Jacqueline Kaufman represents developers, individuals and corporate entities in real property and land use matters. She regularly appears before municipal commissions and agencies in Fairfield and New Haven counties on a wide range of applications, including zone changes, subdivisions, site plans, special permits, variances, inland wetland and coastal area permits. Jacqueline also represents individuals in residential real estate transactions and prepares zoning analyses related to potential development and property acquisition. Jacqueline also files and defends administrative appeals in the Connecticut Superior Court. Prior to joining Carmody, Jacqueline was a partner with Sandak Hennessey & Greco LLP since 2003.
Connecticut Bar Association, House of Delegates (2023-present)
Connecticut Bar Association, Legislative Affairs & Rules Committee, 2020-present
Connecticut Bar Association, Planning and Zoning Section (Executive Committee 2014-present) (Chair, 2018-2020)
Connecticut Bar Association, Constance Baker Motley Speaker Series on Racial Inequality Committee (2020-present)
Connecticut Bar Association, COVID-19 Task Force, Executive Subcommittee, 2020-2021
Fairfield County Bar Association, Co-chair Planning & Zoning Committee, 2012-present
Real Estate Finance Association of CT, Board of Directors, 2018-present
Best Lawyers® – Litigation: Land Use and Zoning, 2024-2025, Real Estate Law, 2023-2025
Connecticut Super Lawyers®: Top 25 Women Attorneys, 2023
Connecticut Super Lawyers®: Top 50 Attorneys, 2023
Connecticut Super Lawyers®: Land Use and Zoning Law, 2019-2024
250+ Top Lawyers in Fairfield County, 2023, Moffly Media
Rising Star, Connecticut Super Lawyers®: Land Use and Zoning Law, 2010-2012, 2017-2018
Fairfield County 40 Under Forty Award Recipient, Fairfield County Business Journal, 2017
National Multiple Sclerosis Society of CT MS Corporate Achiever, 2009
Fairfield County Legal Leader, MDA, 2007
Evaluate land use development potential for specific parcels
Prepare land use applications to Zoning, Planning, Inland Wetland Commissions and Zoning Board of Appeals of various municipalities
Represent applicants in administrative land use proceedings
Prepare, brief and argue motions for appeals from administrative decisions before the Superior Count of Connecticut
Conduct property tax assessments and appeals
Represent clients in connection with land boundary disputes
Draft legal documents including, land use agreements, easements, licenses, affordability plans, incorporation documents and litigation pleadings related to land use matters
Preparation and negotiation of residential purchase and sale agreements and related closing documentation
Review and evaluation of title in connection with commercial, residential, and land use matters