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Agostinho Joseph Ribeiro
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Biography
Agostinho J. Ribeiro serves as Managing Partner of Ventura, Ribeiro & Smith and concentrates in Personal Injury Law. Attorney Ribeiro has represented clients in Connecticut, New York and throughout the United States in personal injury claims. As a Personal Injury attorney, Attorney Ribeiro has successfully represented and settled over 5,000 civil cases, many with values in excess of $1,000,.
Attorney Ribeiro was named "Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Connecticut" by the National Trial Lawyers Association in both 2010 and 2011. He was elected by his peers to the Board of Governors of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association. He is also a member of the Leader's Forum, a select group of attorneys recognized by the American Association of Justice, and is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Group.
In 2010, the Danbury Newstimes recognized Attorney Ribeiro for his accomplishments as a "Top Newsmaker in 2010". In 2011, Attorney Ribeiro was recognized again by the Danbury Newstimes as a city leader and a "Mover and Shaker" in the City of Danbury.
Attorney Ribeiro was born in New York City, and joined the law firm of Americo S. Ventura in 1989. Together they formed a partnership in 1991, which is now known as Ventura, Ribeiro & Smith. In 1992, Ribeiro opened a branch office in the World Trade Center in New York City, where he concentrated in Federal Court litigation. After September 11, 2001, Attorney Ribeiro and the law firm represented, pro bono, victims of the World Trade Center disaster, and were nationally honored for their volunteer efforts in this regard.
Attorney Ribeiro and Ventura, Ribeiro & Smith, was chosen by the Brazilian Consulate in Hartford to serve as its exclusive legal counsel in Connecticut. He additionally serves on the Board of Corporators of Union Savings Bank in Danbury, CT, and serves the City of Danbury by sitting as a Commissioner on the Downtown City Center Council.
He is also a founding member of the Portuguese Bar Association of CT, and was one of the founders of the Portuguese Cultural Center in Danbury, Connecticut, where he served as its first President, and now sits on the Board of Trustees.
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Licensed in New York for 35 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Licensed in Connecticut for 36 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
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Law Offices of Agostinho Joseph Ribeiro
Ventura Riberio & Smith, 235 Main St, Danbury, CT, 068106693
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Posted by Margaret Hintz | June 21, 2013 | Personal Injury
Very happy with services.
Being in the medical field I did not understand how serious a car accident could be. I always thought that people exaggerated their pain. A friend suggested I speak to a lawyer and gave me the name of Augie Ribeiro. He was understanding and explained how people do not know their rights or understan...
Agostinho Joseph Ribeiro's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Agostinho Ribeiro and I participate in a community of lawyers whose goal is to constantly improve each lawyer's practice and to provide better results for his clients. I strongly endorse Mr. Ribeiro. I know that he is committed to providing excellent service and obtaining the best possible result for each and every client"
"Agostinho is an over achiever! He is overly dedicated to both his clients and his work product. Unlike some attorneys who are interested in generating fees to the greatest extent possible, Agostinho brings a refreshing personal touch and concern to each and every client. He is a skilled, smart and talented attorney and I strongly endorse him."
"When it comes to serious injuries, there is no better lawyer to handle your case than Agostinho. He will make sure you get what you deserve. And most importantly, he knows what you are going through, and his whole firm is committed to providing compassionate service to all of their clients."
"A fantastic lawyer and a very caring person!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
Patricia Cruz Fragoso
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2011
Top 100 Lawyers in Connecticut, National Trial Lawyers Association
2010
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Connecticut, National Trial Lawyers Association
2010
Top News Maker, Danbury News Times
N/A
Board of Governors, Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association
N/A
City Leader, Danbury News Times
N/A
Mover and Shaker, Danbury Newstimes
N/A
Member, Million Dollar Advocates Group
Work Experience
2012 - Present
CEO, Ventura, Ribeiro & Smith
1989 - 2012
Managing Partner, Ventura, Ribeiro & Smith
Associations
Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association
Board of Governors
American Association for Justice
Member
Portuguese Bar Association
Founding Member
Million Dollar Advocates Group
Member
National Trial Lawyers Association
Member
Education
1989
New York Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
College of William and Mary
Languages
Spanish
Portuguese