Atty. Brian A. Lema

Atty. Brian A. Lema

Brian A. Lema is a partner with Berchem, Moses & Devlin, P.C.

Milford Milford 36 J. Erfahrung 36 year
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About Brian A. Lema at a glance

Brian A. Lema is a Partner based in Milford, Connecticut, practicing at Berchem Moses PC. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1990) and U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut (1991). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1990) and Georgetown University (B.A., 1987). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of New Haven County, Connecticut and American (Member, Sections on: Real Property Probate and Trust Administrative Law) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Milford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Brian A. Lema is a partner with Berchem, Moses & Devlin, P.C
  • He concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial and residential real estate law, commercial financing, municipal law and land use, as well as general business law
  • Mr. Lema has acted as counsel to various lenders, financial institutions and developers, as well as municipal zoning and building officials, including the Planning and Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals and Inland Wetlands Commission for several municipalities on a variety of land use and regulatory issues
  • Through this practice, Mr. Lema has extensive experience in real estate transactions, complex land title issues, commercial law, land use applications, administrative proceedings and civil appeals of administrative decisions and has lectured on a variety of real estate and land use topics
  • He has also served as an elected member of the Board of Alderman for the City of Milford and currently serves on the Chairman of the Board of Finance for the City of Milford
  • Published Works -Major Land Use Laws in Connecticut (Contributing Author), NBI Seminar, 2002 -Land Use Law Update in Connecticut (Contributing Author), NBI Seminar, 2000 -Managing the Residential Real Estate Closing for the Paralegal in Connecticut (Contributing Author), IPE Seminar, 2001 -Commercial Real Estate for Paralegals (Contributing Author), IPE Seminar, 1999 -Residential and Commercial Evictions in Connecticut (Contributing Author), NBI Seminar, 1998 Representative Cases -Laurel Beach Association v
  • Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Milford, 66 Conn. 640 (2001) -Allen-Bradley Co., v
  • Hartford Electric Supply Co., 250 Conn. 334 (1999) Professional Associations and Memberships -City of Milford, Board of Alderman Bar Association, 1998 - 2000 -City of Milford, Board of Finance Bar Association, 2001 - Present -New Haven County Bar Association, Member -Connecticut Bar Association, Member -American Bar Association, Real Property Section, Member -American Bar Association, Probate and Trust Section, Member Fraternities/Sororities -Phi Sigma Alpha

Practice Areas Explained

Brian A. Lema's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian A. Lema handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Land Use & Zoning

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Connecticut

Practicing law in Connecticut. Legal matters in Connecticut are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Milford are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Connecticut state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Connecticut brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Connecticut courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brian A. Lema

Where is Brian A. Lema's law office located?
Brian A. Lema's law practice is located in Milford, Connecticut. The firm is Berchem Moses PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian A. Lema handle?
Brian A. Lema focuses on business, real estate, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has Brian A. Lema practiced law?
Brian A. Lema has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Brian A. Lema go to law school?
Brian A. Lema earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact Brian A. Lema for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Brian A. Lema received?
Brian A. Lema's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1990
B.A.
Georgetown University
- 1987

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
Admitted: 1991

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