FLB Insights
I Am The Law Podcast: Eric Bernheim Shares How He Powers Restaurant Expansion Through Smart Leasing
Eric Bernheim, co-managing partner at FLB Law, was recently interviewed for the I Am The Law podcast. In the episode, he shares how his work with brands like Barcelona Wine Bar, Bar Taco, and 60 Vines has shaped his approach to restaurant leasing and expansion, helping clients grow with smart, consistent leases that protect long-term success.
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'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’s Annual Real Estate Outlook to Highlight Key Projects Shaping the Future of Fairfield County
The 2025 Real Estate Outlook, FLB Law’s annual Fairfield County real estate event, will be held Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in the M& T Bank’s Magnificent Room at The SoNo Collection. This year’s theme, Breaking New Ground: The Projects That Will Impact Fairfield County features panelists who will discuss the county exciting new projects.
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.
FLB Law Celebrates a Strong 2024 in Leasing with Expanding Restaurant Footprint
FLB Law’s Real Estate practice reported a strong 2024, handling more than 23,000 square feet in lease negotiations, amendments, and renewals, solidifying its clients’ presence across key metropolitan areas.
The majority of those leasing deals were for prominent restaurant brands, including Mexican Sugar, bartaco, Sixty Vines, Barcelona Wine Bar/Corsica, and Hawkers, supporting its reputation as a trusted legal partner in the hospitality sector.
How Landlord or Tenant Bankruptcy Impacts a Commercial Lease
When a commercial landlord or tenant files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, certain provisions in the bankruptcy code dictate how the commercial lease will be handled. This article breakdown of the rights and responsibilities of non-bankrupt parties to a lease in the wake of a bankruptcy declaration.
FLB Law Successfully Represents MoCA CT in Acquisition of 19 Newtown Turnpike Property
FLB Law represented the Museum of Contemporary Art (MoCA) CT in the acquisition of the property it had been leasing at 19 Newtown Turnpike.
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.
Four New Connecticut Laws to Know for Fall 2024
The law is constantly evolving. This fall, a spate of new laws impact Connecticut residents and businesses in various ways. Here is a roundup of four state laws that took effect October 1.
FLB Law Partner Eric Bernheim to Present at the 2024 ICSC+U.S. LAW Conference
Eric Bernheim, managing partner and head of the firm’s Real Estate & Land Use Practice, will be co-presenting, “Financeable Leases: Find Out What Your Lender Really Wants!” at the 2024 ICSC+U.S. LAW national conference.
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.
FLB Law Settles Lease Dispute for a Fraction of the Seven-Figure Demand
The outcome of this case demonstrates the value that FLB Law’s full-service platform provides our clients.
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.
FLB Law Secures Variances for a Hotly Contested Residential Redevelopment Project in Westport, CT
FLB Law’s Zoning & Land Use attorney Rick Costantini obtained four variances for a residential redevelopment project at 215 Hillspoint Road in Westport, CT. The variances addressed the need for two setbacks, the amount of building coverage, and how the property impacts the sightline at the traffic light on the corner of Old Mill Road and Hillspoint Road.