Atty. Gail E. McTaggart

Atty. Gail E. McTaggart

Attorney Gail McTaggart’s practice focuses on land use, municipal law, real estate development and transactions, and commercial law. She has served as Town Attorney, Land Use Counsel and Special Land Use counsel in numerous Connecticut towns.

Waterbury Waterbury 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About Gail E. McTaggart at a glance

Gail E. McTaggart is a Member based in Waterbury, Connecticut, practicing at Secor Cassidy P.C.. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, zoning, and government. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1981) and U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut (1981). Educated at University of Connecticut School of Law (J.D., 1981) and California State University at Fresno (B.A. Biology, 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Waterbury, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Attorney Gail McTaggart’s practice focuses on land use, municipal law, real estate development and transactions, and commercial law
  • She has served as Town Attorney, Land Use Counsel and Special Land Use counsel in numerous Connecticut towns
  • In towns she does not represent, Attorney McTaggart works with developers, business owners, neighborhood associations, non-profit entities, and lenders in real estate development matters including land use planning, brown field development, regulation drafting, processing applications, post-approval documentation and financing
  • She has litigated numerous land use cases, including arguments before the Connecticut Appellate and Supreme Courts
  • Attorney McTaggart is also experienced in drafting common interest ownership documents for planned communities and commercial/residential condominiums
  • Before commencing her law practice, Attorney McTaggart taught Biology and Environmental Science at the high school and college level
  • Her background in biology provides Attorney McTaggart with an excellent skill set for dealing with environmental issues in land use
  • In addition, Attorney McTaggart has presented numerous seminars on subject matters such as land use and municipal law

Practice Areas Explained

Gail E. McTaggart's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gail E. McTaggart handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Land Use & Zoning

Gail E. McTaggart is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Connecticut →

Government & Administrative Law

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

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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 Waterbury 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 Gail E. McTaggart

Where is Gail E. McTaggart's law office located?
Gail E. McTaggart's law practice is located in Waterbury, Connecticut. The firm is Secor Cassidy P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gail E. McTaggart handle?
Gail E. McTaggart focuses on business, real estate, zoning, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has Gail E. McTaggart practiced law?
Gail E. McTaggart has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Gail E. McTaggart go to law school?
Gail E. McTaggart earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A. Biology, 1966).
How can I contact Gail E. McTaggart for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Gail E. McTaggart received?
Gail E. McTaggart's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Connecticut School of Law
- 1981
B.A. Biology
California State University at Fresno
- 1966

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
Admitted: 1981

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