Atty. Mark P. Santagata

Atty. Mark P. Santagata

Phi Alpha Delta, Arthur Middleton Chapter: Member 1981-1984 and Secretary 1983-1984; Catholic Family Services: Member Board of Directors 1985 - 1988 and Secretary 1987-1988; Senior Employment Services: Member Board of Directors 1988—1993, Secretary 1989-1990, Vice-President 1990-1991, President 1991-1993 and Director Emeritus 1993—; Hospice Care, Inc.: Member Board of Directors 1987-1999, 1st Vice-Chair 1993-1995, Chair 1995-1998, Chairman Personnel Committee 1989-1999, Member Finance Committee, 1991-1999, Member Executive Committee 1992-1999 and Director Emeritus 2000-; Stamford Health Founda

Stamford Stamford 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About Mark P. Santagata at a glance

Mark P. Santagata is a Principal based in Stamford, Connecticut, practicing at Cacace, Tusch & Santagata. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on residential, wills, car accidents, wrongful termination, and trusts. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1984) and U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut (1985). Educated at Western New England College School of Law (J.D., 1984) and University of Connecticut (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Stamford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

Phi Alpha Delta, Arthur Middleton Chapter: Member 1981-1984 and Secretary 1983-1984;

Catholic Family Services

Member Board of Directors 1985 - 1988 and Secretary 1987-1988;

Senior Employment Services

  • Member Board of Directors 1988—1993, Secretary 1989-1990, Vice-President 1990-1991, President 1991-1993 and Director Emeritus 1993—
  • Hospice Care, Inc.: Member Board of Directors 1987-1999, 1st Vice-Chair 1993-1995, Chair 1995-1998, Chairman Personnel Committee 1989-1999, Member Finance Committee, 1991-1999, Member Executive Committee 1992-1999 and Director Emeritus 2000-

Stamford Health Foundation

  • Member 1996—1998
  • Stamford Chamber of Commerce: Member Tangible Benefits Committee 1999-2001
  • Kids in Crisis: Member, Board of Directors, 2002—
  • Board Counsel, 2002—
  • Chairman Human Resources Committee, 2002—
  • Member, Executive Committee 2002—
  • Member, Planning Committee, 2003—
  • Member, House Next Door Advisory Committee, 2005—
  • VNA Hospice Care of Southeastern Connecticut, Inc.: Member Board of Directors, 2004—
  • Board Counsel, 2004—
  • Chairman Human Resources Committee, 2004—
  • Member, Executive Committee, 2005—
  • Member, Nominating Committee, 2006—
  • Member, Real Estate Committee, 2007—

SACIA

  • Former Member, Research Advisory Committee, Trends and Issues Sub-Committee
  • Fairfield County Information Exchange

Practice Areas Explained

Mark P. Santagata's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark P. Santagata handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Residential Real Estate

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Wills

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Car Accidents

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Wrongful Termination

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Trusts

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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 Stamford 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 Mark P. Santagata

Where is Mark P. Santagata's law office located?
Mark P. Santagata's law practice is located in Stamford, Connecticut. The firm is Cacace, Tusch & Santagata. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark P. Santagata handle?
Mark P. Santagata focuses on residential, wills, car accidents, wrongful termination, trusts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has Mark P. Santagata practiced law?
Mark P. Santagata has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Mark P. Santagata go to law school?
Mark P. Santagata earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact Mark P. Santagata for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Mark P. Santagata received?
Mark P. Santagata's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Practice Areas

Litigation Personal Injury Torts Accidents Adverse Possession Agreements Animal Attacks Automobile Accidents And Injuries Automobile Negligence Bicycle Accidents Boating Accidents Bodily Injury Boundary Disputes Brain Injury Catastrophic Injury Civil Liability Civil Litigation Civil Practice Commercial Vehicle Liability Confidentiality Agreements Construction Claims Construction Contracts Construction Defects Construction Law Construction Liability Construction Liens Construction Litigation Contested Wills Contractors Liability Conveyancing Covenants Not To Compete Cumulative Trauma Debtor and Creditor Debtor And Creditor Collections Debtor And Creditor Remedies Defense Litigation Dog Bites Easements Employee Discipline Employer Intentional Torts Employer Liability Employment At Will Employment Claims Employment Law Employment Litigation Employment Mediation Employment Termination Executive Employment Law Executive Severance Contracts Federal Civil Litigation Federal Civil Practice Federal Litigation Head Injury Inadequate Security Labor and Employment Land Acquisitions Land Sales Land Trusts Leases and Leasing Mechanics Liens Motor Vehicle Accidents And Injuries Motorcycle Accidents Negligence Negligence Defense Negligent Security Noncompete Litigation Noncompetition And Non Solicitation Personal Injury Arbitration Personal Injury Defense Personal Injury Mediation Personnel Policies Plaintiffs Personal Injury Premises Liability Premises Liability Defense Quiet Title Real Estate Real Estate Acquisitions Real Estate Arbitration Real Estate Collections Real Estate Contracts Real Estate Leasing Real Estate Litigation Real Estate Mediation Residential Real Estate Residential Real Estate Acquisitions Residential Real Estate Finance Residential Real Estate Foreclosure Retaliatory Discharge Right Of Way Easements School Bus Accidents Secured Creditors Rights Severe Burns Sexual Abuse Slip and Fall Spinal Injury Telecommunications Law Third Party Wrongful Death TMJ Dysfunction Tort Liability Trial Practice Unsecured Creditors Rights Whiplash Wrongful Death Wrongful Termination Defense

Education

J.D.
Western New England College School of Law
- 1984
B.A.
University of Connecticut
- 1979

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
Admitted: 1985

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