Real Estate & Land Use

FLB Law’s Real Estate & Land Use Practice represents prominent developers, national hospitality groups, local businesses, municipalities, lenders and individuals who require counsel on commercial real estate acquisitions and dispositions, leasing, financing, and land use matters. Experienced with residential and commercial transactions, our lawyers structure and close deals to protect our clients’ short-term and long-term goals, efficiently and cost effectively. We deliver practical solutions to the most complex development projects, financing matters and leasing assignments. 

FLB Law attorneys are recognized throughout Connecticut for our acute ability to understand the broader implications of any given project. That, along with our experience in nearly every facet of commercial real estate, is why we often are hired to handle multiple phases throughout the lifecycle of an asset, from acquisition and financing to refinancing, entitlements, and leasing and disposition. Our team is known for its success in helping our clients stabilize their assets -- maximizing their value and leveraging it when it is time to sell. 

We also represent owner-operators in the purchase of their buildings. Oftentimes, this involves supporting a buyer inexperienced in commercial real estate, which is why we simplify the process by walking them through it slowly and preparing all of the necessary documents. We understand their strengths lie elsewhere, so we ensure they fully understand and approve our plan before we execute it.

Financing

FLB Law’s real estate attorneys help lenders and borrowers navigate the commercial finance market. We structure and close construction, permanent and mezzanine loans, and lines of credit. Our longstanding relationships with lenders throughout Connecticut enable us to easily and quickly navigate each assignment so our clients can advance their projects and corporate goals that require these loans.

Land Use & Zoning

Essential to our practice is our ability to resolve zoning and land use issues for commercial and residential development projects of all sizes and complexity. We are particularly adept at understanding these obstacles and solving them to the satisfaction of both our clients and the commissions and boards that approve them. Our reputation for having a sophisticated understanding of the needs of these boards, knowledge of applicable laws, and the plausible constructs of a deal lead to efficient and affirmative outcomes for our clients. Accordingly, FLB Law attorneys have worked on some of Fairfield County’s high-profile development projects including the SONO Collection, Westport Weston Family YMCA, Maplewood Senior Living Westport, and the new Garavel Subaru Dealership.

Also central to our Land Use Practice is our deep roots in Fairfield County. Our relationships with the Planning & Zoning Commission spans decades, and our attorneys have been leaders within the Connecticut Bar Associations Planning & Zoning Committee for many years. We understand that to effectively navigate these waters, we must always think of the greater good of not only our clients, but for the community in which we live and work.

Residential Real Estate

FLB Law also represents high-net-worth buyers and sellers of residential real estate in Fairfield County. We not only help our clients overcome land use issues related to making changes to their property, but we also have created streamlined processes to simplify even the most complex residential transactions. We understand that buying and selling a house can be emotional processes, so we aim to minimize any surprises and delays related to the closing.

 

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