Bobby Lawrence

Joe received a double major in Economics and Marketing at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. He subsequently attended the University of Cincinnati College of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctorate.

Joe loves skiing, snowboarding, golfing, outdoor exercise in the beautiful mountains of Colorado and spending time with his family. Additionally, Joe loves to spend time keeping up to date on financial markets, working on his cars and playing basketball. Most importantly, he is a part of a good family of four, including his wife, son, daughter, along with his two beloved dogs.

Daniel “Joe” Dougherty is a dedicated business law attorney in Colorado Springs offering sound and thorough guidance on employee matters for business owners. He specializes in labor and employment matters, including the development of employer policies and operations to ensure compliance with Colorado law. He provides excellent support to Colorado businesses on employee relations matters including hiring, termination, employee performance plans, independent contractor matters, and more. He developed his expertise through service to the nation with the United States Air Force and the United States Army since 2010. He is passionate about the law and helping businesses navigate the complexities of Colorado and Federal law. He is dedicated to his clients and provides exceptional support.

Having finished a remarkable career in service to the United States, Joe has finally realized his dream of calling Colorado his permanent home. His career of excellence started with his education and experience in the finance industry. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Kentucky, and started work as an investment advisor in Louisville, Kentucky with Hilliard Lyons financial services. After spending a considerable amount of time in the investment and estate planning industry, Joe discovered a passion for the law and decided to go to the University of Cincinnati School of Law. At Cincinnati, Joe clerked for several local judges and spent time developing multidisciplinary legal skills. After law school, Joe commissioned as a Judge Advocate in the United States Air Force, where he spent several years working for the 1st Special Operations Wing at Hurlburt Field, Florida. In that assignment, he was assigned a heavy docket of criminal and civil litigation cases. Having shown a strong aptitude for labor and employment litigation and case management, he was assigned to a unit with a very heavy labor and employment law workload at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. There he primarily focused on labor and employment advisory services, litigation defense and employer policy development.

During his assignment as an Air Force litigation attorney, he spent time in Colorado and immediately fell in love with the state. He and his family began spending vacation time in Colorado and developed a love for everything Colorado has to offer. Feeling the call of the mountains, Joe accepted a position with the United States Army Space and Missile Defense Command at Peterson Space Force Base in 2020. Fulfilling his dream of living in Colorado, he paired his professional career with his desire to spend time skiing and snowboarding with his family. In 2025, desiring an exciting new challenge, Joe decided to transition into private practice with Business Law Group. He now brings his same passion, excellence, and dedication to the clients of Business Law Group.

As a passionate attorney, Joe brings a wealth of wisdom and expertise to clients seeking labor and employment advice and business law services. Joe has dedicated over a decade to his country and his profession and is here for you and your business. He specializes in policy development, business planning, employee relations matters, and shepherding leadership through complex and often challenging legal environments. Joe brings a wealth of experience and success, having defended the United States in hundreds of discrimination cases, whistleblower cases, wage disputes, labor relations disputes, contract related disputes, and more.

Joe’s knowledge, skill, and tireless effort are an invaluable resource to the firm and its clients. He quickly assesses and finds solutions for the unique complexities inherent in each client matter. He is often able to develop creative and lasting solutions for each client. Fueled by the desire to serve the public and build on his experience, Joe is motivated to help you with any legal issue your business is facing. Joe is currently licensed to help clients in two states (Kentucky and Colorado); whether it’s navigating general business decisions, complex employment and labor relations laws, or facilitating complex business transactions, he provides specialized solutions that resonate with your specific needs.