Paul F. Doherty

Paul F. Doherty is the managing partner of Ven Johnson Law’s Detroit office, where he represents individuals and families in complex litigation. His practice includes personal injury, medical malpractice, general negligence, civil rights, mass torts, class actions, sexual violence, and premises liability. He regularly handles high-stakes lawsuits and disputes with contested liability and appears at trial in Michigan state and federal courts. His work combines case leadership, litigation strategy, and courtroom advocacy.

Paul earned his undergraduate degree from Western Michigan University. He received his J.D. from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, where he served as an editor of the Law Review. His legal education supported a career focused on complex civil litigation and trial practice. He has continued contributing to legal scholarship through published articles and a chapter in ICLE Michigan Civil Procedure.

Paul has decades of litigation experience involving serious injuries, significant financial exposure, and large-scale claims. He helped secure an $8.6 million medical malpractice verdict after the pretrial offer was zero. His profile states that he has played a prominent role in firm settlements totaling hundreds of millions of dollars. He has served as Plaintiff’s Liaison Counsel in federal multidistrict litigation and on Plaintiff’s Steering Committees in consolidated cases. He is co-lead counsel in litigation involving widespread Metro Detroit flood damage.

Paul F. Doherty is a member of the American Association for Justice, Michigan Association for Justice, State Bar of Michigan, Detroit Bar Association, and American Bar Association. His honors include the Michigan Lawyers Weekly Hall of Fame, Crain’s Detroit Business Notable Litigators & Trial Attorneys, and Michigan Lawyers Weekly Leaders in the Law. His practice reflects extensive experience managing complex disputes, coordinating litigation teams, and presenting significant cases before judges and juries.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Partner, Ven Johnson Law, PLC
• Member, American Association for Justice
• Member, Michigan Association for Justice
• Member, State Bar of Michigan
• Member, Detroit Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association

Licensed State

• Michigan

Education

• University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Western Michigan University
  Undergraduate Degree

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