Background
Clapp, James Hargett was born on January 21, 1951 in Frederick, Maryland. Son of Robert Earl and Josephine Esteele (Routzahn) Clapp.
Clapp, James Hargett was born on January 21, 1951 in Frederick, Maryland. Son of Robert Earl and Josephine Esteele (Routzahn) Clapp.
Washington and Lee University (Bachelor of Arts, 1973). University of Baltimore (Juris Doctor, with honors, 1976). Executive Editor, University of Baltimore Law Review, 1975-1976.
Law Clerk to Honorary Marvin Smith, Associate Judge, Maryland Court of Appeals, 1976 1977.
Assistant States Attorney, 1979-1985.
Associate, Shoemaker Smith & Clapp, Frederick, 1977-1981; partner, Shoemaker Smith & Clapp, Frederick, 1981-1985; partner, Shoemaker & Clapp, Frederick, 1985-1986; partner, Shoemaker Horman & Clapp PA, Frederick, since 1986. Board directors Grangers Mutual Insurance Company, Middletown, Maryland.
Board of directors United Way of Frederick County, since 1978, Home for the Aged, Frederick, since 1988, Frederick County Symphony Society, since 1979. Member American Bar Association, Maryland. Bar Association, Frederick County Bar Association (Vice-President since 1989, pastsec., president 1990-1991).
Married Amy Shafer Nelison, July 22, 1978. Children: James Reid, Regina.