Practice areas: Family Law; view more
Licensed in Connecticut since: 2011
Education: Pace University Law School
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2021 - 2026 
Selected to Rising Stars: 2015 - 2020 Call today:
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Tara C. Dugo is a founding member of Dugo Law, LLC, in Newtown, Connecticut, where she has built a distinguished family law practice since earning her J.D. from Pace University School of Law in 2011. Admitted to the Connecticut Bar Association (CBA) the same year and to the United States Supreme Court, she draws upon more than a decade of experience in divorce and family matters to serve clients with patience, compassion and a deep understanding of the emotional and financial complexities inherent in such transitions.
Ms. Dugo’s practice encompasses a broad spectrum of cases, from high-asset divorces and intricate compensation structures to matters involving modest estates. Whether advocating for a fair division of property, negotiating post-judgment modifications or enforcing court orders, she approaches each matter with meticulous attention to detail. She also handles delicate issues such as alimony terminations, parenting plans and custody disputes, always prioritizing the well-being of her clients and any children involved.
An accomplished appellate attorney, Ms. Dugo dedicates a significant portion of her practice to appeals in both the Connecticut Appellate Court and the Connecticut Supreme Court. Her appellate work reflects her skill in legal research, persuasive writing and oral advocacy, qualities that have earned her respect among her peers and favorable outcomes for clients facing complex family law issues.
Beyond her law practice, Ms. Dugo is deeply committed to the legal profession’s development and to expanding access to justice. She currently chairs the Limited Scope Representation Committee of the CBA and has previously co-chaired the Fairfield County Bar Association’s “Women and the Law” and “Appellate Law” executive committees. She has served in the CBA’s District 4 House of Delegates and as co-chair of the Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice Committee for the Young Lawyers Section.
Ms. Dugo also contributes her knowledge as a special master in Stamford Superior Court and has volunteered extensively, coordinating the Statewide Lawyers in the Classroom program, supporting high school mock trial competitions through CT Civics First and providing pro bono assistance to self-represented litigants via the Volunteer Attorney Program. Her leadership, community service and steadfast dedication continue to define her as a trusted advocate and mentor in Connecticut’s legal community.
Practice areas
Family LawFocus areas
Divorce
- 100% Family Law
First Admitted: 2011, Connecticut
Professional Webpage: https://dugolaw.com/about/tara-dugo
Bar / Professional Activity
- Special Needs Children Create Special Challenges, Connecticut Law Tribune, August 20, 2012
- Greater Danbury Bar Association
- United States Supreme Court
- New Jersey, 2011
- Fairfield County Bar Association, Women and the Law committee, Co-chair
- Alimony in Connecticut: A Rudderless Ship, Connecticut Law Tribune, January 20, 2015
- Connecticut Bar Association Young Lawyers Section (2015), The Anatomy of a Special Needs Trust
- Connecticut, 2011
- American Bar Association
- FCBA, Women and the Law Committee, Co-chair, 2016
- Connecticut Bar Association Young Lawyers Section (2014), Handling DCF Investigations
- Connecticut Bar Association Young Lawyers Section- Achieving Better Custody Outcomes (2016)
- Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice Committee of the CBA/YLS, Co-Chair, 2013
- Connecticut Bar Association
- CBA/YLS Executive Committee, Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice Committee, Co-chair, 2013 – 2016
- Connecticut Bar Association Young Lawyers Section (2013), Deconstructing a Custody Evaluation
Pro bono / Community Service
- Lawyers in the Classroom program, Coordinator, 2015 – present
- Lawyers in the Classroom program, Volunteer, 2014 – present
- CT Civics First, High School Mock Trials- coordinator for New Haven (2015 – present)
- Volunteer Attorney Program through Stamford Superior Court, 2013 - present
Educational Background
- State University of New York at New Paltz, B.A., Majors: Sociology, Honors: magna cum laude, 2003
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- "Special Needs Children Create Special Challenges", Connecticut Law Tribune, 2012
- "Practical and Ethical Considerations in Limited Scope Representation", CBA Connecticut Legal Conference, 2024
- "Limited Scope Representation: Grow your Practice, Promote Access to Justice", CBA, 2022
- "With Apologies to David Letterman: The Top Ten Supreme Court Cases of the Past Year", FCBA, 2019
- "Achieving Better Custody Outcomes", CBA/YLS, 2016
- "The Anatomy of a Special Needs Trust", CBA/YLS, 2015
- "Handling DCF Investigations", CBA/YLS, 2014
- "Deconstructing a Custody Evaluation", CBA/YLS, 2013
- "Alimony in Connecticut: A Rudderless Ship", Connecticut Law Tribune, 2015
Honors
- Rising Stars (Family Law), Super Lawyers, 2020
- 10 Best Female Attorneys (Connecticut), American Institute of Family Law Associates, 2020
- Rising Stars (Family Law), Super Lawyers, 2019
- 10 Best Female Attorneys (Connecticut), American Institute of Family Law Associates, 2019
- Rising Stars (Family Law), Super Lawyers, 2018
- 10 Best Female Attorneys (Connecticut), American Institute of Family Law Associates, 2018
- Rising Stars (Family Law), Super Lawyers, 2017
- New Leaders In the Law, Connecticut Law Tribune, 2017
- Rising Stars (Family Law), Super Lawyers, 2016
- New Leaders in the Law, Connecticut Law Tribune, 2016
- Rising Stars (Family Law), Super Lawyers, 2015
- Top 10 Lawyers Under 40, National Association of Family Lawyers, 2014
- 10 Best Lawyers Under 40, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, 2014
Awards
Avvo Client's Choice Award: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2021 - 2026
- Rising Stars: 2015 - 2020
