Meet The Team

Paul T. Tusch is chairman of the Family Law practice group at Cacace, Tusch & Santagata. The Group consists of four attorneys and two legal assistants, each of whom devotes up to 100% of his or her time to the practice of family law. The Group prides itself as a team of high-caliber professionals who are hardworking, dedicated and sensitive to the needs of their clients.

Mr. Tusch is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers™. The AAML was founded in 1962 with the stated goal of providing “leadership that promotes the highest degree of professionalism and excellence in the practice of family law.” The requirements for acceptance as a Fellow are rigorous, and include the submission of a lengthy application, obtaining references from attorneys and judges, passing national and state specific tests, and going through an interview process. There are approximately 1,650 Fellows in the 50 states.

Mr. Tusch has achieved an AV rating from his peers as reported in Martindale-Hubbell®. The AV rating is awarded to those attorneys whose peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence. Mr. Tusch has also been recognized by his peers as a Super Lawyer®, as reported in Connecticut Magazine, since 2006.  The Super Lawyer designation is the result of a survey conducted of approximately 13,000 active Connecticut lawyers, culminating in the selection of the top 5% in the state.

Mr. Tusch has served on the Executive Committee of the Connecticut Bar Association Family Law Section, including one term as Section Chair. He lectures regularly for the Connecticut Bar Association and other organizations on topics related to family law.  He has served as a Special Master in family courts throughout the state, including those in Stamford and Bridgeport, as well as at the Regional Family Trial Court in Middletown. He has completed the mandatory training required by the State of Connecticut to serve as a Guardian ad Litem and as an attorney for minor children in Connecticut courts.

Published Works:

“The Art of Appraising the Marital Residence,” Connecticut Law Tribune, April 6, 1998

“Meaningful Relief for Taxpayers Selling Real Estate,” Connecticut Law Tribune, March 2, 1998

“Equitable Estoppel, Laches and Waiver Defenses in Alimony and Support Arrearage Proceedings,” Connecticut Family Lawyer, Summer, 1995

Reported Cases:

Ill v. Manzo-Ill, 166 Conn. App. 809 (2016)

Maze v. City of Stamford, 228 Conn. 915, 636 A.2d 847 (1993)

Newbury Commons Ltd. Partnership v. City of Stamford, 226 Conn. 92, 626 A.2d 1292 (1993)

Connecticut Health Facilities, Inc. v. Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Stamford, 29 Conn. App. 1, 613 A.2d 1358 (1992)

Omnipoint Communications, Inc. v. Planning & Zoning Commission, D. Conn., 83 F. Supp. 2d 306 (2000)

Professional Associations and Memberships:

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Fellow, 2016 – Present

Connecticut Bar Association, Family Law Section 
Executive Committee Member, 1993 – 2012
Treasurer, 2000 – 2001
Secretary, 2001 – 2002
Continuing Legal Education Chair, 2002 – 2003
Vice Chair, 2003 – 2004
Chair, 2004 – 2005

Connecticut Bar Association, Lower Fairfield County Young Lawyers Section
Vice Chairman, 1988 -1989

Stamford/Norwalk Regional Bar Association
Executive Committee Member, 1990 – 1994
Co-Chairman, Real Estate Committee, 1994 – 1999
Chairman, Law Day Committee, 1990
Member, Family Law Committee, 1985 – Present.

Connecticut Bar Association,
Member

Fairfield County Bar Association
Member

Collaborative Divorce Attorneys of Fairfield County
Member

Community Service:

St. Leo Parish Advisory Council
Chair, 2017 – Present
Vice Chair, 2014-2016
Member 2011 – Present

St. Leo Parish Finance Committee 
Member, 2017 – Present

Stamford Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
2013 – Present

Trinity Catholic High School Envision Campaign
Committee Member, 2012 – Present

Fairfield University, The Fairfield Awards Dinner
Committee Member, 2014 and 2016

Stamford Youth Foundation
Corporate Secretary and Member, Board of Directors, 2004 – 2009

North Stamford Little League 
Member, Board of Directors, 2006 – 2009
President, 2007 – 2009

The Volunteer Center of Southwestern Fairfield County 
Member, Board of Directors, 1996 – 2004
First Vice President, 2000-2002
President, 2002-2004

Our Promise, The Campaign for Fairfield University
Class Chair, 2001-2002

Connecticut Yankee Council Boy Scouts of America, Greater Stamford Tribute Award Luncheon
General Chairman, 2001-2002

American Red Cross, Stamford Chapter
Member, Board of Directors, 1993 – 1999
Vice-Chair, 1994 – 1996
Chair, 1996 – 1999

Teen Life Center 
Member, Board of Directors and Corporate Secretary, 1994 – 2001

First Night Stamford
Member, Board of Directors and Corporate Secretary, 1987 – 1991

Stamford Federal Little League
Member, Board of Directors, 1992 – 1995

Birth Information:

August 30, 1960, Bridgeport, Connecticut