Background
Doherty, John L. was born on December 17, 1934 in Pittsburgh. Son of John A. and Carmella G. (Conte) Doherty.
Doherty, John L. was born on December 17, 1934 in Pittsburgh. Son of John A. and Carmella G. (Conte) Doherty.
Bar: Pennsylvania 1966. Law clerk to chief judge The United States of America District Court Western District Pennsylvania, 1966-1967. Assistant Livingston, Miller & Haywood, Pittsburgh, 1967-1975.
Assistant city solicitor Pittsburgh, 1969-1970.
Law clerk to judge Allegheny County Court Common Pleas, Pittsburgh, 1971-1973. Partner Manifesto, Doherty & Donahoe, Professional Corporation, Pittsburgh, 1975-1992.
Chief disciplinary counsel Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court Pennsylvania, 1992.
Law clerk to chief judge United States District Court Western District Pennsylvania, 1966—1967. Assistant, Livingston, Miller & Haywood, Pittsburgh, 1967—1975. Assistant city solicitor, 1969—1970.
Law clerk to judge Allegheny County Court Common Pleas, 1971—1973. Partner Manifesto, Doherty & Donahoe, PC, 1975—1992. Chief disciplinary counsel Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court, since 1992.
Served with United States Army, 1954-1956.
Fellow: Academy Trial Lawyers, American College Trial Lawyers. Member: Association Trial Lawyers in Criminal Court, Pennsylvania Bar Association, Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Association, Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association, Association Trial Lawyers America, Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association, Allegheny County Bar Association.
Married Diane J. Passetti, August 10, 1963. Children: John F., Kathleen A. Bachelor, Duquesne University, 1960, Juris Doctor, 1966.