About
Michael H. Cicchetti is a highly experienced Connecticut attorney and a member of Cicchetti, Tansley & McGrath LLP, with more than 48 years of legal practice. He represents individuals, businesses, and governmental entities in a wide range of matters. Over the decades, he has built a strong reputation for handling both general business matters and complex litigation. He focuses primarily on commercial and residential real estate law, zoning and land use, probate matters, and corporate law. His approach is detail-oriented, practical, and centered on protecting his clients’ long-term interests.
Mr. Cicchetti earned his undergraduate degree from Central Connecticut State University and later received his J.D. from the University of Connecticut School of Law. His formal education provided a strong foundation in legal research, analysis, and advocacy. Soon after law school, he began practicing in the Waterbury area, gaining valuable experience that shaped his long and successful legal career.
Mr. Cicchetti has helped clients with real estate transactions ranging from routine residential closings to multi-million-dollar commercial deals throughout his career. He advises on subdivision development, leasing, financing, zoning compliance, and land use approvals. He also assists business owners with entity formation, regulatory compliance, buy-sell agreements, and complex contracts. His work includes representing buyers and sellers in major transactions and guiding start-ups through critical early decisions.
Michael H. Cicchetti has served as special counsel for public entities, including the City of Waterbury, the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, and the Town of Wolcott, in addition to private practice. He is admitted to practice in Connecticut state and federal courts and before the U.S. Supreme Court. Known for his steady guidance and thorough preparation, he continues to provide trusted legal counsel to clients across Connecticut.
Law Office Affiliations
- Member, Cicchetti, Tansley & McGrath LLP
- Member, Waterbury Bar Association
- Member, Connecticut Bar Association
Licensed State
- Connecticut
Education
- University of Connecticut School of Law
Juris Doctor (JD) - Central Connecticut State University
Bachelor’s Degree
Awards & Badges

- Contracts & Agreements
- Corporate & Incorporation
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Tax
- Probate
- Birth Injury
- Brain Injury
- Car Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Slip & Fall Accidents
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Trucking Accidents
- Wrongful Death
- Commercial Real Estate
- Condominium
- Land Use & Zoning
- Residential Real Estate
- Title & Boundary Issues
- State, Local & Municipal
- Workers' Compensation




