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Connecticut Business Law Attorneys

At Ciulla & Donofrio LLP, we are committed to the practice of 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 as to a myriad of legal issues that business entities are confronted with on a daily basis.

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

We have outstanding qualifications and experience in the areas of business litigation, tort defense, insurance coverage law, construction law, creditors' rights and banking law, municipal law, real estate law and personal injury litigation. 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 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. We were selected by AT&T as a "Go-To" firm for litigation.

Our attention to detail, thoroughness of preparation, consistent responsiveness, tenacity, and efficiency are the strengths of a focused small firm. Our comprehensive, technical, and aggressive approach to litigation, along with the backgrounds of our attorneys and utilization of state-of-the-art legal technology are traits normally associated with larger firms.

Our lawyers are tenacious and effective while maintaining a high level of professionalism and uncompromising ethical standards.

We not only know the law, we understand the businesses, industries, and government agencies we serve. Our attorneys make a point of getting to know our clients' businesses on our time because we believe this makes us more effective advisors and advocates. We also make a point of analyzing and studying our clients' industries on our own time because it proves useful in the art of persuasion. The knowledge our lawyers obtain from the foregoing efforts allows us to better identify and understand our clients' problems and 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.

 MH Ratings

*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.

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
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