Summary
James Dougherty is a Partner and estate planning attorney with a decade of experience guiding high-net-worth individuals and families through complex wealth preservation, transfer, and estate administration matters. Based in Greenwich, Connecticut, he advises executors and beneficiaries on probate, contested estates, tax issues, and post-mortem planning, and crafts sophisticated strategies that balance asset protection with tax efficiency. Having served in senior roles at Withersworldwide and now co-leading Dungey Dougherty PLLC, he combines Big Law training with boutique-firm responsiveness. His background includes a J.D. from William & Mary and early clerkship experience at the Greenwich Probate Court, which gives him practical courtroom and probate exposure that informs pragmatic client solutions. Colleagues and clients value his ability to translate technical trust-and-tax concepts into clear, actionable plans tailored to affluent families.
10 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
J.D., Law, J.D., Law at The College of William and Mary - Marshall Wythe Law School
B.A., History and Policy, B.A., History and Policy at Carnegie Mellon University