Atty. James Bruce Dougherty
Member, 1994-2001 and Chairman, 1996-2001, Greenwich Catholic School Board of Education. Secretary, Board of Directors, Transportation Association of Greenwich, 1998-2008.
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About James Bruce Dougherty at a glance
James Bruce Dougherty is a Member based in Greenwich, Connecticut, practicing at Dougherty Greenwich Legal, LLC. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, real estate, tax, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1983). Educated at University of Connecticut (J.D., 1983) and Iona College (B.B.A., 1980). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Greenwich Bar Assn, (President, 1995-1996), Fairfield County Bar Assn, and (Vice-Chair, Estates and Probate Committee, 1997-1999) Connecticut Bar Assn. Serands clients in Greenwich, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Member, 1994-2001 and Chairman, 1996-2001, Greenwich Catholic School Board of Education
- Secretary, Board of Directors, Transportation Association of Greenwich, 1998-2008
- Member, 2004—, Vice-President, 2005-2008 and President, 2008—, Board of Directors, The Wild Geese
- Commissioner of the Town of Greenwich Commission on Aging and member of the Town of Greenwich Selectman's Special Committee on Senior Tax Relief
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James Bruce Dougherty is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Connecticut →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
James Bruce Dougherty is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Connecticut →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James Bruce Dougherty is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Connecticut →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
James Bruce Dougherty is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Connecticut →
James Bruce Dougherty is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Connecticut →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Connecticut
Practicing law in Connecticut. Legal matters in Connecticut are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Greenwich are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Connecticut state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Connecticut 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 Connecticut courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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