Attorneys
Michael J. Cacace Stamford, Connecticut
| Founding Partner | |
| phone | (203) 327-2000 |
| fax | (203) 353-3392 |
| Email Me | |
"We provide the highest quality legal services within a culture that fosters resolute commitment to both our community and our clients."
Published Cases
Connecticut Appellate Court and Connecticut Supreme Court
1. Alvord Inv., LLC v. Zoning Bd. of Appeals of City of Stamford, 282 Conn. 393, 920 A.2d 1000 (2007);
2. Bongiorno Supermarket, Inc. v. Zoning Bd. of Appeals, 266 Conn. 531, 833 A.2d 883 (2003);
3. Quarry Knoll II Corp. v. Planning and Zoning Commission, 256 Conn. 674, 780 A.2d 1 (2001);
4. Miles v. Foley, 253 Conn. 381, 752 A.2d 503 (2000);
5. Smith v. Zoning Bd. of Appeals, 227 Conn. 71, 629 A.2d 1089 (1993);
6. Benenson v. Board of Representatives, 223 Conn. 777, 612 A.2d 50 (1992);
7. Stamford Ridgeway Associates v. Board of Representatives, 214 Conn. 407, 572 A.2d 951 (1990);
8. Connecticut Health Facilities, Inc. v. Zoning Board of Appeals, 29 Conn. App. 1, 613 A.2d 1358 (1992).
- Areas of Practice:
- Zoning, Planning and Land Use
- Administrative Law
- Real Property
- Litigation
- Commercial Law
- Construction Law
- Taxation Valuation
- Tax Appeals
- Bar Admissions:
- Connecticut, 1978
- New York, 1979
- U.S. District Court District of Connecticut, 1979
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 1982
- U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit, 1982
- Education:
- New York Law School, New York, New York,
1978
J.D.
Honors: Dr. Max Reich Award 1978 - Fordham University,
1974
B.A.
- Classes/Seminars Taught:
- Instructor, Administrative Law, Norwalk Community College, 1980 - 1981
- Honors and Awards:
- Community Leader of the Year, Stamford Advocate, 1986
- Humanitarian Award, Southern Connecticut Association of Life Underwriters, 1987 - 1988
- Rated one of the best Attorneys in Connecticut by New York Magazine
- Professional Associations and Memberships:
- Stamford Center for the Arts, 1985 - Present
- Member, Board of Directors
- Stamford Center for the Arts, 1989 - Present
- Vice President
- Stamford Economic Assistance Corp., 1984 - 1985
- Member
- Connecticut Committee of the Regional Plan, Inc., 1987
- Member
- United Way of Stamford, 1988 - Present
- Member
- United Way of Stamford, 1989 - 1992
- Vice President
- United Way of Stamford, 1992 - 1994
- President
- United Way of Connecticut, 1988 - Present
- Member
- United Way of Connecticut, 1990 - 1993
- President
- Stamford/Norwalk Regional Bar Association, 1981 - 1992
- Member, Executive Committee
- Stamford/Norwalk Regional Bar Association, 1986
- Treasurer
- Stamford/Norwalk Regional Bar Association, 1987
- Secretary
- Stamford/Norwalk Regional Bar Association, 1988
- 2nd Vice President
- Stamford/Norwalk Regional Bar Association, 1989
- 1st Vice President
- Stamford/Norwalk Regional Bar Association, 1990 - 1991
- President
- Connecticut Bar Association, Planning and Zoning Section
- Member
- Connecticut Bar Association, Planning and Zoning Section, 1991 - 1992
- Vice Chairman
- Connecticut Bar Association, Planning and Zoning Section, 1994 - Present
- Chairman
- New York State Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Member, Committee on Regulation of Land Use
- Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association
- American Association for Justice
- SACIA, Fairfield County Information Exchange
- Member, Research Advisory Committee
- SACIA, Fairfield County Information Exchange
- Member, Trends & Issues Sub-Committee
- Past Employment Positions:
- Stamford Commission on the Aging, Member, 1975 - 1981
- Stamford Commission on the Aging, Chairman, 1979 - 1981
- Stamford 13th Charter Revision Commission, Co-Chairman, 1982 - 1983






