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Kevin Docherty, Business Attorney in Baltimore, Maryland

focused on Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury

Baltimore, MD

Trusted business attorney serving Baltimore.

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Kevin Docherty is an attorney based in Baltimore, MARYLAND. The practice focuses on Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury.

Based in
Baltimore, MARYLAND
Experience
attorney
Known for
Business · Litigation · Personal Injury
  • Handles Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury matters from Baltimore, MARYLAND.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026).

About Kevin Docherty: Kevin Docherty is an attorney based in Baltimore, MARYLAND. The practice focuses on Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury.

Areas of practice

Kevin's practice areas in Baltimore

Kevin concentrates on business, litigation, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kevin handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in Baltimore, Maryland

Kevin takes business matters in Baltimore, Maryland. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kevin agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Baltimore, Maryland

Kevin takes litigation matters in Baltimore, Maryland. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kevin agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Baltimore, Maryland

Kevin takes personal injury matters in Baltimore, Maryland. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kevin agrees to represent you.

Biography

Kevin Docherty, business attorney serving Baltimore

Kevin Docherty is an attorney based in Baltimore, MARYLAND. The practice focuses on Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Kevin works from Baltimore, Maryland and takes on business matters across the region.

Kevin maintains a diverse practice representing individuals in civil rights litigation, employment disputes, and personal injury matters. He also counsels and represents businesses and businesspeople in ownership disputes, breach of contract actions, and other commercial litigation. In addition to his civil practice, Kevin represents individuals in federal and state criminal prosecutions and investigations.

Since joining Brown Goldstein & Levy in 2013, Kevin has tried cases to verdict in state and federal court and has represented clients in contested hearings before administrative agencies. Kevin has also argued before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.

Kevin was listed in The Best Lawyers in America for Commercial Litigation and Personal Injury Litigation (Plaintiffs) for 2023. He was previously named to The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch list for 2022 and 2021. For 2023, Kevin was listed as one of the United States’ leading 500 litigators by Lawdragon. He was also recognized as one of the country’s leading 500 plaintiffs’ employment and civil rights lawyers by Lawdragon in 2022. Additionally, Kevin has been chosen annually for inclusion in the Super Lawyers’ Maryland Rising Stars list each year since 2017. Selection to this list is an honor reserved for attorneys who exhibit excellence in practice and are either 40 years old or younger or have been in practice for ten years or less. Only 2.5 percent of lawyers in Maryland are named to the Rising Stars list each year.

Kevin sits on the firm’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee. He is also an active member of the legal community in Maryland. Since 2015, he has served on the Board of Directors of the Maryland Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. Since 2019, Kevin has served on the Board of Directors of the Homeless Persons Representation Project, Inc.

Prior to joining the firm, Kevin clerked for the Honorable William M. Nickerson on the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland.

Before attending law school, Kevin taught middle school social studies in the Baltimore City Public School System.

How Kevin handles business matters

Kevin maintains a diverse practice representing individuals in civil rights litigation, employment disputes, and personal injury matters. He also counsels and represents businesses and businesspeople in ownership disputes, breach of contract actions, and other commercial litigation. In addition to his civil practice, Kevin represents individuals in federal and state criminal prosecutions and…

The kind of cases Kevin takes

Kevin reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, litigation, and personal injury matters in Baltimore and the surrounding Maryland area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Kevin studied and practices

  • University of Maryland

    J.D. · 2012

  • University of Maryland

    J.D. · 2012

  • Eastern Mennonite University

    B.A. · 2005

Jurisdictions

Kevin's state bar admissions

  • Maryland, Maryland S

    ACTIVE

Kevin studied at J.D. in University of Maryland, J.D. in University of Maryland, and B.A. in Eastern Mennonite University.

Law school and academic background

Kevin completed J.D. in University of Maryland, J.D. in University of Maryland, and B.A. in Eastern Mennonite University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kevin runs in Maryland is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Kevin's legal honors and published work

Kevin has received 18 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — in America

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — from 2021-2022 for work in:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs - 2022

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs - 2021

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — 500 Leading Litigators in America

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — , 2023

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — for Commercial Litigation and Personal Injury Litigation, 2023

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — 500 Leading Plaintiff Employment and Civil Rights Lawyers,

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Ones to Watch

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, 2021 – 2022

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Maryland Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, 2017-2023

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — in America (2026). Best Lawyers in America — from 2021-2022 for work in: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs - 2022 (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs - 2021 (2026).

Locations

Kevin Docherty's office in Baltimore

Kevin's primary office is at 120 East Baltimore Street, Suite 2500, Baltimore, Maryland, 21202. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

120 East Baltimore Street, Suite 2500

Baltimore, Maryland 21202

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Hiring guide

How to hire Kevin Docherty — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kevin usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Kevin charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kevin's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Kevin will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a business attorney in Baltimore, Maryland

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Kevin

Kevin discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Kevin confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Kevin's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Kevin Docherty

  • How much does it cost to hire Kevin for a business case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kevin walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Kevin offer a free consultation?

    Kevin charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kevin's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Kevin's current terms during booking.

  • How long do business cases in Maryland typically take?

    Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Kevin gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Kevin take my case if I'm outside Baltimore?

    Kevin is licensed in Maryland. Matters governed by Maryland law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Kevin will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Kevin?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Kevin will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Kevin accepting new business clients right now?

    Kevin's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Business attorneys serving Baltimore, Annapolis and Rockville in Maryland

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