Stephen P. Fogerty Named 2026 “Lawyer of the Year” in Litigation
Westport, Conn. (2026) -- FLB Law, a full-service law firm based in Westport, is proud to announce that Managing Partner Stephen P. Fogerty has been named the 2026 “Lawyer of the Year” in Litigation – Labor & Employment in Stamford by Best Lawyers. This distinction is awarded to only one attorney in each practice area and metropolitan region each year, recognizing exceptional professional achievement within the legal community.
Steve is one of the three Managing Partners at FLB Law and brings more than three decades of experience representing clients in complex litigation matters. His practice focuses on business disputes, employment litigation, insurance coverage matters, and appellate advocacy. Throughout his career, Steve has successfully represented clients before judges and juries in state and federal courts across Connecticut and has argued appeals before both state and federal appellate courts.
In addition to this recognition, Steve is a member of the prestigious American College of Trial Lawyers and American Board of Trial Advocates. He has earned an AV Preeminent® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest peer-review rating recognizing attorneys for their legal ability and ethical standards, and has been named to Super Lawyers in the area of Business Litigation. Steve is also a long-standing member of American Inns of Court.
In the federal legal community, Steve previously served two terms on the Grievance Committee for the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut, which handles complaints of unethical conduct by attorneys in that court. He has also served as pro bono trial counsel for parties in federal court.
We are proud to have Steve leading our team and congratulate him on this well-deserved recognition.
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.
About Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers is one of the oldest and most respected peer-review publications in the legal profession. The organization evaluates attorneys based on confidential peer feedback and professional achievements to identify leading lawyers across practice areas and geographic regions. The “Lawyer of the Year” recognition highlights a single attorney in each practice area and metropolitan region whose work has earned particularly high recognition from peers. For more information about its methodology and rankings, visit bestlawyers.com