Michael D. Saffer
Contact Me: 203-787-2225
Email: mds@pellegrinolawfirm.com
Practice Areas
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Estate Planning (Married, Partners or Single)
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Wills & Trusts
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Elder Law
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Probate
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Business Formations & Dissolutions
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Bar Admissions
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Massachusetts
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Connecticut
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U.S. Supreme Court
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U.S. Tax Court
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U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Michael D. Saffer enjoys an excellent reputation in all matters related to taxation, estate planning, probate, retirement plans, business entities, corporations, mergers, and acquisitions.
Attorney Saffer has been a frequent lecturer and an active community member who has served as President of local organizations, including the Leukemia Society of America, Inc., the Town of Orange Chamber of Commerce, Probus Club, and Rotary Club. He was also chairman of the Orange Board of Health and served on the Development and Professional Advisors Committee of The Community Foundation of Greater New Haven.
Attorney Saffer graduated from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and obtained a Juris Doctor degree, cum laude, from the New England Law School. He also has a Master of Laws degree in Taxation from New York University Law School and a Master of Laws degree from the University of Leeds School of Law in England. He is admitted to practice in all trial and appellate courts in Massachusetts and Connecticut, the United States Supreme Court, and the United States Tax Court.
Mr. Saffer has regularly been granted annually the “AV Preeminent” rating, which is the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards. The AV Preeminent rating is based upon a strenuous peer review process, which is managed by the world’s most trusted legal source, Martindale-Hubbell.
Mr. Saffer was the recipient of the Top Lawyers In Connecticut Award, Highest in Ethical Standards & Professional Excellence.
Education
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New England Law, Boston, Massachusetts
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J.D.
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Honors: cum laude
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New York University School of Law, New York, New York
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LL.M. in Taxation
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Leeds University School of Law, Leeds, England
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LL.M.
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Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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B.S. in Economics
Honors
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Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating, Annually
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Top Lawyers In Connecticut Award, 2015
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Citizen of The Year, Orange Chamber of Commerce
Pro-Bono Activities
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Community Foundation of Greater New Haven, Development Committee Ambassador
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Professional Advisory Committee Member
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Past President, Orange Chamber of Commerce
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Past President, Probus Club
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Past Member, National Board of Trustees, Leukemia Society of America, Inc.
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Past President, CT Chapter
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Past President, Rotary Club of Orange
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Past Prelate, Knights of Pythias
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Past Chairman, Orange Board of Health
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Milford Hospital, Inc., Former Corporate Secretary
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Board of Directors of Milford Hospital, Former Executive Committee
Professional Associations
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American Bar Association -Tax Section
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Connecticut Bar Association - Tax Section
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Former Chairman Young Lawyers Tax Session
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Massachusetts Bar Association
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
My husband and I hired Attorney Giacomo Tolomeo to handle our real estate closings and we couldn't be happier with the service. We had two transactions involving a land purchase and an Owner-Builder construction loan, which meant there were a lot of moving parts and specific requirements to manage.
Giacomo and his assistant, Roesann, were fantastic. They coordinated seamlessly with our bank. Giacomo made the closing process smooth and understandable. Thanks to their hard work and expertise, we can now focus on breaking ground on our new home with total peace of mind.
Daniella F.
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
Attorney Granquist was professional, polite & very kind. She took the time to explain things in an understandable way & was incredibly helpful. It was a positive experience & I look forward to working with her in the future if legal matters come up in the New Haven area
Elizabeth H.
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
Gayle Sims has given us both outstanding legal advice. In 2015 she helped obtain a long overdue divorce with the minimum of trauma. She was a surefooted guide through the court and her steady and gentle manner gave us great confidence.
Recently Gayle acted as our lawyer in the sale of our home & the purchase of a new apartment. She took a great load off our minds by doing the paperwork, title searches etc, in a calm & efficient manner. We hit a rough spot with the sale and she was firm in her support of her client (us) and eventually worked it out to our favor.
We could not recommend her too highly to any prospective client. She has a first rate & firm grasp of the law but explains it clearly to her clients in a non-technical manner. In short she is a legal treasure & we would use her services again if the need arose.
Donna C.
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
My husband and I had a wonderful experience with Mr Michael Safer, Attorney at Law. His expertise is incredible as well as his many years of experience. He gives expert Advice and is very savvy with the laws of CT. We feel very satisfied and confident with his Services.
Naomi P.