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FLB Law Secures Zoning Approval for Addition to Historic Connecticut Home
Eric Bernheim recently obtained zoning approval for a Connecticut family seeking to add a 500-square-foot addition to their historic 2,000-square-foot home in New Canaan. The approval allows the family to move forward with expanding their living space to accommodate children returning from college.
FLB Law Managing Partner Eric Bernheim Joins National Restaurant Expansion Roundtable on Due Diligence
FLB Law Managing Partner Eric Bernheim recently joined a national LinkedIn Live roundtable on due diligence, risk management and real estate strategy in restaurant expansion. Titled “Due Diligence or Due Disaster? Errors in Restaurant Expansion,” the discussion featured industry leaders sharing real world lessons from projects nationwide.
FLB Law Named to 2026 Best Law Firms in 13 Practice Areas
FLB Law is proud to announce its recognition in the 2026 Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms rankings across 13 practice areas.
FLB Law Welcomes Justin Glaser as Associate in Litigation and Real Estate Practices
FLB Law is pleased to announce that Justin Glaser has joined the firm as an associate in its litigation and real estate groups. Glaser brings a combination of legal training and more than 15 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry.
Nine FLB Law Attorneys Selected to the 2026 Best Lawyers in America®
FLB Law is pleased to announce that nine attorneys were honored with inclusion in the 2026 Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch. Stephen Fogerty, one of the firm’s managing partners, was recognized with the exclusive “Lawyer of the Year” in Labor & Employment Litigation in Stamford.
FLB Law Guides Honda Service Center Expansion in Fairfield
FLB Law’s Land Use & Zoning Practice successfully represented Honda of Westport in securing zoning approval to expand its service center into the former Olé Soccer facility on Linwood Avenue in Fairfield.
FLB Law's Eric Bernheim Recognized in 2025 Chambers USA for Real Estate and Land Use Law
Managing Partner Eric Bernheim has been named to the 2025 Chambers USA guide of top Connecticut attorneys, earning recognition in both the Real Estate and Land Use/Zoning categories.
FLB Law Scores Approval for Variance Using Compelling ADA and FHA Argument
FLB Law successfully obtained a zoning variance from the New Canaan Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) to modify a family's home for their son with cerebral palsy. The variance allows for an elevator and backyard pavilions, ensuring accessibility.
The Hamlet at Saugatuck P&Z Review Advances with Detailed Presentation by Eric Bernheim
At the March 10th Planning & Zoning Commission meeting, FLB Law Partner Eric Bernheim led the Roan Development Ventures team in presenting a detailed overview of The Hamlet at Saugatuck project. The four-hour session introduced plans for a multi-story, mixed-use development.
Dan Woog Reports on the Latest Developments with The Hamlet at Saugatuck in his Widely Read 00068 Blog
The Hamlet at Saugatuck, which promises to transform Westport’s historic Saugatuck district, has advanced after months of silence, with FLB Law filings ROAN Ventures revised plans with the Planning & Zoning Department. The updated proposal, reflecting community feedback, promises a more refined and distinct New England aesthetic.
Weston Today Highlights Four Corners Project, FLB Law Partner Eric Bernheim Advocates for Key Zoning Changes
Weston Today’s February 12, 2025, article covered the recent Weston Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, where FLB Law Partner Eric Bernheim represented Able Construction in its Four Corners development project.
Eight FLB Law Attorneys Named to 2024 Connecticut Super Lawyers & Rising Stars
Eight FLB Law attorneys were selected for inclusion on the 2024 Connecticut Lawyers & Rising Stars lists in a broad range of practice areas.
FLB Law Secures Favorable Settlement in Premises Liability Matter Avoiding Protracted Litigation
FLB Law partner Brian Tims secured a favorable settlement for a client without the need for extensive litigation.
A Plan to Provide CT Zoning Boards of Appeal with a Relevant Definition of “Exceptional Difficulty or Unusual Hardship.”
Managing Partner Eric Bernheim provides suggestions on how to do define “exceptional difficulty or unusual hardship.”
Successful Real Estate Outlook Highlighted in Westfair Business Journals
FLB Law’s Real Estate Outlook featured in Westfair Business Journal.
FLB Law's Eric Bernheim Recognized in 2024 Chambers USA as a Leading Real Estate Attorney
FLB Law Managing Partner Eric Bernheim has been named a top Real Estate Lawyer in Connecticut by Chambers USA.
FLB Law’s Annual Real Estate Outlook Tackles Residential and Commercial Real Estate Issues in Fairfield County
FLB Law’s annual Real Estate Outlook will feature prominent Fairfield County real estate executives who will discuss housing in the county: challenges, solutions and how it affects the commercial real estate sector.
Rick Costantini Successfully Advocates for Neighbor Before the Westport Zoning Board of Appeal
Rick Costantini secures approval from Westport P&Z Commission in support of variance for to allow for the development of a new home at Campo Beach.
FLB Law Secures Key Approvals for Westport Office Complex Medical Conversion
The Planning and Zoning Commission has approved a significant transformation for the two-building office complex at 55-57 Greens Farms Road, allowing the inclusion of medical office space in one of the buildings. This decision, facilitated by FLB Law’s Rick Costantini who presented it to the P&Z Commission on behalf of the owner, 1735 Ashley, LLC, marks the removal of restrictions that had been in place for nearly 45 years.