Daniel E. Casagrande

Daniel E. Casagrande is a partner at Cramer & Anderson whose practice focuses on Municipal Law, government law, Land Use & Environmental Law, and Planning & Zoning Land Use. Casagrande represents public entities in matters involving taxation, development, municipal operations, and complex disputes. His work combines long-term government representation with litigation and advisory experience for municipalities facing significant legal, regulatory, and financial questions.

Casagrande earned a B.A. from Fairfield University in 1976, graduating summa cum laude. He received a J.D. from Fordham University School of Law in 1979, graduating cum laude, and served as Commentary Editor of the Fordham Law Review. His academic background supports a practice that requires detailed statutory analysis, careful written advocacy, and practical understanding of municipal powers and procedures.

Casagrande has served as outside Assistant Corporation Counsel for the City of Danbury since 1990 and has handled tax appeals, zoning matters, charter revisions, housing appeals, construction projects, and municipal disputes. His representative work includes major tax assessment litigation and public-sector construction issues. He has also addressed antitrust and other complex claims arising from governmental operations and municipal decision-making.

Daniel E. Casagrande is recognized for extensive municipal and land use experience developed through decades of public-sector representation. Casagrande helps government clients evaluate legal risks, defend challenged decisions, and manage disputes that affect municipal finances, property, development, and administration. His practice reflects sustained work with local governments and a detailed understanding of the litigation and regulatory issues public entities encounter.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Cramer & Anderson
• Member, Connecticut Bar Association
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Ex-officio Member and President, Connecticut Association of Municipal Attorneys (2011-2013)
• Member, International Municipal Lawyers Association
• Member, Danbury Bar Association
• Member, International Association of Assessing Officers
• Member, Connecticut Association of Assessing Officers

Licensed State

• Connecticut
• New York

Education

• Fordham University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD) Cum Laude
• Fairfield University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) Summa Cum Laude

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