Atty. Michael J. Cacace
Recipient: Dr. Max Reich Award, New York Law School, 1978; Community Leader of the Year, 1986 Stamford Advocate Humanitarian Award, Southern Connecticut Association of Life Underwriters, 1987-1988; Citizen of the Year, Jewish War Veterans, 1995; 2011 State Street Debating Society Man of the Year Award.
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About Michael J. Cacace at a glance
Michael J. Cacace is a Founding Partner based in Stamford, Connecticut, practicing at Cacace, Tusch & Santagata. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, tax, tax litigation, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1978), New York (1979), U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut (1979), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1982). Educated at New York Law School (J.D., 1978) and Fordham University (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Stamford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Recipient
- Dr. Max Reich Award, New York Law School, 1978
- Community Leader of the Year, 1986 Stamford Advocate Humanitarian Award, Southern Connecticut Association of Life Underwriters, 1987-1988
- Citizen of the Year, Jewish War Veterans, 1995
- 2011 State Street Debating Society Man of the Year Award
- Author, Chapter, "Elderly Law Desk Manual," Age Discrimination Law, 1981
- "Developments in Connecticut Zoning Case Law from 1992 through 1995," Feb, 1996 Connecticut Bar Journal
- "Developments in Connecticut Zoning Case Law from 1996 through 1997," Oct. 1998 Connecticut Bar Journal
- Instructor, Administrative Law, Norwalk Community College, 1980-1981
- Member, 1975-1981 and Chairman, 1979-1981, Stamford Commission on Aging
- Co-Chairman, Stamford 13th Charter Revision Commission, 1982-1983
- Member, Board of Directors, 1985-2008, Vice President, 1989-2000, President, 2000-2007 and Chairman 2007-2008, Stamford Center for the Arts
Member
- Stamford Economic Assistance Corp., 1984-1985
- Connecticut Committee of the Regional Plan, Inc., 1987—
- Board of Directors, Senior Service, 1998-2004
- Member, 1988-1995, Vice President, 1989-1992 and President, 1992-1994, United Way of Stamford
- Member, 1988-1993 and President, 1990-1993, United Way of Connecticut
- Member, Executive Board, Yankee Council Boy Scouts of America, 2000—
- President, 1984-1986 and Member, 1980-1986, The Vol
- Ctr., Stamford
- Chairman, Stamford Reapportionment Commission, 1991, 2001
- Member, Board of Directors, Stamford Chamber of Commerce, 1998-2004
Practice Areas Explained
Michael J. Cacace's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael J. Cacace handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Michael J. Cacace is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Connecticut →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Michael J. Cacace is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Connecticut →
Michael J. Cacace is one of 3,110 tax litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax litigation attorneys in Connecticut →
Michael J. Cacace is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Connecticut →
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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