Paul L. Bourdeau

Background

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.

Practice Areas

• Private Clients Group
• Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning
• Probate and Estate Administration
• Fiduciary and Trustee Services
• Wealth Protection Planning
• Philanthropic Giving
• International Estate and Tax Planning
• Business Succession Planning
• Probate and Tax Litigation
• Estate Planning for Hedge Fund and Private Equity Principals

Education

• New York University School of Law (LL.M. in Taxation, 1984)
• Boston University School of Law (J.D., 1980)
• Yale University (B.A., 1977)

Bar Admissions

• Florida, 1981
• Massachusetts, 1981
• Connecticut, 1980

Professional Organizations

• Florida Bar Association
• Massachusetts Bar Association
• Connecticut Estate Planning Council, Past President
• Hartford Estate Planning Council, Past Director

Professional Recognition

• Chambers and Partners, High Net Worth Guide, Band 1 Practitioner, 2016 - Present
• The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC), Fellow
• 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

• Cummings & Lockwood Garners the Top Spot in Private Wealth Law in Connecticut in the 2020 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 Bourdeau's 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