Dori N. Bye, Entertainment Attorney in New Haven, Connecticut

Dori concentrates on entertainment and ip. Each area below outlines the kind of case Dori handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Entertainment

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• IP

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Dori's primary office is at 227 Church St., New Haven, CT, 06510. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new entertainment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Dori usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Dori discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in entertainment practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Dori for a entertainment case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Dori walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Dori offer a free consultation?

  Dori charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Dori's office. Some entertainment attorneys offer free consults — check Dori's current terms during booking.

• How long do entertainment cases in Connecticut typically take?

  Simple entertainment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Dori gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Dori take my case if I'm outside New Haven?

  Dori is licensed in Connecticut. Matters governed by Connecticut law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Dori will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Dori?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Dori will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Dori accepting new entertainment clients right now?

  Dori's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.