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Nick is a seasoned commercial real estate and land use development lawyer, who represents commercial property owners in a variety of matters, drawing on his extensive experience in purchase, sale and leasing transactions; real property tax advice and appeals; and land use and development. Representing a broad spectrum of industries, Nick’s clients range from nationally known retailers, communications and self-storage companies to local businesses, restaurants, private clubs and developers. 

Nick has prevailed in high-stakes, high-profile, highly contentious cases across Connecticut. When eyeing a 2.5-acre site for development, a national self-storage company turned to Nick. Closing the deal was contingent upon zoning approval to build a 133,000-square-foot facility on the property. He obtained the needed approval despite extensive media coverage and public lobbying for other uses for the site.

Taking a pragmatic approach to his law practice, Nick explains legal complexities in laymen’s terms without overcomplicating issues for his clients. He is committed to the principles of respect and collaboration, whether listening to a client’s concerns, negotiating terms of a deal with opposing counsel or advocating a client’s position before a tribunal.

A lifelong resident of Bethel, Connecticut, Nick is active in town politics and governance.

  • Represented a Connecticut-based hospital and nationally ranked nonprofit medical center in expanding its footprint by constructing a new hospital tower on-site while partnering with a national corporation specializing in parking garages to construct the same across the street that will service the hospital, complete with a pedestrian walk-bridge to the new tower. Representation included land-use, development and permitting work, along with the acquisition of certain neighboring privately-owned parcels, air rights and easement agreements with the municipality and the negotiation of a long-term Ground Lease for the hospital's use of the parking structure.
  • Represented a quality aggregate producer in its purchase of the stock of a ready-mix concrete supplier and the real estate comprised of its plant in Massachusetts.
  • Represented a quality aggregate producer in its purchase of substantially all of the assets of a Massachusetts-based construction and excavating services company.
  • Litigated a three-year property valuation challenge for an affiliate of a national telecommunications and mass media company that resulted in a fair market value reduction of approximately $37 million and tax savings of approximately $3.4 million for the client. The outcome of the case made a significant positive impact to the client’s profitability.
  • Represented a national self-storage company in its purchase of a property in a prime Stamford location after successfully obtaining zoning approval to construct a new facility. The state-of-the-art building, scheduled for completion by early 2023, is expected to serve a growing demand for storage space by area residents.
  • Advised an iconic national retailer in Connecticut in tax appeal and litigation matters.
  • Represented a national developer and manager of distinctive apartment homes in tax appeal and litigation matters for its Connecticut properties.
  • Represented an HVAC company and its affiliate entities in the purchase, sale and leasing of commercial real estate.
  • Closed several commercial real estate purchase, sale and leasing deals for a Connecticut-based real estate company.
  • Provided tax appeal advice and litigation services to a prestigious Greenwich yacht club.
Insights
September 30, 2026

2026 Municipal Revaluations in Connecticut – Is Your Town Among Them?

Connecticut municipalities are preparing for tctober 1, 2026, Grand List assessment year.
April 23, 2026

Missed the Mark at the Board of Assessment Appeals?

Superior Court tax appeals often present meaningful opportunities for relief that may not be achievable at the administrative level.
January 30, 2026

Reminder: Appeal Connecticut Real Property Tax Assessment by Feb. 20

A successful challenge results in property tax savings to the owner.
December 1, 2025

Seven Steps Property Owners Should Take in the Event of a Revaluation

While the time to appeal property tax assessments is in February, it is critical for Connecticut property owners to take action now.
October 17, 2025

Connecticut Quadrennial Property Tax Exemption Renewals Due Nov. 1

It is critical for tax-exempt organizations to maintain their tax-exempt status by complying with this filing requirement.
October 14, 2025

What to Know About Connecticut’s Personal Property Declaration

Connecticut business property owners have until Nov. 1 to submit their annual personal property declarations or suffer a 25 percent penalty.
September 29, 2025

2025 Municipal Revaluations in Connecticut – Is Your Town Conducting One?

Many Connecticut municipalities conduct revaluations this year and some businesses may want to challenge their assessment.
February 4, 2025

Reminder: Deadline for CT Real Property Tax Assessment Appeals is Feb. 20

A successful challenge results in property tax savings to the owner.
News
September 3, 2026

Organizations Cover Attorneys Joining Harris Beach Murtha

Attorneys from Consoli Bortolan Law Group, founded in 2019, joined Harris Beach Murtha’s Commerical Real Estate Practice Group.
August 20, 2026

123 Harris Beach Murtha Lawyers Recognized as 2027 Best Lawyers® Award Recipients; 10 Earn “Lawyer of the Year” Recognition

