I was fired because my supervisor didn't like me and so he set me up. Mark got me my job back when my union wasn't doing enough to help me. Worth every cent.
I was fired because my supervisor didn't like me and so he set me up. Mark got me my job back when my union wasn't doing enough to help me. Worth every cent.
Posted by Jason | June 25, 2011
Mark saved me from an dirtball contractor.
Mark did a great job getting my money back from a nightmare contractor and was always available to answer my questions.
Posted by anonymous | March 11, 2009
Owner
He understands how to solve problems. He thinks outside of the box, is responsive, told me all of my options and negotiated a deal that saved me money and heartache.
Cost
Rates
Hourly Rates
$ 450-500 per hour
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card
Resume
AVVO RATING
6.7
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in
2019.
Suspension issued in NY, 2019
updated on 09/11/2019
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Work Experience
Attorney
Law Offices
2004 - Present
General Counsel
In-House Counsel
2011 - 2020
Law Clerk
U.S. District Court
2002 - 2002
Education
Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
Unknown Attorney | Jun 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I highly recommend Attorney Dumas. He is very knowledgeable and experienced in his areas of practice. I believe a client who works with Attorney Dumas is in capable and competent hands."
Business Attorney | Mar 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I know Mr. Dumas through several national attorney listserves. He has shown himself to be extremely knowledgeable and helpful. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone in need of legal services in the Hartford area."
Business Attorney | Mar 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have come to Know Mark through a national attorney list serve which supports fellow attorneys with their legal and business issues. Mark is a very valuable member of that community."
Litigation Attorney | Mar 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr. Dumas and I are both members of various legal forums, and I have come to respect his contributions and opinions. If I ever have a need to refer a client to a Connecticut attorney, I will recommend Mr. Dumas."
Employee benefits Attorney | Mar 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mark is a very dedicated attorney who spends his hours helping out clients as well as contributing to numerous national legal discussions on pressing legal issues. I can recommend this attorney without reservations."
Lawsuits and disputes Attorney | Mar 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mark and I are members of a national listserve of lawyers. I have gotten to know him through that network, and I would not hesitate to refer clients with needs in Connecticut to him."
Lawsuits and disputes Attorney | Mar 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mr. Dumas and I belong to a national network of attorneys focusing on the best ways to provide service to clients in the community. I have been impressed with his attention to the needs of his clients and endorse him without reservation."
Lawsuits and disputes Attorney | Mar 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mr. Dumas and I both belong to a national network of attorneys. His contributions to this group demonstrate his depth of knowledge and professionalism."