Ed Dougherty

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.