Best Lawyers honorees are selected through a peer-review process evaluating professional excellence within specific practice areas and geogr
December 19, 2025

Hartford Business Journal Publishes Attorneys’ Article on CT Tax Assessment Appeals

They advised Connecticut property owners to take action now to determine if they will appeal and, if so, to get the wheels in motion.
August 21, 2025

More Than 100 Harris Beach Murtha Lawyers Recognized as 2026 Best Lawyers® Award Recipients; 11 Earn “Lawyer of the Year” Recognition

Best Lawyers provides trusted, peer-reviewed recognition of top legal professionals, helping clients find credible, experienced counsel.
February 5, 2025

Tax Appeal Appraisals for Skilled Nursing and Senior Living Facilities

Nicholas W. Vitti Jr. interviewed Courtney B. Lees on appealing appraisals for skilled nursing and senior living facilities.
August 15, 2024

41 Murtha Cullina Attorneys Receive Best Lawyers in America® Recognitions

Forty-one attorneys from Murtha Cullina LLP have been selected for inclusion in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and five at
April 9, 2024

Murtha Cullina Represents Rawson Materials in Purchase of Sterling Concrete Corp.

Recently, Murtha Cullina completed a transaction for Strategic Commercial Realty, Inc. d/b/a Rawson Materials which includes the purchase of
November 6, 2023

Murtha Cullina Represents Rawson Materials in its Purchase of Rampco Construction Corporation

Murtha Cullina recently advised Rawson Materials in its complex purchase of substantially all of the assets of Massachusetts-based Rampco
Events

Nicholas Vitti Jr. to Moderate Town of Bethel’s National and Regional Economic Outlook 2026

February 25, 2026
Nicholas Vitti Jr. will moderate the presentation and Q+A portion of the Town of Bethel’s Regional and Economic Outlook 2026.

Nicholas Vitti to Moderate Town of Bethel, CT Economic Outlook Business Event

February 13, 2025
Nick Vitti will moderate Economic Outlook event with focus on regional business conditions.

Nicholas Vitti to Speak at 2024 Annual APTC Client Tax Seminar

October 23, 2024
Nicholas Vitti will speak at the 2024 Annual Client Tax Seminar.
External Publications
June 21, 2022

Speaker, "Connecticut Property Tax System & Its Relation to Tax-Exempt Property," Connecticut Society of CPAs

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Professional and Civic

  • American Property Tax Counsel (APTC), representative
  • Real Estate Finance Association (REFA)
  • International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
  • Fairfield County Bar Association
    • Member (2008-present)
    • Board of Directors (2014-2018)
  • Connecticut Bar Association, P&Z and Litigation Sections (2008-present)
  • Appraisal Institute, CT Chapter Affiliate Member (2017-2020)
  • Homebuilders and Remodelers Association of Fairfield County (HBRA) (2011-2020)
  • Stamford Superior Court, Court Appointed Foreclosure Committee (2009-2020)
  • Urban Land Institute (ULI) Member, Young Leaders (2009-2011)

American property tax counsel The national affiliation of property tax attorneys.

  • Bethel Economic Development Commission (2020-present)
    • Chairman (2025-)
    • Immediate Past Vice Chairman
  • Bethel Youth Soccer Association
    • League Director and Coach (2012-present)
    • Board of Directors (2015-2021)
  • Bethel Democratic Town Committee
    • Chairman (6 Terms) (2012-2024)
    • Secretary (2010-2012)
  • Town of Bethel
    • Deputy Town Counsel (2014-2018)
    • 2018 Charter Review Commission Counsel (2018-2020)
    • Charter Review Commission Counsel (Charter amendments implemented in November 2014 municipal election) (2012-2014)
  • Campaign Chairman DeMoura2012, 2nd District State Representative (2012)

Recognition

  • Best Lawyers, Land Use and Zoning Law, since 2024
  • Best Lawyers, Real Estate Law, since 2025
  • Legal 500 City Elite, Connecticut – Corporate and M&A, 2026
  • The Bethel Democratic Town Committee, Cliff Hurgin Democrat of the Year Award, 2024
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Nicholas W. Vitti Jr.

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Harris Beach Murtha Attorneys at Law
Partner Nicholas W. Vitti

Nicholas W. Vitti Jr.

nvitti@harrisbeachmurtha.com
D: (203) 653-5435
Stamford, CT Office

Profile

Nick is a seasoned commercial real estate and land use development lawyer, who represents commercial property owners in a variety of matters, drawing on his extensive experience in purchase, sale and leasing transactions; real property tax advice and appeals; and land use and development. Representing a broad spectrum of industries, Nick’s clients range from nationally known retailers, communications and self-storage companies to local businesses, restaurants, private clubs and developers. 

