Esther Rose 12/8/24 Esther Rose 12/8/24

FLB Law Secures Summary Judgment for Condo Association, Establishing Snow Removal Contractor's Duty to Defend

FLB Law Partner Matthias Sportini obtained summary judgment on behalf of a condominium association in a slip-and-fall case. The matter arose after a condominium owner filed a lawsuit against the association, alleging injuries from a slip-and-fall on ice on the premises.

Esther Rose 12/7/24 Esther Rose 12/7/24

FLB Law Proudly Supports Bridgeport Rescue Mission’s Great Thanksgiving Project

On November 21, 2024, FLB Law proudly participated in The Bridgeport Rescue Mission’s Great Thanksgiving Project as both a corporate sponsor and hands-on volunteer.

Now in its 16th year, the Great Thanksgiving Project—held at the Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater in Bridgeport—has become a vital community event addressing food insecurity.

Esther Rose 12/1/24 Esther Rose 12/1/24

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.

Esther Rose 11/7/24 Esther Rose 11/7/24

FLB Law Selected to the 2025 “Best Law Firms” List

FLB Law has been named to the Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms in 11 practices.

Esther Rose 10/10/24 Esther Rose 10/10/24

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.

Esther Rose 10/1/24 Esther Rose 10/1/24

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.

Esther Rose 10/1/24 Esther Rose 10/1/24

FLB Law Announces Relocation to New Westport Offices

FLB Law has relocated to new office space at 33 Riverside Avenue, 4th Floor, along the Saugatuck River. The 10-plus year, 5,800-square-foot lease encompasses over half of the fourth floor, making FLB Law one of the building’s largest tenants.

Esther Rose 9/23/24 Esther Rose 9/23/24

FLB Law Partner Matt Sportini Named to the 2024 New Leaders in the Law by Connecticut Law Tribune

Matthias Sportini has been selected as one of the 2024 New Leaders in the Law by the Connecticut Law Tribune for the New England Legal Awards. This prestigious honor recognizes attorneys under the age of 40 who have made significant contributions to the legal profession.

Esther Rose 9/16/24 Esther Rose 9/16/24

Thomas Lambert and Joshua Auxier File Petition for Writ of Certiorari to the U.S. Supreme Court

Partners Thomas Lambert and Joshua Auxier filed a petition for a writ of certiorari to the United States Supreme Court, seeking to resolve a critical legal issue that has emerged in employment law. This action follows their initial success in obtaining summary judgment in a gender discrimination lawsuit, a decision later overturned by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals.

Esther Rose 9/9/24 Esther Rose 9/9/24

FLB Law Supports the Sterling House Backpack/School Supply Drive

FLB Law held a Day of Service in support of the Sterling House Community Center’s Back-2-School event on August 21, 2024. The event, open to all Stratford, CT, students, provides school supplies to school-age children, including uniforms, backpacks, crayons, pencils, scissors, notebooks and more.

Esther Rose 8/22/24 Esther Rose 8/22/24

FLB Law Settles High-Exposure Case Against Condo Association

Matthias Sportini settled two separate lawsuits involving the same plaintiff, who suffered injuries from two distinct falls allegedly involving ice in the parking lot of her condominium. The defendant condominium association was represented by FLB Law.

Esther Rose 8/22/24 Esther Rose 8/22/24

FLB Law Secures Summary Judgment Win in Employment-Related Defamation Case

FLB Law prevailed in an employment-related defamation case involving the firm’s client, a leading national provider of commercial real estate services headquartered in New York City. The client was sued by a former employee fired after allegations of his sexual harassment were investigated.

Esther Rose 8/15/24 Esther Rose 8/15/24

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.

Esther Rose 7/15/24 Esther Rose 7/15/24

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.

Esther Rose 7/12/24 Esther Rose 7/12/24

FLB Law Represents Condo Association in Trip and Fall Case Withdrawn by Plaintiff Without Pay

Matthias Sportini prevailed in a case filed by a condominium resident against her condominium association, ultimately withdrawing her case without pay.

Esther Rose 7/8/24 Esther Rose 7/8/24

FLB Law Partner Robert Rhodes Wins Trial in Slip and Fall Case on Behalf of Hospitality Client

FLB Law Partner Robert Rhodes prevailed in a premises liability case involving a plaintiff allegedly injured from slipping and falling near the dinner buffet in a Connecticut restaurant