Nicholas W. Vitti, Jr.

Nicholas W. Vitti, Jr., a seasoned commercial real estate and land use development lawyer, is a partner who chairs the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group.

Since joining Murtha in 2021, Nick has represented commercial property owners in a variety of matters, including 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. He is the father of two daughters and enjoys running, soccer and weightlifting, both as his daughters’ coach and as an active participant.