Atty. James Ian Dougherty

Atty. James Ian Dougherty

James Ian Dougherty is a lawyer practicing elderly and vulnerable people, probate, estate planning and 4 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Carnegie Mellon University, and has been licensed for 13 years.

Greenwich Greenwich 13 yrs experience 13 year
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Profile Summary

About James Ian Dougherty at a glance

James Ian Dougherty is a trusts, probate, estate planning, and tax attorney based in Greenwich, Connecticut. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (2013) and New York (2013). Educated at William & Mary School of Law (J.D., 2012) and Carnegie Mellon University B.A. Phi Beta Kappa (—). Serands clients in Greenwich, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Ian Dougherty is a lawyer practicing elderly and vulnerable people, probate, estate planning and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Carnegie Mellon University, and has been licensed for 13 years
  • James practices in Greenwich, CT

Practice Areas Explained

James Ian Dougherty's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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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 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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Frequently Asked

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Where is James Ian Dougherty's law office located?
James Ian Dougherty's law practice is located in Greenwich, Connecticut. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Ian Dougherty handle?
James Ian Dougherty focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has James Ian Dougherty practiced law?
James Ian Dougherty has 13+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2013.
Where did James Ian Dougherty go to law school?
James Ian Dougherty earned their education at (J.D., 2012); (—).
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Education

J.D.
William & Mary School of Law
- 2012
Carnegie Mellon University B.A. Phi Beta Kappa
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 2013
New York
Admitted: 2013

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