Ed Dougherty
- Partner / Trial Attorney
- 45+ Years of Experience
- 250+ Jury Trials
- AV-Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
A Trial Lawyer Who Has Spent 45 Years Fighting for Kansas City Families
Ed Dougherty is a lifelong resident of Kansas City, Missouri, and has practiced as a trial lawyer for over 45 years. Since becoming a member of the Bar in 1978, Ed has tried over 250 jury trials in jurisdictions across the Midwest, handling cases involving vehicular accidents, premises liability, product liability, and medical malpractice.
Ed is a member of the Association of Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America and has handled and tried numerous cases involving semi-tractor trailer collisions. For over 25 years, Ed has been rated AV by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating available in their peer review system, recognizing both legal ability and professional ethics.
In addition to his civil trial practice, Ed has donated his time to CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocate) for over seven years, representing abused and neglected children as a Guardian Ad Litem in the Greater Kansas City Area. He received the Volunteer Attorney of the Year award in both 2010 and 2015.
Education
- University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law
J.D., Cum Laude, 1978 - University of Missouri at Columbia
Bachelor of Arts in Economics, 1975
Bar Admissions
- Missouri
- Kansas
- Arkansas
Honors
- AV-Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
- CASA Volunteer Attorney of the Year, 2010 and 2015
Professional Memberships
- Association of Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America
Community
- CASA Guardian Ad Litem
- Heartland Community Church (active member)
Outside the Courtroom
Ed is married to April and has four grown children and three grandchildren. He enjoys traveling, biking, tennis, and spending time with good friends.
What Clients Say About Ed
"Ed Dougherty is an amazing attorney. He knows the law well and speaks to me in terms I can understand. He secured the maximum settlement for me in my initial case, and I was very impressed with his aggressive approach in depositions. Ed is approachable and personable. I never felt like a number to him."
Kenyon Delk
"Ed kept me updated on my case constantly to a point where I didn't have to even contact him, and if I had a question it was answered in a timely fashion. He didn't ever make any promises he couldn't keep and told me the facts, straight up. This law firm has changed mine and my wife's life forever."
John Dean
Each client's case is unique. These testimonials reflect individual experiences and do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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