Eric D. Bernheim

Attorney Eric D. Bernheim is a partner with FLB Law, PLLC, in Westport, Connecticut. A top-rate trial and transactional attorney with more than 17 years of total legal experience, Mr. Bernheim provides exceptional and highly effective counsel to a diverse range of clients across the state who have legal needs involving any of the following:

·       Real estate law and land use

·       Corporate and business transactions

·       Litigation and dispute resolution

As an attorney, Mr. Bernheim regularly works with a broad range of real estate professionals including landlords, developers and others, as well as tenants and property owners. He has become a recognized authority on his area's land use zoning requirements, and has assisted local businesses, hospitality groups, municipalities, developers and others with their complex zoning and land use matters.  Most recently, Mr. Bernheim obtained approval from the Westport Planning & Zoning Commission to rezone the Saugatuck Marina District paving the way for a redevelopment of the lots adjacent to the Saugatuck Train Station and River.  Mr. Bernheim also oversees the lease portfolio of several premier restaurant groups expanding throughout the nation.  

Known for his remarkable problem-solving abilities, Mr. Bernheim has achieved remarkable success helping his clients obtain their goals and the positive results they seek efficiently and cost-effectively, and he has handled a variety of issues in state and federal courts across his region. He also once served as Special Counsel for the City of Norwalk, and he has represented a number of high-profile, large-scale entities, such as shopping malls, car dealerships, municipal entities and more.

In honor of his outstanding professionalism and superior client service, Mr. Bernheim has earned a Distinguished peer review rating* from Martindale-Hubbell as well as a Top 40 Under 40 ranking from Fairfield County Business Journal. He has also received designation as among the New Leaders in Law from Connecticut Law Tribune, and he has received many other top rankings and endorsements from his peers.

A 2001 graduate of Ithaca College, Mr. Bernheim obtained his Juris Doctor from Roger Williams University School of Law in 2004. He is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut and he is an active member of the Connecticut Bar Association, where he has served as co-chair of the organization's Planning and Zoning Section. He also serves on the board of directors of MoCA Westport as well as on the advisory board for The Norwalk Art Space.

Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.