Atty. James E. Clancy IV

Atty. James E. Clancy IV

Eagle Scout Award, 2002; Massachusetts Family and Probate American Inn of Court, Jun. 2012 - Present, Treasurer, June. 2016 - Present, Assistant Treasurer Jun. 2015 - Present; National Eagle Scout Association , 2002 - Present; Finance Committee Member, Town of Chelmsford, 2014 - Present, Chairman, 2016 - Present, Vice Chairman, 2014 - 2016; Town Meeting Representative, Town of Chelmsford, 2014 - Present; Notary Public; Attorney Broker.

Boston Boston 14 Years Experience 14 year
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Profile Summary

About James E. Clancy IV at a glance

James E. Clancy IV is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Smith Duggan Cornell & Gollub LLP. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, family law, and real estate. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, District of New Hampshire (2012), Massachusetts (2012), New Hampshire (2012), and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (2013). Educated at New England Law (J.D., 2012) and Boston College (B.A., 2006). Active member of American Bar Association New Hampshire Bar Association. Serves clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Eagle Scout Award, 2002
  • Massachusetts Family and Probate American Inn of Court, Jun. 2012 - Present, Treasurer, June. 2016 - Present, Assistant Treasurer Jun. 2015 - Present
  • National Eagle Scout Association , 2002 - Present
  • Finance Committee Member, Town of Chelmsford, 2014 - Present, Chairman, 2016 - Present, Vice Chairman, 2014 - 2016
  • Town Meeting Representative, Town of Chelmsford, 2014 - Present
  • Notary Public
  • Attorney Broker

Practice Areas Explained

James E. Clancy IV's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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Family Law

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Real Estate Law

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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 venue, 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

Common questions about James E. Clancy IV

Where is James E. Clancy IV's law office located?
James E. Clancy IV's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Smith Duggan Cornell & Gollub LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James E. Clancy IV handle?
James E. Clancy IV focuses on trusts, probate, family law, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has James E. Clancy IV practiced law?
James E. Clancy IV has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
Where did James E. Clancy IV go to law school?
James E. Clancy IV earned their education at (J.D., 2012); (B.A., 2006).
How can I contact James E. Clancy IV for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New England Law
- 2012
B.A.
Boston College
- 2006

Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court, District of New Hampshire
Admitted: 2012
Massachusetts
Admitted: 2012
New Hampshire
Admitted: 2012
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 2013

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