Nine FLB Law Attorneys Selected to the 2026 Best Lawyers in America®
Stephen Fogerty honored with Lawyer of the Year in Labor & Employment Litigation
Westport, Conn. (August 21, 2025) – FLB Law, a full-service law firm based in Westport, is pleased to announce that nine attorneys were honored with inclusion in the 2026 Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch. This is an exclusive honor given to only 5.3% of practicing attorneys who receive nominations from their colleagues.
Stephen Fogerty, one of the firm’s managing partners, was recognized for his leadership and impact on the Connecticut legal practice with the exclusive accolade of “Lawyer of the Year” in Labor & Employment Litigation in Stamford. This honor is especially significant, as it is reserved for attorneys who earn the highest level of peer feedback in their practice area and region. Each year, only one lawyer in each specialty and metropolitan area receives this distinction.
“We’re proud to see so many of our attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers. This kind of acknowledgment reflects the depth of talent across the firm and the consistent, high-level work we do for our clients,” said Stephen Fogerty, one of the firm’s managing partners. “It’s also a personal honor to be named Lawyer of the Year, and I share that recognition with the entire team, whose dedication and integrity continue to set us apart in the legal community.”
This year’s FLB Law Best Lawyers:
Stephen Fogerty, Managing Partner: Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Banking and Finance, Litigation - Insurance, Litigation - Labor and Employment
Joshua Auxier, Partner: Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Eric Bernheim, Managing Partner: Environmental Law, Land Use and Zoning Law, Real Estate Law
Enrico Costantini, Partner: Corporate Law, Land Use and Zoning Law, Real Estate Law
Leslie E. Grodd, Counsel: Tax Law, Trusts and Estates
Thomas P. Lambert, Managing Partner: Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Insurance
Alan Rubenstein, Counsel: Collaborative Law: Family Law, Family Law, Family Law Arbitration, Family Law Mediation
Brian Tims, Partner: Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Personal Injury Litigation -Defendants
Partner Matthias Sportini was named to Best Lawyers Ones to Watch list of up and comers in Insurance Law, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, and Real Estate Law
About FLB Law, PLLC
Based in Westport, Conn., FLB Law, PLLC is a full-service law firm committed to delivering peace of mind to our clients. As recipients of industry accolades such as Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers and AV ratings by Martindale-Hubbell, our attorneys primarily represent businesses and individuals throughout Fairfield County, while the Hospitality Practice helps national restaurant groups expand throughout the U.S. In addition to being committed to clients, FLB Law supports small businesses and nonprofits through its philanthropic program, Accelerate. For more information, visit flb.law.