John W. Knuff

HSSK is a proud sponsor of the Cardany Golf for Guts Tournament, taking place on Monday, May 12, 2025, at the Fox Hopyard Golf Club in East Haddam, Connecticut.

HSSK is honored to sponsor this year’s United Way Building Foundations Breakfast, an impactful annual event that supports efforts to prevent homelessness and provide stable housing for families and children across Connecticut.

HSSK Partner John Knuf  has helped advance a proposed development in Trumbull, CT, featuring an upscale grocer, urgent care center, and two restaurants is progressing despite opposition. The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission unanimously approved the 35,350-square-foot project at 1 Trefoil Drive, determining that the proposal would enhance the overall environmental quality of the site. Knuff represents Trumbull 111 LLC, guiding the project through regulatory hurdles.  

HSSK Land Use attorneys Amy Souchuns, John Knuff, and Sara Sharp will present a webinar, "Land Use Law for Non-Lawyers: What You Don’t Know Can Kill a Project," for engineers, architects, and other professionals involved in land use applications across Connecticut. This session will provide practical guidance and tools to help them avoid common pitfalls and navigate the complexities of the land use process with confidence.

Chapel Haven, a nationally accredited program for adults with special needs, has served New Haven since 1976. As part of a redevelopment plan, it added a Welcome Center and residential education buildings. John and Sara assisted in creating a Planned Development District, drafting regulations, and coordinating with the city to support Chapel Haven's unique mission.

Hurwitz Sagarin Slossberg & Knuff LLC is proud to announce that five of its attorneys have been named to the 2024 Connecticut Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.

John Knuff was a key source in Law360's article "Not Dying After All: Tips for Maneuvering Mall Overhauls" explores how real estate developers are reshaping malls into vibrant mixed-use hubs,

Culminating a year-long entitlement process, the Branford Planning & Zoning Commission recently approved the redevelopment of a 14-acre property to permit a mixed-use development on property where residential uses previously were prohibited. John Knuff and Sara Sharp represented CP Branford, LLC, in creating a new Planned Development District.

Hurwitz Sagarin Slossberg & Knuff LLC, a Milford, CT-based law firm that focuses on litigation and land use, is pleased to announce that seven attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers/Ones to Watch. Notable this year is John Knuff’s selection as Lawyer of the Year in Land Use and Zoning Law for New Haven. 

Sara Sharp will be honored with the Patricia Billie Miller Award for Outstanding Community Service at the Connecticut Women’s Business Development Council’s (WBDC) Annual Gala, Women Rising, on October 25, 2024.

John Knuff secures approval of a regulation amendment and a special permit application to locate a residential treatment facility at 58 Maple Street in Naugatuck, CT, despite intense local opposition. 

HSSK has been named in the Chambers USA 2024 rankings for its outstanding work in Real Estate: Zoning & Land Use and Litigation practices. Partners John Knuff and Amy Souchuns have also been ranked in Band 1 for Connecticut Land Use & Zoning, and Partner David Slossberg has been recognized for Connecticut Litigation: General Commercial.

John Knuff obtains approvals needed to advance 28 55-plus townhomes in Haddam, CT. 

Hurwitz Sagarin Slossberg & Knuff LLC proudly announces the promotion of Sara Sharp to counsel, recognizing her exceptional contributions to the firm's Land Use Practice.
 

HSSK has been honored with inclusion in Best Lawyers Best Law Firms in the firm's core practice areas. 

Partners John Knuff and Amy Souchuns successfully obtained approval from the Milford Planning & Zoning Board for a regulation amendment that will allow for the development of multifamily units at The Post in Milford, Connecticut’s largest mall.

HSSK attorneys, the entire roster at the time of selection, have been named to CT Super Lawyers & Rising Stars. 

Hurwitz Sagarin Slossberg & Knuff LLC is pleased to announce that its four partners -- John Knuff, David Slossberg, Amy Souchuns and Kristen Zaehringer -- have been selected for inclusion in the 2024 edition of the Best Lawyers in America®. 
 
 

Hurwitz Sagarin Slossberg & Knuff, LLC (HSSK) has once again earned a spot in Chambers USA, a trusted resource for businesses seeking outside legal counsel and one of the most well-respected guides in the legal industry.

Hurwitz, Sagarin, Slossberg & Knuff land use attorneys John Knuff, partner and Sara Sharp, associate, secured approvals from the Milford Planning & Zoning Commission that will enable their client – CDP Milford, LLC – to completely reimagine a forlorn shopping...

HSSK is pleased to announced that the firm has been recognized by Best Lawyers in Tier 1 for both commercial litigation and land use & zoning law. Additionally, Best Lawyers has individually recognized David A. Slossberg & John W. Knuff on its 2023 ranking...

HSSK Attorneys John Knuff and Amy Souchuns successfully represented One Elmcroft Stamford before the Connecticut Appellate Court in its recent decision in One Elmcroft Stamford LLC v. Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Stamford, 213 Conn. App. 270 (2022). On...

Following a lengthy approval process, John W. Knuff recently obtained land use approvals for an approximately 100,000 square foot Amazon e-commerce delivery station in Branford on behalf of FSI Acquisitions LLC. Located in close proximity to Interstate 95, the...

Class action alleges aerospace firms tried to prevent employee “poaching” Pratt & Whitney, along with several aerospace engineering firms, conspired to prevent employee “poaching,” a class action lawsuit claims. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of David Granata, of...

In connection with a notable development that responds to the changing demographics and attendant needs in upper Fairfield County, prominent developer Senior Living Development secured land use approvals from the Town of Trumbull for the redevelopment of 48 Monroe...

On March 14 and 21, Governor Lamont issued Executive Orders 7B and 7I (attached) that modify various procedures and deadlines for municipal land use applications and decisions in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.