Atty. Paul L. Bourdeau
Paul L. Bourdeau is a Principal in Cummings & Lockwood's Private Clients Group and is based in the West Hartford office .
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Paul L. Bourdeau is a Principal based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, practicing at Cummings & Lockwood LLC. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, family law, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1980), Florida (1981), and Massachusetts (1981). Educated at New York University School of Law (LL.M. Taxation, 1984) and Yale University (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Organizations •Florida Bar Association •Massachusetts Bar Association •Connecticut Estate Planning Council, Past President •Hartford Estate Planning Council, Past Director. Serands clients in Palm Beach Gardens, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Paul L. Bourdeau is a Principal in Cummings & Lockwood's Private Clients Group and is based in the West Hartford office
- He joined the Firm in 1980 and was the founder of the West Hartford office
- Paul advises clients in the areas of estate planning, tax efficient wealth transfer, estate settlement, trust administration, business succession planning, taxation and charitable giving
- In addition, he has extensive experience serving as an Executor and Trustee
- His clients include corporate executives, business owners, professionals and retirees
- Professional Recognition •The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC), fellow •Chambers and Partners, High Net Worth Guide, Notable Practitioner, 2016 - Present •The Best Lawyers in America, 1991 - Present •Connecticut and New England Super Lawyers, 2006 - Present •Top Super Lawyers, Hartford Trusts and Estates Lawyer of the Year, 2012 •10 Connecticut Super Lawyers, Connecticut Magazine, 2006 •Martindale-Hubbell, AV Rated Civic and Philanthropic Activity •Hartford Stage Company, Past President •Greater Hartford Arts Council, Director •Prevent Blindness Connecticut, Director •Connecticut Opera, Director •Renbrook School, Corporator •Connecticut Polar Bears, Ice Hockey Coach •Hartford Golf Club, Director •Hartford Tennis Club, Member News & Press Releases • 29 Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in Connecticut for 2023 • West Hartford Office - 2023 Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch • 12 Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys Have Been Recognized as Connecticut Super Lawyers and Rising Stars in 2022 • Cummings & Lockwood Garners the Top Spot in Private Wealth Law and Private Wealth Disputes in Connecticut in the Chambers 2021 High Net Worth Guide • 35 Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys in Connecticut and Florida Have Been Named Among The Best Lawyers in America for 2021, 2 Attorneys Received Lawyer of the Year Awards and 8 Attorneys Have Been Identified as the Ones to Watch • Cummings & Lockwood Garners the Top Spot in Private Wealth Law in Connecticut in the 2020 High Net Worth Guide • 24 Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys Named in the 2020 Edition of Connecticut’s Best Lawyers • 34 Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys in Connecticut and Florida Named Among The Best Lawyers in America for 2020 • Cummings & Lockwood Garners the Top Spot in Private Wealth Law in the 2019 Chambers High Net Worth Guide • Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys in Connecticut and Florida Named 2019 Best Lawyers in America • 17 Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys Have Been Named 2018 New England Super Lawyers and Rising Stars • Cummings & Lockwood Recognized As One of the Leading Trusts and Estates Practices in Connecticut by Chambers & Partners • 17 Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys Have Been Named 2017 Connecticut Super Lawyers and 2017 Rising Stars • Cummings & Lockwood Recognized As One of the Leading Trusts and Estates Practices in Connecticut by Chambers & Partners • Repeal Death Tax - Paul Bourdeaus Letter to the Editor of The Hartford Courant • 16 Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys Have Been Named 2016 Connecticut Super Lawyers and Rising Stars • 21 Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys in Connecticut and Florida Named 2017 Best Lawyers in America • Cummings & Lockwood Recognized As One of the Leading Trusts and Estates Practices in Connecticut by Chambers • Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys in Connecticut and Florida Named The Best Lawyers in America for 2016 • Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys in Connecticut and Florida Named The Best Lawyers in America for 2015
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Palm Beach Gardens are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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