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James B Dougherty

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8 reviews
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Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 42 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Greenwich, CT
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Real Estate, Probate ... +3 more

28 Sound View Drive, Greenwich, CT

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About James

Biography

I am here to help you with your legal needs in an efficient, professional and courteous manner.

Let me help you plan your estate in a way that will insure your wishes are carried out.

Buying, selling or refinancing a home can be stressful. Let me help you reduce the stress level.

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Estate Planning 25%

Preparation of Trusts, Wills, Advanced Directives (Living Wills), Powers of Attorney.

43 years

25%
Probate 25%

Assisting executors and administrators in the settlement of estates in the Probate Court. Representing elderly clients in conservatorship matters. Representing mentally challenged clients in guardianship hearings.

43 years

25%
Real Estate 25%

Representing clients in the purchase, sale and refinance of real estate.

43 years

25%
Elder Law 15%

Assisting elderly clients and their famlies in planning for their personal and financial matters as they age.

43 years

15%
General Practice 5%

43 years

5%
Tax 5%

Preparation of personal, small business, gift and trust and estate income tax returns.

43 years

5%

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Awards

Silver Client Champion
Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Silver Client Champion

Silver Client Champion

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This attorney has received at least 3 client reviews, and has an average score of 4.0 or higher.

Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Distinguished Peer Review Rating

An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience.

This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.

Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 42 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1983

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Location

Dougherty Greenwich Legal, LLC

28 Sound View Drive, Greenwich, CT, 06830

www.DoughertyGreenwichLegal.com
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Posted by Robert | December 8, 2022 | Hired Attorney

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Soft Spoken and Methodical

In order to buy or sell property in Connecticut, you must be represented by an attorney. My brother recently passed away, and because we live in Florida we didn't know where to turn for assistance. Our realtor provided us a list of three names, and Jim's was at the top of the list. I called Mr. Dough...erty after having read reviews and visiting his website. It was immediately apparent in speaking with Jim, that he was exactly the kind of attorney that would make me feel well represented. Soft-spoken, extremely knowledgeable, and methodical in his approach, resulted in a very quick and stressless conclusion to the sale. James Dougherty is exactly the kind of attorney that will put you at ease, and remove any anxiety when in the position of requiring legal representation.

Posted by Ron | December 4, 2014

Top in Greenwich

I know Jim very well, and have partnered with him on many matters. Jim is a client's favorite attorney because he is extremely responsive - he always returns telephone calls and e mails promptly. Jim is a highly skilled attorney, and very knowledgeable for elder law and estate planning matters. Ji...m is ethical, and you will feel most comfortable telling anyone to "speak to my attorney," knowing he will protect your interests.

Posted by Michael | November 23, 2014

Recommendation

I have worked with Jim Dougherty on numerous transactions and he has been extremely thorough and responsive throughout the process. Jim has demonstrated not only a keen knowledge of the underlying legal issues but has also achieved the business goals of the transactions as well. I would highly recomm...end Jim and I will continue to use him for my legal work.

Posted by David | October 16, 2014

Wise, Knowledgeable and Reliable

I've known Jim Dougherty professionally for nearly 20 years, during which time he's proven himself to be wise, knowledgeable and reliable, three qualities I value above all others. Whenever I've needed his help he responded with alacrity. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone seeking good ...legal advice or representation. He's an excellent lawyer- you won't be disappointed.

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James B Dougherty's Lawyer Endorsements

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Marissa Dungey

General practice lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Jim Dougherty. I know Jim to be a very skilled, diligent and knowledgeable attorney, particularly in the areas of real estate, probate administration and estate planning. I highly recommend him."

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James Fulton

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jim Dougherty is one of the most knowledgeable trusts and estates attorneys I have ever had the privilege of working with."

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Ronald Brien

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer in the areas of wills, trusts and estate planning. Methodical!"

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Ronald Brien

Real estate lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2014

Irish Legal 100, Irish America Magazine/Irish Voice Newspaper

2014

Connecticut Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2013

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2013

Small Business 50, Irish Echo Newspaper

2013

Connecticut Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

Irish Legal 100, Irish America Magazine / Irish Voice Newspaper

2011

Irish Legal 100, Irish America Magazine / Irish Voice Newspaper

2010

Irish Legal 100, Irish America Magazine / Irish Voice Newspaper

2009

Irish Legal 100, Irish America Magazine / Irish Voice Newspaper

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Sole Member, Dougherty Greenwich Legal, LLC

1983 - 2013

Managing Member, Dougherty Dougherty & Vecchiolla, LLC

Associations

1996 - Present

Fairfield County Bar Association

Member

1992 - Present

Connecticut Bar Association

Member

1997 - 1999

Regional Bar Association of Stamford, Norwalk, Darien and Wilton, Estates and Probate Committee

Vice-Chair

1995 - 1996

Greenwich Bar Association

President

Education

1983

University of Connecticut

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

Iona College

BBA

Speaking Engagements

2005

Seminar

Probate in CT

Languages

English

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