Atty. Douglas W. Clapp

Atty. Douglas W. Clapp

Mr. Douglas W.

Boston Boston 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas W. Clapp at a glance

Douglas W. Clapp is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Holland & Knight LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on real estate and tax. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1992) and Maine (1993). Educated at Boston College Law School J.D. magna cum laude (—) and Amherst College B.A. History (—). Active member of American Bar Association (Tax Section and Affordable Housing and Community Development Law Forum) National Housing and Rehabilitation Association National Multi-Housing Council. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Douglas W. Clapp is a lawyer practicing real estate, tax credit transactions, historic rehabilitation tax credit and 3 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from Amherst College, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Douglas practices at Holland & Knight LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas W. Clapp's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas W. Clapp handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Douglas W. Clapp's law office located?
Douglas W. Clapp's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Holland & Knight LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas W. Clapp handle?
Douglas W. Clapp focuses on real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Douglas W. Clapp practiced law?
Douglas W. Clapp has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Douglas W. Clapp go to law school?
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Education

Boston College Law School J.D. magna cum laude
- In Progress
Amherst College B.A. History
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1992
Maine
Admitted: 1993

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