Atty. Paul Joseph Dorsi
Paul Joseph Dorsi is a lawyer practicing civil practice, appellate practice, zoning, planning and land use and 4 other areas of law. Paul received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years.
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Paul Joseph Dorsi is a Member based in West Haven, Connecticut, practicing at Donahue Votto & Degennaro PC. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, zoning, litigation, civil rights, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1991), U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut (1993), U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1997), and Massachusetts (2015). Educated at Suffolk University (J.D., 1991) and Boston College (B.A., 1988). Recognitions include CV Notable. Active member of West Haven and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in West Haven, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Paul Joseph Dorsi is a lawyer practicing civil practice, appellate practice, zoning, planning and land use and 4 other areas of law
- Paul received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Paul practices at Donahue Votto & Degennaro PC in West Haven, CT
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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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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 West Haven 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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