Atty. Brian Tims
Brian E. Tims is an experienced attorney with a strong background in general litigation.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Westport, CT
Profile Summary
About Brian Tims at a Glance
Brian Tims is a personal injury, business, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Westport, Connecticut, practicing at FLB Law PLLC. Educated at University of Connecticut (J.D., 2008). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026). Serves clients in Westport, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Brian Tims
- Brian E. Tims is an experienced attorney with a strong background in general litigation
- Brian represents businesses of all sizes as well as individuals in a variety of litigation matters including labor and employment, professional liability, products liability, land disputes, construction defect, premises liability, and automobile liability
- He also handles commercial litigation, including breach of contract and unfair trade practice matters
- In addition to his robust civil practice, Brian defends clients facing criminal and motor vehicle-related offenses
- He regularly appears before state and federal courts in Connecticut
- Brian has a deep understanding of risk management, stemming from his focus of collegiate study in the discipline
- He also worked for one of the country’s largest property and casualty insurance companies and has more than a decade of private legal practice focused on insurance defense
- Brian knows firsthand what keeps claims professionals and risk managers up at night
- He speaks their language and knows how they measure success
- Further, by partnering with his clients, Brian is able to anticipate their needs and provide them with vital information that can impact their litigation strategy
- He draws on his diverse practice for fresh insight and creative tactics to provide optimal outcomes tailored specifically for each matter
- Brian works closely with clients to fully understand their businesses, goals, and risk tolerance to determine, based on the facts of each case, potential liability and exposure and the most advantageous, cost-effective outcomes
- Clients appreciate Brian’s sensitivity to costs and his efficient case management and helps them minimize their legal spend by identifying and providing solutions to vulnerabilities that could lead to litigation in the future
- Recognized by the legal industry for his accomplishments, Brian has been named for inclusion in Connecticut Super Lawyers Rising Stars since 2013, an honor awarded to no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in each state
- He also earned the Connecticut Law Tribune’s coveted, “New Leaders in Law,” recognition for his efforts related to development of the law, advocacy and community contributions, service to the bar, and peer and public recognition
Practice Areas Explained
Brian Tims's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian Tims handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Westport.
Personal Injury in Westport
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Business & Corporate Law in Westport
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Brian Tims is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Connecticut →
Civil Litigation in Westport
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Brian Tims is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Connecticut →
Insurance Law in Westport
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Westport
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 Westport 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 venue, 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.
Westport Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Westport-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Westport Choose Brian Tims
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Brian Tims's practice in the field of personal injury, business, litigation, and insurance.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, business, and litigation, Brian Tims can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Westport
A Westport-based practice means Brian Tims attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Brian Tims Handles in Westport
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This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Brian Tims directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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