Best Lawyers in Connecticut, United States for Land Use and Zoning Law

Kari represents clients in the area of municipal and land use litigation, general commercial and creditor’s rights litigation and probate litigation. Kari regularly represents municipalities, businesses and individuals in all phases of local land-use approval and litigation. Her land use practice encompasses property boundary disputes, zoning, planning, subdivisions, inland wetlands and water pollution control authorities. She frequently has represented planning and zoning commissions a...

Pat has many years of experience in municipal and land use law. Representing a wide variety of clients including towns, cities and quasi municipal agencies, commercial and residential developers and opposition groups in a broad range of matters. Her municipal practice includes serving as Town counsel, land use counsel and special counsel. She provides advice on all aspects of municipal governance, assisting municipalities in the resolution of legal concerns of all types, from the review of ro...

A persuasive and successful litigator, Phil has handled a variety of litigation matters including complex commercial disputes, breach of fiduciary duty claims, partnership and shareholder disputes, adverse possession claims, prescriptive easement claims, quiet title actions, landlord/tenant cases, and collection actions. He frequently appears in the Connecticut Probate Court system representing beneficiaries, fiduciaries, and creditors in a variety of probate litigation matters, including con...

Nick is a seasoned commercial real estate and land use development lawyer, who represents commercial property owners in a variety of matters, drawing on his extensive experience in purchase, sale and leasing transactions; real property tax advice and appeals; and land use and development. Representing a broad spectrum of industries, Nick’s clients range from nationally known retailers, communications and self-storage companies to local businesses, restaurants, private clubs and develope...

Stephen A. Finn is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Stephen A., who practices law in Stamford, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephen A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Eric D. Bernheim is one of Fairfield County’s most sought-after real estate attorneys. Eric represents prominent developers, landlords, tenants, and lenders in transactions of all kinds, including acquisitions, dispositions, leases, and financing. He also handles zoning and land use matters. Eric’s clients range from national hospitality groups to local businesses, developers, municipalities, and individuals, providing sound counsel for all of their real estate and business-relate...

Attorney Mario Coppola practices in the areas of municipal law, land use and zoning, property tax assessment appeals, general civil litigation and real estate transactions. He has handled hundreds of land use/zoning and tax appeal matters from the administrative level through the Connecticut courts. He has handled property tax appeals involving various types of real and personal property, including complex and specialized commercial properties, totaling billions of dollars over the years. Att...

Carolyn W. Kone is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law. Carolyn W., who practices law in New Haven, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Carolyn W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Rick Costantini focuses his legal practice on commercial and residential real estate, land use, zoning, and commercial transactions. Rick represents prominent developers, landlords, tenants, and lenders in transactions including acquisitions, dispositions, leases, and financing. He also represents national hospitality groups, local businesses, municipalities, and individuals, who require counsel related to real estate and business matters. An experienced transactional lawyer, Rick structures ...

Leonard Braman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law and Litigation - Construction. Leonard, who practices law in Stamford, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Leonard is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Larry Shipman has dedicated his career to providing thoughtful and thorough legal representation to his clients. He is a practicing attorney at Shipman, Shaiken & Schwefel, LLC, where he passionately handles cases involving real estate, land use matters and commercial transactions. Larry is committed to helping his clients navigate complex legal matters with clarity and resolve. Drawing from his extensive experience, Larry approaches each case with an individualized strategy that reflects...

Attorney Robert (Bob) L. Berchem is the founding partner of Berchem Moses PC. Bob serves as President of the firm and Chair of its Business Services Department. He graduated with honors from Fairfield University in 1962, and from Villanova Law School in 1965 where he was first in his class and the editor of the Villanova Law Review. Following law school, Bob clerked for the Honorable William H. Timbers, Chief Judge of the United States District Court. After working for Judge Timbers in both t...