Atty. Michael H. Cicchetti
Michael H. Cicchetti received his undergraduate degree from Central Connecticut StateUniversity in 1968 and his law degree from the University of Connecticut School of Law in1972.
Commercial and Residential Real Estate Development & More Attorney · Serving Waterbury, CT · 54+ Years Experience
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About Michael H. Cicchetti at a Glance
Michael H. Cicchetti is a Member based in Waterbury, Connecticut, practicing at Cicchetti, Tansley & McGrath LLP. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on car accidents, residential, probate, personal injury, and business. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1972), U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut (1973), and U.S. Supreme Court (1976). Educated at University of Connecticut (J.D., 1972) and Central Connecticut State University (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Waterbury and Connecticut Bar Associations. Serves clients in Waterbury, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael H. Cicchetti
- Michael H. Cicchetti received his undergraduate degree from Central Connecticut StateUniversity in 1968 and his law degree from the University of Connecticut School of Law in1972
- After several years of working in Waterbury area law firms as an associate, and then as a partner, he founded a solo practice of law, which later became the well-known and respectedWaterbury law firm of Cicchetti & Tansley
- Sixteen years later, in 2005, the growing law firm changed its name to the present, Cicchetti, Tansley & McGrath LLP.Attorney Cicchetti is admitted to practice in Connecticut state and federal courts and the U.S.Supreme Court
- He is a past member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Connecticut, and a member of the Waterbury Bar Association and the Connecticut Bar Association.Attorney Cicchetti has over 48 years of extensive experience representing private andgovernmental entities as well as countless individuals in both general business and litigationmatters, and now concentrates his practice primarily in commercial real estate matters,residential real estate matters, subdivision and real estate development, management, leasing,financing, zoning and land use laws, as well as probate, trust and estate matters
- He has served as special counsel for the City of Waterbury in several matters, including litigation concerning management and use of water resources for the City’s reservoir system, the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority in single family foreclosure matters, and for the Town of Wolcott as adjunct Town Attorney.Attorney Cicchetti is a detail-oriented attorney, who is committed to the practice of law and whoworks closely with his clients, still catering to many of those clients who have been with himsince his career began
- His extensive experience has garnered him skills not often found in hispeers
- He skillfully advises and assists clients in matters from start-ups to established businesses of all sizes on matters ranging from simple to complex agreements, entity formation and regulatory compliance to purchases or sales and strategic transactions, including drafting and negotiating owner agreements, agreements for buyouts, retirements and buy-sell arrangements, as well as joint venture, independent contractor, consulting, and restrictive covenant agreements
- Attorney Cicchetti has represented both buyers and sellers on multi-million dollar real estate transactions as well as more routine transactions.Born and raised in Waterbury, Connecticut, where he was an avid basketball player (GoCeltics!), he is very familiar with the greater Waterbury area and its environs
- AlthoughWaterbury will always feel like home to him, he currently resides in Litchfield, Connecticut withhis wife Dianne.Much of Attorney Cicchetti’s time is devoted to the law firm
- However, he will occasionallyfind time to spend with his many grandchildren, or biking throughout the Litchfield hills with hiswife, or vacationing on Nantucket with his ever-growing family
Practice Areas Explained
Michael H. Cicchetti's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael H. Cicchetti handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Waterbury.
Car Accidents in Waterbury
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
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Residential Real Estate in Waterbury
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Probate in Waterbury
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Personal Injury in Waterbury
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Business & Corporate Law in Waterbury
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Waterbury
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 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.
Waterbury Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Waterbury-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 Waterbury Choose Michael H. Cicchetti
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 H. Cicchetti's practice in the field of car accidents, residential, probate, personal injury, and business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael H. Cicchetti brings 54+ 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 Connecticut, U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut, and U.S. Supreme Court, Michael H. Cicchetti can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering car accidents, residential, and probate, Michael H. Cicchetti can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Waterbury
A Waterbury-based practice means Michael H. Cicchetti attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Michael H. Cicchetti Handles in Waterbury
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