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Business Litigation Lawyer New Haven County Connecticut and CT Construction Law Attorney

At Ciulla & Donofrio LLP, we are committed to the practice of construction law, commercial litigation and business law. We represent leading corporations, financial institutions, municipalities, utilities, insurance companies, telecommunications and technology companies, construction firms, and businesses of all sizes in a broad range of civil matters litigated in federal and state courts.

We have diverse experience with various types of alternative dispute resolution, including arbitration, mediation and mini-trials. We also provide business law services such as contract drafting and review, strategic planning and counseling. Our lawyers regularly advise businesses of all sizes on the myriad of legal issues they confront on a daily basis, from real estate disputes to construction law concerns.

Ciulla & Donofrio LLP: The Business Law Authority
Sophisticated Solutions to Complex Legal Problems

We have outstanding qualifications and experience across all of our practice areas. We are an AV® Peer Review Rated firm under Martindale-Hubbell's peer review rating system* and are listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers in the categories of Commercial Litigation and Construction Law.

We were recently chosen as a "Go-To Law Firm for Leading Technology Companies" by American Lawyer Media, based upon a nationwide survey of technology companies. AT&T selected Ciulla & Donofrio, LLP as a "Go-To" firm for litigation.

Our attention to detail, thoroughness of preparation, consistent responsiveness, tenacity, and efficiency are the strengths of our focused small firm. Our comprehensive, technical, and aggressive approach to civil litigation, coupled with our attorney's backgrounds and use of state-of-the-art legal technology are traits normally associated with larger firms.

We not only know the law, we understand the businesses, industries, and government agencies we serve. We make a point of getting to know our clients' businesses on our time, because we believe this makes us more effective advisors and advocates.

This knowledge also proves useful in the art of persuasion; with in-depth knowledge of our clients' businesses, we are able to better identify and understand their pressing legal problems. This allows us to craft more creative and effective legal solutions.

We use cutting edge technology to find, exchange, and develop the information critical to reaching our clients' legal goals. In addition, we use office technology and support systems that allow us to provide highly responsive and cost effective service to our clients.

For more information about our legal practice or to discuss your concerns with a knowledgeable attorney, please contact us today.

*CV, BV and AV are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties, Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies.

Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the Judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell Ratings fall into two categories — legal ability and general ethical standards.

Recent Case News

Ciulla & Donofrio, LLP has been selected as a "Go-To Law Firm for Leading Technology Companies" by American Lawyer Media for 2008. In-House Law Departments at the Leading Technology Companies, published by ALM, includes the short list of elite U.S. firms that represent the top technology companies. ALM asked General Counsel at the leading technology companies which outside law firms they turn to for assistance. ALM's research department also investigated and gathered data on technology company's Go-To Law Firms from various resources such as public records including court dockets and securities filings, key publications and well-respected commercial databases.

On June 24, 2009, Jeffrey Donofrio will present "Getting Paid for Construction Work in Connecticut." a construction law seminar sponsored by the National Business Institute. The program will cover a variety of important contractual provisions, mechanics' lien law, bond claims, payment pitfalls to avoid and how to collect a judgment.

Ciulla & Donofrio, LLP has been selected by the Regional Policy Board of the South Central Connecticut Regional Water District to serve as the Office of Consumer Affairs.  The district embraces twenty towns and cities in Connecticut.  The SCCRWA owns and operates an extensive water supply and distribution system, provides water on a wholesale basis to two entities outside the district and also advances the conservation and compatible recreational use of land it owns. Jeffrey Donofrio will serve as the Consumer Affairs Officer.

On April 22, 2008, the Connecticut Appellate Court released its decision in Housing Authority of the City of West Haven v. CB Alexander Real Estate, LLC, et al.  Ciulla & Donofrio, LLP represents the former owners of 63 condominium units in West Haven.  In 2004, the Housing Authority took the property by eminent domain.  At trial, we won an additional $1,644,998 in compensation for our clients.  The Housing Authority appealed the trial court's decision and the Appellate Court affirmed the judgment.  Jeffrey Donofrio tried the case and argued the appeal.

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Ciulla & Donofrio, LLP
127 Washington Avenue
North Haven, Connecticut 06473
Main number: (203) 239-9828
Fax: (203) 234-0379
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