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To understand my story, one must first understand the story of the underdog.
The underdog is invariably met with challenges that far exceed those faced by others. The underdog is overlooked, never given a real shot at success. No one believes in the underdog, because the odds are never in the underdog’s favor. The underdog is supposed to lose.
I was the underdog.
I ran away from home when I was 15 years old, and slept in all kinds of different places for years while I grew up way too quickly in the streets of Bridgeport, Connecticut. I was a high school dropout and an 18-year old father, who made some pretty stupid decisions in order to get through my teenage years.
I refused to lose. I worked hard and received a GED. I attended Housatonic Community College, and ultimately graduated from Quinnipiac University on a full time schedule while raising two little ones and working a full time job. I grinded through law school and on November 2, 2015, I became a member of the Connecticut Bar as a lawyer. I won.
I still am the underdog, and I fight like hell. My duty as a lawyer is to bring that fight to each and every case, because my clients, whether they are accused of being a criminal, have had their lives destroyed by the illegal actions of law enforcement, have been unlawfully discriminated against by an employer or state actor, or have been seriously injured by the negligence of others, are underdogs too. I know that story, because it’s my story.
Very few professions allow one the honor of doing good in the world by protecting others who are being disrespected, dishonored, and disenfranchised. The practice of law literally gives me a license to play defense against an opposition with way too much power, way too many resources, and not nearly enough compassion. I take tremendous pride in my work, and the personal and professional fulfillment that it brings.
My family is the center of my universe. Because of them, I strive to be the best partner and father I can be. I draw inspiration daily from the love I have for my fiancé and my kids, and it allows me to do some of my very best work. My clients are sons and daughters, husbands and wives, loved ones to many people. I understand each and every case beyond the legal principles involved, by embracing the humanity of the person I represent.
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Posted by anonymous | November 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Outstanding Attorney
Dan did an outstanding job in successfully having the charges against me dismissed. Prior to engaging him, three other attorneys that I interviewed emphatically stated that it would be “impossible” to get the charges dismissed and the best I could hope for was a nolle. I was repeatedly encouraged to ...
Posted by chris | October 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Amazing lawyer
Responded to every question quickly and clearly. Assessed the situation in a very detailed, easy way to understand. Let me know everything that I could do and everything that he was doing. It was very comforting knowing I had him working on this. Was very worried about the repercussions of the case b...
Posted by Yvonne Mcclintock | September 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Dan is a awesome Attorney
Word cannot express how happy I was when the law firm I hired ended up a signing Dan Lage as the only attorney working on the case. It was the best thing that could have happen. Dan was always there to answer any questions I had, and took alot of time explaining thing to me. Never once felt rushed. H...
Posted by Anselm | September 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Highly recommended attorney
Dan Lage is an excellent attorney. He was very quick but very thorough. He seemed very knowledgeable and confident, and although he prepared me for the worst he helped me achieve the best possible outcome for my case. He was a pleasure to work with and I highly recommend him as a hired attorney.
"Attorney Lage has been an amazing, thoughtful, caring, and competent lawyer since the first day we began working together. His honesty and integrity in the profession knows no bounds and he is more than willing to give 110% to his clients and in all the work he does. To date, I have worked with him for almost three years, and without question I know I can rely on him for anything and I can trust that he will always do the best possible work imaginable."
"Dan is a great guy and even better attorney. When a former client came to me looking for DUI defense, I did not hesitate before referring him to Atty Lage."
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2019
New Leaders of the Law, Connecticut Law Tribune
2015
Tulane Law School Moot Court Oralist Award, Tulane Law School
2014
CALI Award- Street Law Clinic, University of Connecticut School of Law
2014
CALI Award - Legislative Law Clinic, University of Connecticut School of Law
2015 - Present
Associate, Ruane Attorneys At Law
2014 - 2014
Legal Intern, Connecticut Commission On Human Rights & Opportunities
2014 - 2014
Law Clerk, United States Department Of Justice In Washington, D.C.
2013 - 2013
Superior Court Law Clerk, Judicial Branch Of Connecticut
2018 - Present
Connecticut Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2018 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2015 - Present
Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Connecticut Bar AssociationMember
On May 2, 2018, after 19 years in prison for a crime he did not commit, Mr. Jackson's case was dismissed and he was released from prison after new evidence was discovered that exonerated him.
2015
JD - Juris Doctor
2010
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2019
A Primer on Domestic Violence Laws, Programs, and Collateral Consequence
2019
What Every Civil Lawyer Needs to Know About Criminal Court
2019
What Every Family Lawyer Needs to Know About Criminal Court
2018
Prosecutors v. Defenders: Who Can Change the System?
2016
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