Brown, Paindiris & Scott, LLP (BPS Lawyers) 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.
Lamaj's prior experience representing municipal entities and property owners in land use and municipal law matters, including appeals of planning and zoning commission decisions and zoning enforcement actions, provides a unique perspective. This background is particularly valuable in transactional work, where issues like nonconforming use, variances, and pending applications can directly impact a property's marketability.
Nicholas Paindiris, Partner at BPS Lawyers, noted, "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 interned 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 in Connecticut, Lamaj 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 reflects BPS Lawyers' commitment to expanding its team across Connecticut and strengthening its full-service approach to commercial and real estate matters. Founded in 1977, the firm has offices in Glastonbury, Hartford, New Hartford, and Essex, and offers collaborative representation across practice areas including personal injury, family law, business and corporate law, probate and estate planning, criminal defense, and real estate law.
