Atty. James B. Clapp

Atty. James B. Clapp

James B. Clapp is a lawyer practicing administrative law, business law, corporate law and 2 other areas of law.

Missoula Missoula 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About James B. Clapp at a glance

James B. Clapp is a employment, business, education, and government attorney based in Missoula, Montana. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in California (1974) and Montana (2005). Serands clients in Missoula, MT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James B. Clapp is a lawyer practicing administrative law, business law, corporate law and 2 other areas of law
  • James has been licensed for 52 years
  • James practices in Missoula, MT

Practice Areas Explained

James B. Clapp's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James B. Clapp is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Montana →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

James B. Clapp is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Montana →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

James B. Clapp is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Montana →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

James B. Clapp is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Montana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Montana

Practicing law in Montana. Legal matters in Montana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Missoula are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Montana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Montana 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 Montana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James B. Clapp

Where is James B. Clapp's law office located?
James B. Clapp's law practice is located in Missoula, Montana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James B. Clapp handle?
James B. Clapp focuses on employment, business, education, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Montana.
How long has James B. Clapp practiced law?
James B. Clapp has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
How can I contact James B. Clapp for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1974
Montana
Admitted: 2005

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