The Business Law Authority

Sophisticated Connecticut Business Law Attorneys

New Haven Construction Law Lawyers

Since 1996, Ciulla & Donofrio, LLP has provided high-caliber legal solutions in construction law, commercial litigation, municipal law and business law. We represent leading corporations, financial institutions, municipalities, utilities, insurance companies, telecommunications and technology companies. The trial attorneys at our firm are prepared to work with construction firms and businesses of all sizes in a broad range of civil matters in federal and state courts.

Connecticut Contract Dispute Attorneys

We have diverse experience with various types of alternative dispute resolution, including arbitration, mediation and mini-trials. Our firm's lawyers regularly advise businesses of all sizes on the myriad of legal issues they confront on a daily basis, from contract disputes to construction law issues.

Ciulla & Donofrio, LLP: The Business Law Attorneys

Contact our law firm today to discover the skills our lawyers bring to our firm with a background handling complex, high-dollar litigation. We offer consultations at our law firm in North Haven.

Recognized for Providing Sound Representation

We are renowned as an experienced law firm in North Haven. Our law firm is AV-rated under Martindale-Hubbell’s peer review rating system.* We are also listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers in the categories of Commercial Litigation and Construction Law, and in A.M. Best's Directory of Insurance Attorneys. Our managing partner, Jeffrey M. Donofrio, is a Connecticut, New England and In-House Counsel Super Lawyer.

Our law firm has been selected 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 for our business litigation and tort defense litigation skills.

Offering Cutting-Edge Solutions Expected From a Large Law Firm

The strengths of our small firm are defined by our detailed attention, thoroughness, consistent responsiveness, tenacity and efficiency. Our comprehensive, technical and aggressive approach to civil litigation, coupled with our attorneys' backgrounds and use of state-of-the-art legal technology are traits normally associated with larger firms.

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

We Understand Our Clients' Business Goals

We not only know the law, we also understand the businesses, industries and government agencies we serve. We make a point to get 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.

Put Our Firm's Experience to Work for You

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.

Lexis Nexis Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rated For Ethical Standards and Legal Ability Ciulla and Donofrio, LLP | 2010

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Lou Dagostine was recently selected as a "Rising Star" in 2011 New England Super Lawyers.
Jeff Donofrio was recently selected as a 2011 New England Super Lawyer and a 2011 Business Edition Super Lawyer.
On February 7, 2012, Jeff Donofrio will serve on the faculty for State and Local Government Law, a full day seminar hosted by the National Business Institute, which will be held in New Haven.
Jeffrey M. Donofrio is a member of the panel presenting Special Proceedings and More, a New Haven County Bar Association CLE program being presented on April 26, 2011 in the Jury Assembly room in New Haven Superior Court from 4pm-6pm. The program will feature a discussion of prejudgment and postjudgment remedies.
Ciulla & Donofrio, LLP has been selected as a "Go-To Law Firm for Leading Technology Companies" by American Lawyer Media. 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.
Jennifer Coppola successfully represented the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Woodbridge in Cimino v. Zoning Board of Appeals, 117CA 569 (2009). Jennifer successfully defended the appeal of the denial of variance applications at both the trial court and the Appellate Court.
Jeffrey M. Donofrio has been selected as a "Super Lawyer" by New England Super Lawyers, Connecticut Super Lawyers and Corporate Counsel Edition Super Lawyers.
On May 19, 2010, Jeffrey M. Donofrio was a co-presenter of "Dramatically Increase Your Productivity, Profit, and Peace of Mind: The Attorney's Guide to Seamless Time Management." Jeff presented the program, which was sponsored by the Connecticut Bar Association, with renowned lawyer coach Bill Jawitz.
Ciulla & Donofrio, LLP has been selected by the Town of North Branford to assist it with several construction projects. We are representing the Town with regard to the North Branford Intermediate School, Atwater Library and Smith Library projects. We are providing a wide range of services, including contract and procurement law advice, claims review and negotiation and general construction law services.
Ciulla & Donofrio, LLP has been engaged by the Town of Hamden to assist the Town with the Adaptive Re-Use of Memorial Town Hall and the Addition of a new Police Headquarters.

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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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From its offices in North Haven, Ciulla & Donofrio, LLP represents business clients of all sizes and from a wide variety of industries throughout Connecticut. The firm handles matters in all Connecticut courts, state and federal, and has clients in Hartford, Bridgeport, Stamford, Waterbury, Middletown, Fairfield, New Haven, Norwalk, Danbury, Shelton, Torrington, Bristol, Norwich, Greenwich, Litchfield County, and Fairfield County.