Louis J Dagostine

Louis J Dagostine

also known as Lou Dagostine

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 25 years

Litigation Lawyer at North Haven, CT
Practice Areas: Litigation, Debt Collection, Business

127 Washington Avenue, North Haven, CT

About Louis

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Litigation 80%

Business Litigation; personal injury litigation; insurance defense litigation; creditor's rights litigation; construction litigation; landlord/tenant disputes

80%
Business 10%

Contract review and drafting

10%
Debt Collection 10%

Creditor's rights; litigation; mechanic's liens; domestication of foreign judgments; breach of contract; demand letters

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 25 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 2000

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Ciulla & Donofrio LLP

127 Washington Avenue, North Haven, CT, 06473-1715

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Louis J Dagostine's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Contracts & Agreements

Posted by Terri W. | May 06, 2015

More than we could even ask for

Louis helped us with a case where we were being overcharged and charged for unauthorized work on a new home. From the moment we met, Louis asked pointed questions and always kept our best interest in mind. He made clear what the law was, but also included a tremendous amount of knowledge about prec...edents in this area of construction contracts as well as an understanding of how judges would interpret the case. He was patient as we gathered our evidence, and consistent with communication about where we stood. In the result, he negotiated a significant (~75%) reduction as a settlement, avoided court, and allowed us to move forward knowing there would be no additional or future costs/actions - all the while never even exhausted our retainer. We were so very glad to have been recommended to Louis, especially since a number of lawyers we know and inquired with would not take the case because of the specialized knowledge required to really help us.

Posted by Vincent S. | November 01, 2013

I wish there were a better than excellent rating.

Louis assisted me with a contract agreement/ review which provided me with insight and education that ultimately led me to the decision to go in another direction. As a new business owner Louis' expertise, in my honest opinion, paved the way for my future success. I am big proponent of educating the ...client to allow them to make the best decision without influencing them based on personal bias. Louis remained objective and explained every aspect of the process and defined all the legal jargon which revealed a much different picture from what the employer was verbally endorsing. I feel the time spent with Louis navigating that process was invaluable and would without any reservation recommend him.

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Sean Cleary

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 29

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"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."

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Tanya Bachand

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Jan 25

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Clean Sweep Volunteer of the Year, City of Shelton

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2011

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Partner, Ciulla & Donofrio, LLP

2006 - 2018

Senior Associate, Ciulla & Donofrio, LLP

2001 - 2006

Associate, O'Brien Tanski & Young, LLP

2000 - 2001

Judicial Law Clerk, Connecticut Judicial Branch

Associations

2017 - Present

Library Board, City of Shelton

Elected Member

2017 - Present

Valley United Way

Corporator

2017 - Present

Shelton EMPOWERS

Member

2006 - Present

New Haven County Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Connecticut Bar Association

Member

2014 - 2018

Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce

Board of Directors

2014 - 2014

Griffin Hospital Gala Committee

Member

2013 - 2017

Board of Apportionment and Taxation, City of Shelton

Elected Member

2013 - 2015

Shelton American Little League

Coach

2006 - 2018

Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley

Board of Directors

Education

2000

Hofstra University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

Colby College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Mock Trial: "Yertle the Turtle"

Mock Trial: "Yertle the Turtle" by Dr. Suess

2013

Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce

Basic Overview of Collection Law

Publications

2008

Connecticut Lawyer Contract Validity and Personal Liability: A Double-Edge Sword for Individuals Who Contract on Behalf of Unformed Limited Liability Companies

2002

Connecticut Law Tribune Has the Time Come for a Sea Change? Connecticut’s Insurance Guaranty Act Hasn’t Changed In 31 Years (Co-author)

Languages

English

Activity

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