Lawrence Dougherty

Commercial Litigation

5.0 (1 reviews)

Tampa, Florida

16+ years experience

Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns LLP

Updated: Jan 04, 2026

Contact Information

813-225-2500

https://www.jpfirm.com/people/lawrence-j-larry-dougherty/

400 N Ashley Drive, Suite 3100, Tampa, FL 33602

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Bio

Larry is a trial lawyer who has handled many types of cases in state and federal courts, including partner disputes, securities litigation, receiverships, breach-of-contract, non-competes, construction law, white-collar fraud, product liability, and intellectual property matters. Larry joined Johnson Pope in 2023. He is rated AV-Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell and has been named to Best Lawyers in America for commercial litigation. Before going to law school, Larry worked as a daily newspaper reporter. Larry is a trial lawyer who has handled many types of cases in state and federal courts, including partner disputes, securities litigation, receiverships, breach-of-contract, non-competes, construction law, white-collar fraud, product liability, and intellectual property matters. Larry joined Johnson Pope in 2023. He is rated AV-Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell and has been named to Best Lawyers in America for commercial litigation. Before going to law school, Larry worked as a daily newspaper reporter. Larry is a trial lawyer who has handled many types of cases in state and federal courts, including partner disputes, securities litigation, receiverships, breach-of-contract, non-competes, construction law, white-collar fraud, product liability, and intellectual property matters. Larry joined Johnson Pope in 2023. He is rated AV-Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell and has been named to Best Lawyers in America for commercial litigation. Before going to law school, Larry worked as a daily newspaper reporter.

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Commercial Litigation
Recognized: Litigation - Securities

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2024

Education

University of Florida, J.D., graduated 2009

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Reviews

Joseph Roberts

2 weeks ago

A tenacious and strategic advocate in complex business litigation

Our company was embroiled in a high-stakes partnership dispute that threatened to derail operations and dissolve years of hard work. The situation was legally complex and emotionally charged. We were referred to Larry Dougherty at Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns, and it was the best decision we could have made. From our first meeting in his Tampa office, Larry’s deep experience in state and federal courts was evident. He didn't just see the surface-level contract issues; he immediately grasped the underlying securities and fiduciary complexities, drawing on the very background that has earned him recognition in commercial and securities litigation. His 16 years of practice, honed at the University of Florida and in the courtroom, translated into a masterful strategy. Larry was both a steady counselor and a formidable litigator, preparing us for every possibility while negotiating from a position of strength. He secured a resolution that protected our business's future far better than we had imagined possible. His professionalism, strategic acumen, and genuine dedication to our outcome were exceptional. We cannot recommend Lawrence Dougherty highly enough for any serious business litigation matter.