Raymond J Rigat

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Raymond J Rigat

5.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 35 years

Car accident Lawyer at Clinton, CT
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Litigation, Civil Rights ... +2 more

23 E Main St, Clinton, CT

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About Raymond

Biography

Attorney Raymond Rigat is an experienced litigator with a broad range of experience in state, federal, and military courts. Prior to joining Berchem Moses PC, he owned and operated The Rigat Law Firm b...

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Car Accident 35%

35%
Civil Rights 20%

20%
Litigation 20%

20%
Appeals 15%

15%
Criminal Defense 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 250-475 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 15 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Delaware for 16 years

State: Delaware

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 18 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Rhode Island for 18 years

State: Rhode Island

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 19 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2006

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 19 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 20 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2005

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 35 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1991

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Connecticut for 35 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1990

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 18 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2007

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

The Rigat Law Firm

23 E Main St, Clinton, CT, 06413-2018

rigatlaw.com

Berchem Moses PC

75 Broad Street, Milford, CT, 06460-3363

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Raymond J Rigat's Reviews

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Posted by Mike | May 02, 2016 | Litigation

outstanding attorney

I am pleased to have the opportunity to recommend the legal services of Attorney Raymond Rigat. I attended law school with Ray and recognized his his extraordinary intelligence, his impressive legal skills and his excellent moral character as a law student. I have followed Ray’s legal career since ...1990 and consider Ray to be a good friend as well as a valuable legal resource to me in my professional endeavors. Over the years, I have turned to Ray many times for his counsel on legal matters and I am always extremely pleased with his advice and guidance. Ray has exceptional litigation skills and consistently gets great results for his clients.

Posted by John | May 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

One Awesome Attorney!

The representation that I received from Atty. Rigat was spot on. Ray took the time and listened to my needs and concerns and used his years of experience to garner the best outcome possible. Easy to talk to, non judgmental and fought for what was fair and in my best interest. He worked non stop an...d was dedicated to my case.

Posted by Bill | May 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

SIMPLY, THE BEST

I am a retired attorney having practiced primarily in Connecticut's state civil court. As such, I had numerous cases against Attorney Raymond Rigat. He always strived for the best possible outcome for his client. He consistently impressed me with his professionalism, preparation, knowledge of... the law, and aggressive assertion of his client's rights. His trial skills are superb. The judges whom we appeared before noted this as well. Attorney Rigat is a "straight shooter." It was evident that his clients were highly satisfied with his guidance and results. Over the years, I have personally retained Attorney Rigat for various matters including the preparation of wills for the family and to pursue a tort claim in federal district court. In all instances, Attorney Rigat produced outstanding results and allowed my family the opportunity to pursue life to its fullest. In closing, Attorney Rigat is simply the best. You will find no better attorney.

Posted by Jay | April 29, 2016

Superb Attorney Who Really Cares

Mr. Rigat is a superb attorney whose has a genuine love for the law and and knowledge of the law second to none. He is an honest, hard-working attorney who will give 100% in serving the interests of his clients. Mr. Rigat is a former Navy JAG who still exemplifies the qualities of an officer and a g...entleman. I give him my highest praise and recommend him without reservation to anyone seeking the services of a top quality attorney.

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John Watts

Litigation lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have been in private practice for 20 years in the Town of Clinton. I've known Attorney Rigat for the 17 years. Ray served as a Judge of Probate in the Town of Clinton and as an attorney in a solo practice. Ray is an active member in the Federal Bar and State Bar. Ray is diligent and capable of handling most civil litigation. Ray seeks to counsel and advance his client's interest."

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Michael Day

Unknown lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ray is a top-flight trial and appellate lawyer. He has obtained extraordinary results for his clients in both state and federal trial and appellate courts. Ray has litigated cases throughout the country. He has a very unique background as a military attorney, a probate judge, corporate counsel, a law firm partner, and a professor. His unique experience, coupled with his incredible talent and stellar intellect, make him the obvious first choice for litigation matters."

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Dennis Grieco

Litigation lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I wholly recommend Ray Rigat. I first encountered Ray when we were opposing counsel in a personal injury case. I was impressed by Ray's expert legal acumen and dedication to all aspects of his client's case. Ray approached every issue in the case, no matter how large or small, with the same zeal and commitment. Just as important, Ray unwaveringly displayed that somewhat rare combination of fierce advocacy and congenial, respectful professionalism. It was the combination of those qualities that fostered a resolution of our case. The high esteem in which I hold Ray is best evidenced by the fact that a couple of years after opposing him in that initial lawsuit, I had a client of my own in need of representation in Connecticut. I referred that client to Ray and wholly recommended she retain him. I feel a personal responsibility when I refer clients to other attorneys to ensure they receive expert and professional representation. I know firsthand that Ray's clients receive just that."

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Paul Kaplan

Litigation lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have been an attorney in Connecticut for over 30 yrs and have known Ray for over 15 yrs. During that time I have worked with Atty Rigat on numerous occasions. I have always found him to be conscientious and diligent. In every matter in which I have worked with Ray, he has been fully prepared and in command of the relevant law. Moreover, he is a tireless advocate who is willing to "take on" the most complex of matters. Intelligent, moral, empathetic, capable and responsive; these are just some of the qualities which enable me to recommend Ray to anyone without hesitation."

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Litigation lawyer

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Dennis Grieco

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer

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John Watts

General practice lawyer

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Michael Day

Appeals lawyer

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Paul Kaplan

General practice lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2006

Pro Bono Award, CBA Federal Practice Section

1993

Navy Achievement Medal, U.S. Navy

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Attorney, The Rigat Law Firm

1900 - Present

Senior Counsel, Berchem Moses PC

2012 - 2015

Corporation Counsel, City of Torrington

2006 - 2012

Attorney, The Rigat Law Firm

1999 - 2005

Attorney, Gilbride & Rigat

1999 - 2011

Judge, Judge of Probate

1993 - 1999

Attorney, The Rigat Law Firm

1991 - 1993

LT, JACG, USNR, U.S. Navy

Associations

2007 - Present

Rhode Island Bar Association

member

Sample of Legal Cases

United States v. Browne, 318 F.3d 261 (1st Cir. 2003)

United States v. Ofray-Campos, 534 F.3d 1 (1st Cir. 2008)

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Education

1990

The University of Connecticut School of Law

JD,

1987

Fordham University

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.),

Languages

English

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