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Biography
Tara concentrates her practice in divorce and family matters, including cases involving both significant as well as minimal assets, complex compensation structures, post judgment modifications and enforcements, alimony terminations, parenting and custody issues. In addition, she dedicates much of her practice to divorce and family law appeals in both the Connecticut Appellate and Supreme Courts.
Tara is a member of the Fairfield County Bar Association, American Bar Association and the Connecticut Bar Association. She is admitted to practice in Connecticut and New Jersey.
Tara has served as a co-chair of the Fairfield County Bar Association’s "Women and the Law" and "Appellate Law" executive committees. She previously served on the executive committee of the Connecticut Bar Association/Young Lawyers Section as a co-chair of the Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice Committee. She is currently a volunteer in the Stamford Superior Court to provide legal assistance to self-represented family law litigants through the Volunteer Attorney Program. She has also volunteered as the statewide coordinator of the Lawyers in the Classroom program in Connecticut and the coordinator of the high school mock trial program for New Haven County through CT Civics First.
Compassion. Dedication. Experience you can trust.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Appeals
25%
13 years
Alimony
15%
15 years
Child Custody
15%
15 years
Child Support
15%
15 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Connecticut for 14 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 14 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
Online Presence
Other places you can find Tara online.
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Posted by Adam Rattner | November 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Excellent compassionate attorney
Tara was an amazing attorney. Her ability to understand what is important to me as well as clearly explaining the various routes to pursue was incredible. Tara is a very busy well regarded attorney and after hiring her I understand why.
Posted by Stu | March 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Sole Legal Custody
I have to say, I've been in and out of court for the past nine years over major custody and visitation issues regarding our minor child. Some unforeseen recent events occurred and I needed yet again another lawyer. Tara Dugo, looked over nine years of documented history and said you should be goi...
Tara Dugo
Replied last March 02, 2021Thank you, Stu! It was a pleasure working with you.
Posted by Brian | March 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family
Hire her!
I recently went through the process of trying to find a lawyer for a post judgement emergency custody matter. I spoke to many attorneys and knew right away I had found my attorney after speaking with Tara. She was SUPER knowledgeable and a go getter. She prepared all the necessary motions. I was awar...
Tara Dugo
Replied last March 02, 2021Thank you, Brian. I'm glad I was able to help.
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Amy MacNamara
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Top 10 Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine
2020
10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Connecticut Rising Stars, Superlawyers
2017
Top 10 Lawyers Under 40, National Association of Family Lawyers
2016
Connecticut Rising Stars, Superlawyers
2016
New Leaders of the Law, Connecticut Law Tribune
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Top Ranked Under 40, National Academy of Family Attorneys
2015
Top Attorneys in Connecticut, Connecticut Magazine
2015
Connecticut Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
10 Best Under 40, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2014
Top 10 Lawyers Under 40, National Association of Family Lawyers
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Attorney, Dugo Law, LLC
2018 - 2020
Attorney, GraberRoberts, LLC
2013 - 2017
Attorney, Roberts Family Law
2011 - 2013
Attorney, Schoonmaker, George & Colin, PC
Associations
2011 - Present
Fairfield County Bar Association, Family Law CommitteeMember
2011 - Present
Connecticut Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2018 - 2020
Fairfield County Bar AssociationCo-chair: Appellate Committee
2016 - 2017
Fairfield County Bar AssociationCo-Chair Women and the Law Committee
2015 - 2018
Civics First-New HavenCoordinator-Mock Trials
2013 - 2016
Connecticut Bar Association, Young Lawyers SectionExecutive Committee co-chair, Children and the Law
2013 - 2016
Connecticut Bar AssociationExecutive Committee Member-Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice
Education
2011
Pace University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2016
Achieving Better Custody Outcomes
Custody
2015
The Anatomy of a Special Needs Trust
Family Law/Trust and Estates
2014
Lawyers in the Classroom
Family Law
2014
Handling DCF Investigations
DCF Investigations
2013
Deconstructing a Custody Evaluation
Family Law
Publications
2015
The Connecticut Law Tribune
Alimony in Connecticut: A Rudderless Ship
2012
Connecticut Law Tribune
Special Needs Children Create Special Challenges
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers