Atty. Michael J. Franco
President, Student Bar Association, Vermont Law School, 1983-1985. Formerly with Hovnanian Enterprises Inc.
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About Michael J. Franco at a glance
Michael J. Franco is a Member based in New Canaan, Connecticut, practicing at Franco & Associates. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, real estate, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Vermont (1985), Massachusetts (1986), New Hampshire (1987), and Connecticut (1987). Educated at Vermont Law School (J.D., 1985) and Merrimack College (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Connecticut (Member, Planning and Zoning Section), Massachusetts and New Hampshire Bar Associations Rotary International. Serands clients in New Canaan, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- President, Student Bar Association, Vermont Law School, 1983-1985
- Formerly with Hovnanian Enterprises Inc
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Michael J. Franco is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Connecticut →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Michael J. Franco is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Connecticut →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael J. Franco is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Connecticut →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Michael J. Franco is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Connecticut →
Michael J. Franco is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Connecticut →
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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 New Canaan 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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