About Mr. Joseph Cessario

Joseph Cessario is a Principal in the Private Clients Group of Cummings & Lockwood and is based in the Stamford office. He is a Real Estate/Construction Attorney with prior professional experience as an architectural designer and development consultant, whose practice consists of the representation of individuals and businesses throughout Connecticut, with a focus on Fairfield County and surrounding areas.

Joe handles a wide variety of residential and commercial real estate matters, including real estate closing services, 1031 exchanges, condominium conversions and title issues. He assists with the representation of a large number of condominium and cooperative associations throughout Connecticut and handles a variety of related legal matters. Joe represents homeowners, contractors and architects/engineers with those legal issues incidental to residential and commercial construction activities. He represents landlords/tenants with rental and/or leasing of residential and commercial properties, including related eviction/collection proceedings. Joe also represents homeowners, lenders and various other parties in connection with financing, debt workout/restructuring, foreclosure matters and deed-in-lieu/short sale transfers. He also assists with debt collection efforts by helping businesses and individuals recover unpaid balances for provided goods or services.

Prior to becoming a lawyer, Joe worked for one of the Northeast’s leading residential real estate developers in a position that managed the development, organization and administration of multi-million dollar projects in the New York metropolitan area.

Professional Organizations

• Connecticut Bar Association, Member

• District of Columbia Bar Association, Member

• American Institute of Architects, Member

• Urban Land Institute, Member

 

Awards

Reviews for Mr. Joseph Cessario

Have you consulted or hired this lawyer?

Leave a review about your experience with this lawyer.

Write a Review

Overall Rating
Showing 1-8 of 8 client reviews from Lawyers.com
Lawyers.com Rating Snapshot
5 stars
100%
4 stars
0%
3 stars
0%
2 stars
0%
1 star
0%
What do people say on Lawyers.com?
Communication
5.0
Quality of Service
5.0
Responsiveness
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
Residential Real Estate
Posted by Laura
October 03, 2025
Hired Attorney

Joseph Cessario came to us very highly recommended from another attorney and we know why: from the beginning stage to the closing on our new home he provided us with stellar representation. He was/is extremely responsive. He had a “steady hand on the tiller” throughout the process including during the one or two rocky moments with two other places on which we had previously bid. This spring/summer was a very competitive and challenging time to purchase real estate in Fairfield County and we were very fortunate, (and grateful to the person who recommended him), to have engaged Joe with Cummings and Lockwood. His expertise and experience were very reassuring; he explained everything clearly and patiently, several times more than once. Selling and buying a home is stressful enough as it is, working with Joe helped reduce level of our stress. He provides the highest quality of representation and we give him our highest recommendation.

 
Residential Real Estate
Posted by Carlos
March 24, 2025
Hired Attorney

Joseph helped us through out our whole home selling experience. He was accommodating, knowledgeable, and advised us every step of the way. At no point did we feel neglected or misguided during the whole process, he made sure to thoroughly explain what to expect and what options would be in our best interest. We will definitely be reaching out again when needing legal representation.

 
Residential Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
October 19, 2024
Hired Attorney

I had the pleasure of working with [Lawyer’s Name] as my real estate lawyer for my home closing, and I cannot recommend them highly enough. From the very first consultation, [he/she/they] demonstrated an exceptional understanding of the real estate process, guiding me through every step with clarity and professionalism. Thanks to his expertise and dedication, my closing went smoothly, and I felt confident throughout the entire process. If you’re looking for a knowledgeable and trustworthy real estate lawyer, look no further than Joseph.

 
Residential Real Estate
Posted by Claudia
August 02, 2024
Hired Attorney

Joe was easy to work with, professional and responsive, an excellent communicator who took the time to explain the details of our transaction and executed without any surprises. From the outset, we established a relationship of trust and confidence.

Residential Real Estate
Posted by John
July 02, 2024
Hired Attorney

Mr. Cessario was a pleasure to work with. He was patient, proactive, and responsive to all of our emails and calls. He also made the process incredibly simple/effortless for us. We will definitely use him for future transactions and would recommend. A+++

Residential Real Estate
Posted by Beth
March 09, 2024
Hired Attorney

Joseph was very easy to work with and handled my closing wonderfully. Great at explaining process and requirements. He is an excellent asset to Cummings & Lockwood and reflects the high level of professionalism that I expect when working with this organization.

Residential Real Estate
Posted by Gail
June 02, 2022
Hired Attorney

Joe did a wonderful job with both closings. He’s extremely thorough and easy to work with. I’d definitely recommend Joe to my friends.

Condominium Law
Posted by Fred
June 15, 2021
Hired Attorney

Joe's response time is incredible, and his work product is excellent. He listens carefully and produces the needed filings and documents that expertly assist our association. I freely recommend him to my fellow home owner's association board members because of Joe's professionalism, and added suggestions that go far above what is expected. I feel lucky that we found and hired him for our legal needs. He attends meetings to explain contracts and fine points to our owners. On more than one occasion I have needed documents edited and changed late on Friday, and Joe makes every deadline we impose. I cannot think of anything else for which I would ask of an attorney. You can rest easy knowing Joe and the firm "have your back". He does not disappoint. Fred Board President of Embassy Towne Homes

 

Services

Areas of Law

  • Real Estate 1
    • Residential Real Estate
  • Other 2
    • Private Clients Group
    • Commercial Real Estate Group

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2006, Connecticut
    2008, District of Columbia
    2009, Minnesota
    Memberships

    Connecticut Bar Association
    District of Columbia Bar Association.

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Pace University School of Law
    Class of 2006
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Tulane University
    M.A.

    Tulane University
    Class of 2002
    B.A.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1978
    Stamford, Connecticut, 1978

Activity

Case type is required.
I am is required.
First name is required.
Last name is required.
A valid zip code is required.
Country is required.
State is required.
A valid city is required.
A valid email address is required.
A valid phone number is required.
Message is required.
0/1000 characters

By clicking the Submit button, you agree to the Terms of Use, Supplemental Terms and Privacy Policy. You also consent to be contacted at the phone number you provided, including by autodials, text messages and/or pre-recorded calls, from Lawyers.com and its affiliates and from or on behalf of attorneys you request or contact through this site. Consent is not a condition of purchase.

You should not send any sensitive or confidential information through this site. Emails sent through this site do not create an attorney-client relationship and may not be treated as privileged or confidential. The lawyer or law firm you are contacting is not required to, and may choose not to, accept you as a client. The internet is not necessarily secure and emails sent though this site could be intercepted or read by third parties.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA. See Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Thank you! Your message has been successfully sent.

For your records, a copy of this email has been sent to test@test.com.

Summary of Your Message
Case Type:
I am a/an:
First Name:
Last Name:
City:
Zip Code or Postal Code:
State:
Country:
Phone Number:
Message:

Attorneys FAQs

  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?
    Yes, Mr. Joseph Cessario has a 4.8 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Cummings & Lockwood LLC has 75 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Mr. Joseph Cessario attended Pace University School of Law.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Cummings & Lockwood LLC was established in 1909.