Atty. David E. Dobin
David assists individuals, businesses and municipalities in a wide variety of complex litigation matters in state and federal court, as well as administrative agencies, in cases involving breach of contract, business torts, fiduciary duties, mechanic’s liens, securities, foreclosures, and evictions. David also plays a significant role in managing the firm's eDiscovery programs.
Appellate & More Attorney · Serving Bridgeport, CT · 19+ Years Experience
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About David E. Dobin at a Glance
David E. Dobin is a Principal based in Bridgeport, Connecticut, practicing at Cohen and Wolf, P.C.. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on securities, hoa, litigation, appellate, and energy. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2007) and Connecticut U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut (2009). Educated at George Washington University Law School (J.D., 2007) and University of Maryland (B.A., 2002). Serves clients in Bridgeport, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David E. Dobin
- David assists individuals, businesses and municipalities in a wide variety of complex litigation matters in state and federal court, as well as administrative agencies, in cases involving breach of contract, business torts, fiduciary duties, mechanic’s liens, securities, foreclosures, and evictions
- David also plays a significant role in managing the firm's eDiscovery programs
- David helps small businesses with legal questions through his involvement with the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE), where he teaches a monthly workshop on legal issues to new business owners
- CREDENTIALS CLERKSHIPS • Associate Justice Gary Katzmann, Massachusetts Appeals Court • Justice Frank Gaziano, Suffolk Superior Court, Boston HONORS & AWARDS Connecticut Super Lawyers® "Rising Star", General Litigation, 2013-2019 Connecticut Law Tribune "New Leader In the Law" Award, 2016 Connecticut Bar Association, Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2015 Connecticut Federal District Court, Pro Bono Award, 2016 SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS • How to Collect Business Debts 10.01.2019 PUBLICATIONS • Connecticut Municipalities and Taxing Districts Offering Tax Relief Programs to Residents Affected by Covid-19 04.30.2020 • Connecticut Issues Safe Workplace Rules for Essential Businesses and Construction Sites in Response to COVID-19 04.08.2020 • Location Awareness for New Litigators ABA Section of Litigation Young Advocates Committee, 2014 • The Supreme Court's Summer Decisions on Modern Technology ABA Section of Litigation Young Advocates Committee Newsletter, Summer 2014 • Ethics Resources for Your Virtual Office ABA Section of Litigation Young Advocates Committee Newsletter, Summer 2014 • FAA Explains Position on Drone Use ABA Section of Litigation Young Advocates Committee Newsletter, Summer 2014 • 9th Cir
- Reaffirms Trial Court's Expert-Testimony Gatekeeping Role News & Developments Section of the ABA’s Young Advocates Committee Website, Winter 2014 • Preparing for Your First Trial 01.13.2014 • Court Holds NSA Phone Metadata Collection Likely Violates 4th Amendment News & Developments section of the ABA’s Young Advocates Committee Website, Winter 2013 • Court Holds Google's Scanning of Copyrighted Books Is Fair Use News & Developments Section of the ABA's Young Advocates Committee Website, Fall 2013 • Property Owners Can Challenge Permit Conditions Despite Denied Permit News & Developments Section of the Young Advocates Committee Website, Fall 2013 • Fictitious Entities Can Be Denied Standing Connecticut Law Tribune, 09.24.2012 • Prejudgment Remedy Denial Isn't the Last Word Connecticut Law Tribune, 03.14.2011 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Ezra Academy • Board of Directors • Finance Committee PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Connecticut Bar Association Greater Bridgeport Bar Association
Practice Areas Explained
David E. Dobin's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David E. Dobin handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Bridgeport.
Securities Law in Bridgeport
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HOA & Condominium Law in Bridgeport
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Civil Litigation in Bridgeport
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Appellate Practice in Bridgeport
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Energy & Utilities Law in Bridgeport
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Bridgeport
Practicing law in Connecticut. Legal matters in Connecticut are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bridgeport are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Connecticut state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Connecticut brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Connecticut courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Bridgeport Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Bridgeport-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Bridgeport Choose David E. Dobin
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David E. Dobin's practice in the field of securities, hoa, litigation, appellate, and energy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David E. Dobin brings 19+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Massachusetts and Connecticut U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut, David E. Dobin can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering securities, hoa, and litigation, David E. Dobin can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Bridgeport
A Bridgeport-based practice means David E. Dobin attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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