Atty. Michael David Saffer
Michael David Saffer is a lawyer practicing real estate, land use & zoning, taxation and 6 other areas of law. Michael received a B.S.E. degree from University of Pennsylvania, and has been licensed for 61 years.
Land Use & Zoning & More Attorney · Serving New Haven, CT · 61+ Years Experience
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About Michael David Saffer at a Glance
Michael David Saffer is a Member based in New Haven, Connecticut, practicing at The Pellegrino Law Firm, P.C.. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1965) and Connecticut U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Tax Court U.S. Court of Federal Claims (1972). Educated at Leeds University School of Law, England LL.M. New England School of Law J.D. cum laude New York University School of Law LL.M. Taxation (—) and University of Pennsylvania B.S.E. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Connecticut (Member, Taxation Section), Young Lawyers (Chairman, Taxation Section, 1973-1975) and American (Member, Taxation Section) Bar Associations. Serves clients in New Haven, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael David Saffer
- Michael David Saffer is a lawyer practicing real estate, land use & zoning, taxation and 6 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.S.E. degree from University of Pennsylvania, and has been licensed for 61 years
- Michael practices at The Pellegrino Law Firm, P.C. in New Haven, CT
Practice Areas Explained
Michael David Saffer's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael David Saffer handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New Haven.
Probate in New Haven
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Estate Planning & Probate in New Haven
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business & Corporate Law in New Haven
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in New Haven
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Michael David Saffer is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Connecticut →
Tax Law in New Haven
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in New Haven
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 New 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 venue, 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.
New Haven Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New Haven-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New Haven Choose Michael David Saffer
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael David Saffer's practice in the field of probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael David Saffer brings 61+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Massachusetts and Connecticut U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Tax Court U.S. Court of Federal Claims, Michael David Saffer can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering probate, estate planning, and business, Michael David Saffer can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New Haven
A New Haven-based practice means Michael David Saffer attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Michael David Saffer Handles in New Haven
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