Richardson, Matthew H.

Ed Dougherty is 58 years of age and has practiced as a trial lawyer for over 34 years. He is a lifelong resident of Kansas City, Missouri.

Ed received his Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from the University of Missouri at Columbia in 1975. He graduated from the University of Missouri/Kansas City Law School Cum Laude in 1978. He is not only a member of the State and Federal Bars in Missouri, but also the State and Federal Bars in Kansas and the Federal Bar in Arkansas.

Since becoming a member of the Bar in the Fall of 1978, Ed Dougherty has tried over 100 jury trials in various jurisdictions across the Midwest. His trials have included vehicular accidents, premises liability, products liability, and medical malpractice. Ed Dougherty is a member of the Association of Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America and has handled and tried several vehicular accident cases involving semi-tractor trailer rigs. For over 25 years, Ed Dougherty has been rated by Martindale-Hubbell, a prestigious legal publication, as an AV Attorney, the highest rating available.

In addition to a civil trial practice, Ed Dougherty for the last two years has donated his time to CASA (court-appointed special advocate). This involves the representation of abused and neglected children as a Guardian Ad Litem in the Greater Kansas City Area. Ed received the 2010 Volunteer Attorney of the Year award.

Ed has four grown children scattered throughout the United States, and three grandchildren. He enjoys travel (recently to Ireland), biking, tennis and associations with good friends. Ed is active in Restore Community Church where he leads small groups.