition as a member of both the National Moot Court Honors Board and the Law Review.

Before establishing his private practice, Mr. Doherty held legal and leadership positions, including General Counsel and Chief Operating Officer of Symetrix Corporation. In addition to his legal career, Mr. Doherty has been recognized for his contributions to the community, earning the “Volunteer of the Year” award from the University of Colorado Small Business Development Center in 2010 and being voted a “Top Business Lawyer” from 2015 to 2024.

 

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Real Estate
Posted by Makyla
July 18, 2025
Hired Attorney

We have been working with Terry and his team for a while now, and they’ve been nothing short of amazing. They’ve helped us set up LLCs, form partnerships, and given us solid advice on how to protect our business and limit liability as we grow our real estate portfolio. They’re always on top of things, super professional, and easy to talk to. It’s rare to find someone who’s both incredibly knowledgeable and such a clear communicator. Couldn’t recommend them more!

 
Real Estate
Posted by Jeremy
July 18, 2025
Hired Attorney

Working with Terry’s firm has been a critical part of our success in real estate investing. They’ve supported us through entity formation, partnership structuring, and liability consulting with exceptional attention to detail and strategic insight. Their professionalism, timeliness, and ability to communicate complex legal matters clearly have made a lasting impression. Rachel, their paralegal, deserves special recognition—she is incredibly organized, responsive, and knowledgeable. Her support has ensured every step of the process runs smoothly. We have full confidence in this team and highly recommend them to anyone in need of experienced and reliable real estate legal counsel.

 
Business Law
Posted by Jason
December 20, 2024
Hired Attorney

Working with the Doherty law firm was a great experience. We needed someone highly experienced in business law and Terry was the best. We had a tight timeline, and Terry could explain things very plainly and gave us the confidence we needed to proceed with the deal. Terry worked to build trust with us, and I valued his advice throughout the process. Overall we are very happy we hired the Doherty Law firm.

 
Real Estate
Posted by Michelle
November 06, 2024
Hired Attorney

Terry Doherty helped us through a complex real estate case. Terry was knowledgeable on different facets of real estate law and provided sound guidance on areas where we were potentially exposed. One thing I appreciate about Terry is that he found a solution by presenting us with options and giving input on the pros and cons of each one. Terry was great about seeking our input, but he was also decisive when needed. Our case spanned many years, and Terry was available every time we needed him. His guidance during each step of the process was invaluable. I can't recommend him enough.

 
Corporate Law
Posted by Janell
April 18, 2024
Hired Attorney

We worked with Mr. Doherty to represent us in the sale of our company. I have never needed the services of a lawyer before, so we were extremely hesitant-how do we find a qualified individual who would look out for our best interests? Happy to say we found Mr. Doherty, who simplified the process and kept us informed, protected and gave us great advice. He exposed potential pitfalls that would have negatively effected us in a big way and we are so thankful for that! We emphatically recommend Doherty Law Firm-a great lawyer to have in your corner!

 
Real Estate
Posted by Kristina
April 17, 2024
Hired Attorney

I hired Doherty Law Firm to review a time-sensitive, and quite lengthy commercial lease. Terry was not only extremely knowledgeable about real estate law, but took considerable care in ensuring I had the necessary protections in place. He was very good at explaining the inherent risks associated with the contract, and prioritized the most critical points to work through. Terry stayed in good communication throughout the entire process and met the deadlines we were up against. Both Terry and Rachel were very friendly and fun to work with (yes, fun...we all got to know one another along the way). I highly recommend Doherty Law Firm, P.C. for anyone needing reliable and trustworthy business and/or real estate guidance.

 
Real Estate
Posted by Julie
August 07, 2023
Hired Attorney

Mr. Doherty was able to help our daughter with a lease dispute. We had been dealing with the issue unsuccessfully for over a month. He took our case, met with us on the weekend, and the dispute was resolved in our favor within the week. He was responsive, knowledgeable, and effective.

Business Enterprises
Posted by Adrian
June 18, 2023
Hired Attorney

Mr. Doherty Firm has been a saving grace for me for more than 4 plus years. He took me on as a young business owner who was still wet behind the ears. As I opened my organization, he made sure that my all my business operations paperwork was well developed to not only benefit my company but everyone. Throughout my time of operation, I have had to work with Mr. Doherty and Rachel on a variety of different occasions and they have always taken care of me. They are prompt, thorough and very understanding of my needs for each project. I would recommend this law firm to anyone who needs an attorney for business needs.

 
Collections
Posted by Larry
June 17, 2023
Hired Attorney

Terry Doherty made several tough legal situations understandable and easy to comprehend for my non legal mind and experience. He was easy to communicate with through email, text and by phone, and was always prompt in responding to my questions. While I was always somewhat impatient and anxious, Terry was always calm and reassuring that what we were doing was the right thing on a timely basis. In the end, concerning three different legal matters, Terry’s advice and legal expertise proved to be a winning combination. My cases were not only resolved in my favor but were done with dignity and respect for the other side. I would highly recommend Terry to anyone needing legal assistance and I will not hesitate to call him in future should I be in need of an attorney.

 
Buying and Selling of Businesses
Posted by Vonona
June 16, 2023
Hired Attorney

Working with Doherty Law Firm was nothing short of amazing. My husband and I needed to part ways with our business partner and Terry fought hard for us to get the best deal possible and had a very quick turn around. We were so pleased with how the law firm handled our situation, we decided to have them help us once again a few years later to sell another business. Once again Terry fought hard with negotiations and we came out better than expected. I would definitely recommend Doherty Law Firm if someone is looking for a professional, hard working, honest, and genuine attorney on their side. Thank you Terry for everything! You helped us more than you will ever know.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Trusts and Estates 1
    • Estate Planning
  • Litigation
  • Intellectual Property
  • Business Law 1
    • Business Litigation
  • Other 2
    • Business & Corporate Law
    • Real Estate Transactions

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    English
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    Firm Name
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  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1997, Colorado
    Memberships
    El Paso County Bar Association
    American Bar Association
    Colorado Bar Association.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Whittier Law School
    Class of 1997
    J.D.
    Other Education
    The University of Connecticut
    Class of 1989
    B.A.
    Economics; UConn Lacrosse Team (Captain)

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Terence E. Doherty was admitted in 1997 to the State of Colorado.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Terence E. Doherty attended Whittier Law School.