About Mark P. Santagata — The Law Office of Mark P. Santagata

Mark began his practice in 1984 as a judicial clerk in Connecticut Superior Court, setting the foundation for a deeply respected career in civil litigation.

In 1985, he began working for Law Offices of Michael J. Cacace, and joined Mike and Paul Tusch as a partner in 1993.

With over four decades of experience in civil litigation, Mark handles cases involving personal injury, construction problems, real estate issues, probate litigation, collection matters, employment controversies, and commercial disputes.

His employment practice includes negotiation of employment agreements and severance packages, providing counsel to employers regarding human resource and regulatory issues, and enforcement of noncompetition and nondisclosure contracts.

Mark's landlord tenant practice includes drafting and negotiating commercial leases, as well as litigating residential and commercial disputes in housing court.

Having represented major telecommunication carriers, Mark has negotiated many leases for telecommunication antenna sites.

Active with nonprofit organizations, Mark has been affiliated with the Boards of Directors of Kids in Crisis, Hospice Care Inc., Senior Employment Services, Catholic Family Services, and Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care of Southwestern Connecticut where he has served as Board Chairman. He has lectured on real estate litigation and construction law compliance for contractors.

Education

Western New England University School of Law

Springfield, Massachusetts

J.D., 1984

University of Connecticut

B.A., 1979

Classes & Seminars Taught

Contracts for Home Improvement and New Home Construction Contractors, Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Fairfield County
Negotiating Severance Agreements, Fairfield County Bar Association
Connecticut Summary Process, Fairfield County Bar Association

Professional Associations

Connecticut Bar Association

Construction Law Section
Labor and Employment Section
Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee
Litigation Section — Executive Committee, 2000–2001

Fairfield County Bar Association

Director, 2003–2007
Bench Bar Committee
Employment Committee
Litigation Committee
Medical/Legal Committee

Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Community Commitment

Leadership Beyond the Courtroom

Decades of dedicated service to healthcare, youth, and civic organizations across Southwestern Connecticut.

Visiting Nurse Association Hospice Care of Southwestern Connecticut

›Director, 1998–2000; 2004–present
›Chairman, 1998–2000, 2008
›Board Counsel, 2004–2008
›Executive Committee, 1998–2000, 2004–present
›Chairman, Human Resources Committee, 2004–2007
›Nominating Committee, 2006–2007
›Director Emeritus, 2000–2004

Kids in Crisis

›Director, 2002–2008
›Board Counsel, 2002–present
›Executive Committee, 2002–2008
›Finance Committee, 2002–present
›Chairman, Human Resources Committee, 2002–2008

Hospice Care, Inc.

›Director, 1987–1998
›Chairman, 1995–1998
›1st Vice Chair, 1993–1995
›Executive Committee, 1992–1998
›Chairman, Human Resources Committee, 1988–1998
›Finance Committee, 1991–1998

Senior Employment Services

›Director, 1986–1992
›President, 1989–1991
›Vice President, 1988–1989
›Secretary, 1986–1987
›Director Emeritus

Catholic Family Services

›Director, 1985–1987
›Secretary, 1986–1987

Stamford Health Foundation

›Director, 1997–2000

Stamford Chamber of Commerce

›Tangible Benefits Committee, 1999–2001
›Board of Directors, 1999–2004

SACIA Fairfield County Information Exchange

›Research Advisory Committee, 1999–2001
›Trends & Issues Sub-Committee, 1999–2001