Atty. Jay Thomas Donfrancisco

Atty. Jay Thomas Donfrancisco

Jay Thomas Donfrancisco is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, civil rights, municipal law and 3 other areas of law. Jay received a B.A. degree from Connecticut College in 1995, and has been licensed for 27 years.

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Profile Summary

About Jay Thomas Donfrancisco at a glance

Jay Thomas Donfrancisco is a Member based in Hartford, Connecticut, practicing at Howd & Ludorf, LLC. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on litigation, civil rights, government, insurance, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1999), U.S. District Court, District Court of Connecticut (2005), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (2005). Educated at Vermont Law School (J.D., 1999) and Connecticut College (B.A., 1995). Serands clients in Hartford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jay Thomas Donfrancisco is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, civil rights, municipal law and 3 other areas of law
  • Jay received a B.A. degree from Connecticut College in 1995, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Jay practices at Howd & Ludorf, LLC in Hartford, CT

Practice Areas Explained

Jay Thomas Donfrancisco's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jay Thomas Donfrancisco handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Jay Thomas Donfrancisco is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Connecticut →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Connecticut

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 Hartford 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jay Thomas Donfrancisco

Where is Jay Thomas Donfrancisco's law office located?
Jay Thomas Donfrancisco's law practice is located in Hartford, Connecticut. The firm is Howd & Ludorf, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jay Thomas Donfrancisco handle?
Jay Thomas Donfrancisco focuses on litigation, civil rights, government, insurance, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has Jay Thomas Donfrancisco practiced law?
Jay Thomas Donfrancisco has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Jay Thomas Donfrancisco go to law school?
Jay Thomas Donfrancisco earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A., 1995).
How can I contact Jay Thomas Donfrancisco for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Vermont Law School
- 1999
B.A.
Connecticut College
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, District Court of Connecticut
Admitted: 2005
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 2005

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