Land Use
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Chapel Haven Advances Its Mission with New Facilities and Campus Expansion11/27/2024
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.
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HSSK Named to 2025 Best Law Firms in Litigation and Land Use11/7/2024
HSSK has been honored with inclusion in the 2025 Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms.” The firm added three new practice areas to its ranking this year for a total of five. A firm qualifies for the Best Law Firm distinction by having at least one attorney listed in Best Lawyers in America®, an accolade awarded to the top 5% of practicing attorneys.
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Hurwitz Sagarin Slossberg & Knuff Attorneys Named to 2024 Connecticut Super Lawyers & Rising Stars10/9/2024
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.
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Law360 Features John Knuff in Article about Mall Redevelopment09/30/2024
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,
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HSSK Secures Green Light for 172-Unit Mixed-Use Development on 14-Acre Site09/11/2024
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.
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HSSK Secures Approval for New Residential Treatment Facility in Naugatuck07/24/2024
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.
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Chambers USA Recognizes Hurwitz Sagarin Slossberg & Knuff and Its Attorneys in Connecticut Land Use and Litigation06/06/2024
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.
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HSSK Secures Approval for 28 55-Plus Townhomes Adjacent to Commonwealth Senior Living at Haddam05/10/2024
John Knuff obtains approvals needed to advance 28 55-plus townhomes in Haddam, CT.
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Sara Sharp Elevated to Counsel at HSSK, Reinforcing Leadership in the Land Use Practice03/19/2023
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.
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HSSK Named to the 2024 Best Lawyers™ “Best Law Firm” in Commercial Litigation & Land Use11/2/2023
HSSK has been honored with inclusion in Best Lawyers Best Law Firms in the firm's core practice areas.
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Seven Hurwitz Sagarin Slossberg & Knuff Attorneys Named to 2023 Connecticut Super Lawyers & Rising Stars10/9/2023
HSSK attorneys, the entire roster at the time of selection, have been named to CT Super Lawyers & Rising Stars.
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HSSK Land Use Practice Secures Approval for Former Men’s Warehouse Location in Westport08/06/2023 | CT Insider
HSSK Attorney Sara Sharp obtained approval from the Westport P&Z Commission to convert the former Men's Warehouse building at 950 Post Road into a new retail and veterinary care facility.
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HSSK Scores Appellate Win in Lengthy Neighbor Dispute04/17/2023
Hurwitz, Sagarin, Slossberg & Knuff Partner Amy Souchuns recently prevailed before the Connecticut Supreme Court on behalf of the firm’s clients on a question of intervention in an ongoing land use appeal. In affirming the trial court’s action, the Supreme Court...
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HSSK Secures Approvals to Advance Multi-Family Development at Outdated Milford Retail Center03/16/2023 | Connecticut Post
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...
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HSSK Secures Inland Wetland and Special Permit Approvals from the Town of Mansfield for Landmark Properties02/23/2023 | The Standard at Four Corners.
Hurwitz, Sagarin, Slossberg & Knuff, LLC associate Sara Sharp worked closely with client Landmark Properties, project consultants, and town staff to successfully navigate the Town of Mansfield's rigorous entitlement process. They overcame early opposition to...
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Amy Souchuns Secures Approval from Old Saybrook Zoning Commission on Behalf of Cannabis Dispensary02/13/2023
Hurwitz, Sagarin, Slossberg & Knuff, LLC partner Amy Souchuns secured the approval from the Old Saybrook Zoning Commission for the development of an adult-use cannabis dispensary on behalf of Fine Fettle. After the Commission denied Fine Fettle’s first proposal,...
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Amy Souchuns to Present at the CBA CT Land Use Law for Municipal Land Use Agencies, Boards, and Commissions01/30/2023 | Connecticut Bar Association
HSSK partner Amy Souchuns will be a presenter at the Connecticut Bar Association’s biennial seminar, Connecticut Land Use Law for Municipal Land Use Agencies, Boards, and Commissions, on Saturday, March 11, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. This is the third year that...
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HSSK Recognized by Best Lawyers08/18/2022 | Best Lawyers
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...
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Chambers USA 2022 Recognizes HSSK Attorney06/01/2022 | Chambers USA 2022
Chambers USA 2022 announced its annual rankings of attorneys and law firms, recognizing HSSK attorney Amy E. Souchuns in Band 1 in the area of Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use. One of only three attorneys in Connecticut recognized in the practice area, Chambers...
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Hurwitz, Sagarin, Slossberg & Knuff Successfully Obtains Multiple Land Use Approvals for Amazon E-Commerce Delivery Station04/26/2022
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...
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Procedures and Deadlines for Municipal Land Use During the COVID-19 Pandemic03/24/2020
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.
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HSSK Members Hurwitz, Slossberg and Belt Selected for 2012 Business Edition of Super Lawyers11/10/2012
Three Hurwitz, Sagarin, Slossberg & Knuff, LLC Members have been selected for inclusion in the 2012 Business Edition of Super Lawyers published by Thomson Reuters.