Nick has prevailed in high-stakes, high-profile, highly contentious cases across Connecticut. When eyeing a 2.5-acre site for development, a national self-storage company turned to Nick. Closing the deal was contingent upon zoning approval to build a 133,000-square-foot facility on the property. He obtained the needed approval despite extensive media coverage and public lobbying for other uses for the site.

Taking a pragmatic approach to his law practice, Nick explains legal complexities in laymen’s terms without overcomplicating issues for his clients. He is committed to the principles of respect and collaboration, whether listening to a client’s concerns, negotiating terms of a deal with opposing counsel or advocating a client’s position before a tribunal.

A lifelong resident of Bethel, Connecticut, Nick is active in town politics and governance.

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Co-Leader for:

Commercial Real Estate

Member of:

Commercial Real Estate

Industry Teams

Member of:

Cannabis
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Gaming, Hospitality and Retail
Real Estate Developers
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  • Represented a Connecticut-based hospital and nationally ranked nonprofit medical center in expanding its footprint by constructing a new hospital tower on-site while partnering with a national corporation specializing in parking garages to construct the same across the street that will service the hospital, complete with a pedestrian walk-bridge to the new tower. Representation included land-use, development and permitting work, along with the acquisition of certain neighboring privately-owned parcels, air rights and easement agreements with the municipality and the negotiation of a long-term Ground Lease for the hospital’s use of the parking structure.
  • Represented a quality aggregate producer in its purchase of the stock of a ready-mix concrete supplier and the real estate comprised of its plant in Massachusetts.
  • Represented a quality aggregate producer in its purchase of substantially all of the assets of a Massachusetts-based construction and excavating services company.
  • Litigated a three-year property valuation challenge for an affiliate of a national telecommunications and mass media company that resulted in a fair market value reduction of approximately $37 million and tax savings of approximately $3.4 million for the client. The outcome of the case made a significant positive impact to the client’s profitability.
  • Represented a national self-storage company in its purchase of a property in a prime Stamford location after successfully obtaining zoning approval to construct a new facility. The state-of-the-art building, scheduled for completion by early 2023, is expected to serve a growing demand for storage space by area residents.
  • Advised an iconic national retailer in Connecticut in tax appeal and litigation matters.
  • Represented a national developer and manager of distinctive apartment homes in tax appeal and litigation matters for its Connecticut properties.
  • Represented an HVAC company and its affiliate entities in the purchase, sale and leasing of commercial real estate.
  • Closed several commercial real estate purchase, sale and leasing deals for a Connecticut-based real estate company.
  • Provided tax appeal advice and litigation services to a prestigious Greenwich yacht club.

Distinctions

Professional and Civic

  • American Property Tax Counsel (APTC), representative
  • Real Estate Finance Association (REFA)
  • International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
  • Fairfield County Bar Association
    • Member (2008-present)
    • Board of Directors (2014-2018)
  • Connecticut Bar Association, P&Z and Litigation Sections (2008-present)
  • Appraisal Institute, CT Chapter Affiliate Member (2017-2020)
  • Homebuilders and Remodelers Association of Fairfield County (HBRA) (2011-2020)
  • Stamford Superior Court, Court Appointed Foreclosure Committee (2009-2020)
  • Urban Land Institute (ULI) Member, Young Leaders (2009-2011)

American property tax counsel The national affiliation of property tax attorneys.

  • Bethel Economic Development Commission (2020-present)
    • Chairman (2025-)
    • Immediate Past Vice Chairman
  • Bethel Youth Soccer Association
    • League Director and Coach (2012-present)
    • Board of Directors (2015-2021)
  • Bethel Democratic Town Committee
    • Chairman (6 Terms) (2012-2024)
    • Secretary (2010-2012)
  • Town of Bethel
    • Deputy Town Counsel (2014-2018)
    • 2018 Charter Review Commission Counsel (2018-2020)
    • Charter Review Commission Counsel (Charter amendments implemented in November 2014 municipal election) (2012-2014)
  • Campaign Chairman DeMoura2012, 2nd District State Representative (2012)

Recognition

  • Best Lawyers, Land Use and Zoning Law, since 2024
  • Best Lawyers, Real Estate Law, since 2025
  • Legal 500 City Elite, Connecticut – Corporate and M&A, 2026
  • The Bethel Democratic Town Committee, Cliff Hurgin Democrat of the Year Award, 2024
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