Bruce C. Silvers

Karolina A. Dowd is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Karolina A. practices law in West Hartford, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Karolina A. Dowd since 2019. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Karolina A. Dowd is held by other l...

Joseph P. Krevolin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Joseph P. practices law in Middletown, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Joseph P. Krevolin since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Joseph P. Krevolin is held by o...

Dana M. Hrelic is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Appellate Practice. Dana M. practices law in Hartford, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Dana M. Hrelic since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Dana M. Hrelic is held by other lawyers.

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 e...

Grant M. Ehrlich is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Patent Law. Grant M. practices law in West Hartford, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Grant M. Ehrlich since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Grant M. Ehrlich is held by other lawyers.

Myles H. Alderman, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Myles H. practices law in Hartford, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Myles H. Alderman, Jr. since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Myles H. Alderman, Jr. is held by other...

Alexa Mahony is a partner and trial attorney at Claggett, Sykes, & Garza, LLC, in Connecticut. Alexa has tried cases to seven-, eight-, and nine figure jury verdicts. In 2022, Alexa was a part of the trial team that secured a $100 million verdict on behalf of a paralyzed man and his wife. Alexa also obtained a $10 million loss of consortium verdict. Both verdicts were the largest in Connecticut history. Alexa speaks nationally to plaintiff’s trial lawyers, provides trial skills trai...

Mr. Dorsey is involved in a wide variety of general and special labor relations and employment issues including union representation elections, contract negotiations and administration, unfair labor practice charges and employment discrimination matters in both the public and private sectors. Mr. Dorsey focuses his practice in the area of labor and education law, representing municipalities and boards of education in all aspects of labor relations and school-related claims, including contract...

Ms. Dixon defends employers in federal and state courts and before administrative agencies against a variety of employment law claims, including workplace discrimination, contract, and tort claims. She also counsels employers on a wide range of employment issues, such as employee discipline, family and medical leave matters, and compliance with various state and federal employment laws and regulations. Ms. Dixon regularly presents seminars on employment-related issues, including sexual harass...

Deborah Etlinger practices in the areas of insurance defense and insurance coverage. She has 35 years of legal experience. Deborah’s clients are insurance companies seeking legal services to address complex matters and high stakes litigation. Matters include construction defect, toxic tort, employment, and defense of institutional clients in sexual molestation cases. In a multi-million-dollar construction defect case, Deborah implemented a strategy of conducting limited discovery on beh...