Louis J. Dagostine - North Haven, CT
Attorney at Ciulla & Donofrio, LLP
Business and Construction Litigation Lawyers in North Haven, CT
127 Washington Ave. North Haven, CT 06473 - 1715
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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26
Years
Experience
North Haven Business and Construction Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Business and Construction Litigation
- Insurance Defense Litigation
- Landlord / Tenant Disputes
- Civil Litigation
- Municipal Law
Litigation: 90%
Attorney Information
Overview
Attorney Louis J. Dagostine is a graduate from Colby College and Hofstra University School of Law. His practice includes representation of businesses, municipalities, financial institutions, construction firms and individuals in state and federal court in the areas of business litigation, insurance defense, construction law, creditors’ rights litigation and personal injury litigation. Louis regularly appears in court and at depositions. He handles all aspects of cases from inception to trial.
On four separate occasions, Louis has been recognized as a “Rising Star” by Connecticut and New England Super Lawyers in the field of business litigation. He is admitted to the Connecticut Bar and the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut. He has authored and co-authored articles which have appeared in The Connecticut Law Tribune and The Connecticut Lawyer. Louis is a member of both the New Haven and Connecticut Bar Associations. He has served on an arbitration panel for a case involving claimed negligence and personal injuries.
Giving back to the community is important to Louis. In November 2017, Louis became an elected member of the Library Board in the City of Shelton. For four years prior, Louis served two terms as an elected member of the Board of Apportionment & Taxation in the City of Shelton. He is a current member of “Shelton Empowers” whose mission is to reduce substance use and promote a healthy and safe community through empowerment and mental wellness. In 2016, Louis gave a presentation to children at the Huntington Branch Library in Shelton and participated in a mock trial based on Yertle the Turtle by Dr. Seuss.
Louis serves on the Board of Directors of the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley and is Chairman of its Legal and Insurance Committee. Louis also serves on the Board of Directors of the Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce. Louis is a Corporator at the Valley United Way. In 2017, the City of Shelton awarded Louis the Clean Sweep Volunteer of the Year.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- “Rising Star”, Connecticut and New England Super Lawyers, 2011 - 2014
- City of Shelton Clean Sweep Volunteer of the Year, 2017
Other Sources of Feedback About Louis J. Dagostine
Included on the 2014 Connecticut Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2013 Connecticut Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Connecticut Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Connecticut Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Hofstra University School of Law,
Hempstead,
New York, 2000
J.D.
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Hofstra University School of Law,
Hempstead,
New York, 2000
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Non Legal Education
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Colby College,
Waterville,
Maine, 1996
B.A.
Honors: Dean's List
Major: Administrative Science
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Colby College,
Waterville,
Maine, 1996
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- O’Brien Tanski & Young , Associate, 2001 - 2006
- State of Connecticut Judicial Branch, Law Clerk, 2000 - 2001
Classes and Seminars
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Presentation and Mock Trial - "Yertle the Turtle" by Dr. Suess, Shelton Library System
- Presentation – Basiic Overview of Collection Law, Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce
Published Works
Articles
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Contract Validity and Personal Liability: A Double-Edge Sword for Individuals Who Contract on Behalf of Unformed Limited Liability Companies, Connecticut Lawyer, 2008
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Has the Time Come for a Sea Change? Connecticut’s Insurance Guaranty Act Hasn’t Changed In 31 Years (Co-author), Connecticut Law Tribune, 2002
Bar Admissions
- Connecticut, 2000
- U.S. District Court District of Connecticut, 2005
Other Affiliations
- Connecticut Bar Association, 2006 - Present (Member)
- New Haven County Bar Association, 2006 - Present (Member)
- Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce, 2014 - 2018 (Board Member)
- Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley, 2006 - 2018 (Board Member)
- Shelton EMPOWERS, 2017 - Present (Member)
- Valley United Way, 2017 - Present (Corporator)
- Griffin Hospital Gala Committee, 2014 (Member)
- Library Board, City of Shelton, 2017 - Present (Elected Member)
- Apportionment & Taxation, City of Shelton, 2013 - 2017 (Elected Member)
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Contact
127 Washington Ave.
North Haven, CT 06473 - 1715
Phone: (203) 239-9828
Fax: (203) 234-0379
Email: Send a message
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