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The 2026 Real Estate Outlook, FLB Law’s annual Fairfield County real estate event, will be held Tuesday, November 17th, at the former Pinstripes in the SoNo Collection. The discussion will explore how the arts give select Fairfield County properties a second life while enriching community culture, attracting foot traffic and increasing real estate values.
FLB Law is pleased to announce that Real Estate & Land Use Partner Eric Bernheim represented the property owner in securing approval of an agreement that preserves one of Westport's oldest historic homes while allowing for thoughtful future development of the property.
FLB Law is proud to announce a significant victory on behalf of a local real estate owner and developer, reaffirming the firm's strength in land use, environmental, and appellate litigation.
FLB Law is proud to announce that its Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use practice has earned a Band 1 ranking in the 2026 Chambers USA Guide, recognizing the firm's position among Connecticut's leading land use and zoning law practices.
Opening a restaurant involves far more than signing a lease and starting construction. From permitting and infrastructure issues to landlord delays and buildout coordination, many factors can postpone an opening. In this article, Eric D. Bernheim outlines five common causes of restaurant opening delays and key lease provisions tenants should negotiate to help minimize risk and avoid unnecessary costs.
FLB Law’s Managing Partner Eric Bernheim recently spoke with Law.com about the firm’s growth in Westport, its collaborative leadership approach, and the importance of building lasting client relationships. In the conversation, he shares insights on entrepreneurship, succession planning, and the evolving legal landscape in Connecticut.
FLB Law, a full-service law firm based in Westport, is proud to announce that four of the firm’s attorneys have been selected in The Legal 500 City Elite inaugural list of the Connecticut Elite City Series.
Homeowners, commercial building owners and developers often need a variance to build or renovate structures on their Connecticut property. When clients are unable to get a specific project approved, we must think outside the box and come up with creative solutions.
Eric Bernheim, FLB Law Managing Partner and head of the firm’s Land Use and Zoning Practice, obtained approval from the Norwalk Planning and Zoning Commission for a revised site plan and associated special permits for FLB Law’s client’s contractor yard at the former state armory property along the New Canaan Line.
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.
Eight FLB Law attorneys have been selected for inclusion on the 2025 Connecticut Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. Notable honors this year include Stephen Fogerty’s continued recognition in Connecticut’s Top 50, an honor he has held since 2021, and Joshua Auxier’s milestone anniversary celebrating 10 years in Super Lawyers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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’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.
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’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.
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 were selected for inclusion on the 2024 Connecticut Lawyers & Rising Stars lists in a broad range of practice areas.
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 is pleased to announce that nine of its attorneys were selected to the 2025 Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch. This is an exclusive honor given to only 5.3% of practicing attorneys who receive nominations from their colleagues. Alan Rubenstein, the firm’s Family Law attorney, has earned the highest distinction again this year—Lawyer of the Year in Family Law Mediation. Additionally, he has been recognized in the Family Law Arbitration category.
Managing Partner Eric Bernheim provides suggestions on how to do define “exceptional difficulty or unusual hardship.”
The outcome of this case demonstrates the value that FLB Law’s full-service platform provides our clients.
FLB Law Managing Partner Eric Bernheim has been named a top Real Estate Lawyer in Connecticut by Chambers USA.
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.