Leading Legal Advocates

Attorney Thomas A. Dougherty III and legal assistant in their office, surrounded by law books, ready to provide legal assistance.

TD Law stands at the forefront of legal advocacy, specializing in injury law, malpractice, criminal representation, and DUI cases. Our firm is rooted in a deep commitment to justice.

Thomas A. Dougherty III

Attorney Thomas A. Dougherty III, confidently standing in his office, with a backdrop of legal books, symbolizing his experience and readiness to assist with legal matters.

Attorney Dougherty has been actively practicing law since 1995.  He obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in English in 2001 Cum Laude from the University of Connecticut and his Juris Doctorate from the New England School of Law in 1994 after Honorably Serving in the United States Navy from 1983-1987.

As a trial lawyer he has extensive trial experience in the Housing Courts, District Courts, Probate and Family Courts and Superior Courts from Cape Cod to the Berkshires and from Fall River to Salem over the last twenty-eight years.  

He has successfully defended criminal cases in multiple District and Superior Courts.  He has extensive Civil experience as well prosecuting multiple Personal Injury cases in the District and Superior Courts resulting in hundreds of thousands of dollars in benefits for his clients.  He has successfully prosecuted civil cases in Federal Courts against the Police on behalf of clients which had their civil rights violated.    

He has successfully briefed and argued multiple criminal and civil appeals in the Massachusetts Court of Appeals and has the rare distinction of appearing before the Supreme Judicial Court on behalf of a client and successfully arguing his case there which ultimately resulted in a remand of the case and a dismissal of the very serious potentially life altering charges.  

Attorney Dougherty cares about his client’s and not just the ‘bottom line’, perhaps that is what makes him so well thought of.  You are better off with an attorney that has compassion, life experience, and significant legal experience in dealing with your legal issue in any court.


Melissa C. Cyr

Legal Assistant at TD Law Group, standing in the firm's library, embodying the dedicated support staff behind the legal expertise at the office.

Melissa C. Cyr in addition to being a Notary Public of the Commonwealth is the Office Manager. A dynamic self-starter, she has extensive experience in customer relations. An important part of a busy and dynamic environment, she serves as the liaison between the office, clients, and court personnel. In managing the office, she plays a pivotal role in developing and ensuring attorney client relationships and confidentiality. Her experience in the insurance and telecommunications industry enhance interpersonal skills and client services and communication.

She is a self-starter as demonstrated by her academic pursuits at Massasoit College where she studies social science and criminal justice. Her past work experience and credentials contribute to problem solving and expediting the highest standard in assisting clients in a dynamic law office environment. You may contact her at the office 508-583-5454, Mon-Fri, 9:00 AM-2:00 PM.