Brown, Paindiris & Scott, LLP (BPS Lawyers) has announced that Attorney Brian Lamaj has joined the firm as a member of its commercial and real estate law departments, based in the firm's Glastonbury office. Lamaj will handle both transactional and litigation matters, representing individuals and small businesses in commercial and real estate disputes.
Prior to joining BPS Lawyers, Lamaj represented municipal entities and property owners in land use and municipal law matters, including appeals of planning and zoning commission and zoning board of appeals decisions, as well as zoning enforcement actions. This background continues to shape his transactional work today, where issues like nonconforming use, variances, and pending applications often play a direct role in a property's marketability.
Nicholas Paindiris, Partner at BPS Lawyers, highlighted the value of Lamaj's experience: "Brian's background in land use and municipal law gives him a perspective that's genuinely useful in real estate and commercial transactions. He understands how zoning and municipal issues can affect a deal long before they show up in a title search, and that kind of insight really benefits our clients."
Lamaj graduated cum laude from Quinnipiac University School of Law, where he was recognized for Excellence in Clinical Education. During law school, he served as a legal intern at the State of Connecticut Office of the Attorney General, representing the Connecticut Department of Labor in unemployment compensation appeals and bringing civil penalty actions against employers for wage violations.
Admitted to practice law in Connecticut, Lamaj currently serves as Membership Director of the Connecticut Bar Association Young Lawyers Section and is a member of the Hartford County Bar Association. He holds a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Connecticut.
The addition of Lamaj to the BPS Lawyers team reflects the firm's ongoing commitment to expanding its bench of attorneys across Connecticut and strengthening its full-service approach to commercial and real estate matters. Founded in 1977, Brown, Paindiris & Scott, LLP is a full-service Connecticut law firm with offices in Glastonbury, Hartford, New Hartford, and Essex. With a team of 23 attorneys, the firm offers collaborative representation across personal injury, family law, business and corporate law, probate and estate planning, criminal defense, real estate law, and more.
This strategic hire underscores the importance of land use expertise in commercial transactions, as zoning and municipal issues can significantly impact property deals. For clients, this means more thorough due diligence and proactive problem-solving. For the firm, it enhances their ability to serve small businesses and individuals navigating complex real estate matters in Connecticut.
