FLB Insights
Nine FLB Law Attorneys Named to the 2025 Best Lawyers
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.
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.
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.
Copps Island Oysters Taps into FLB Law’s Full-Service Offerings to Support Expansion
FLB Law haS been instrumental in helping Copps Island Oysters become a thriving, multi-faceted company. In addition to assisting with specific projects, FLB Law provides counsel on all aspects of the company’s operation that require legal guidance.
Municipalities Scale Back Minimum Parking Requirements
Managing Partner Eric Bernheim explains the lastest trends in parking requirements in Connecticut.