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
- Estate Planning for Hedge Fund and Private Equity Principals
- Estate Planning for Corporate Executives
- Family Office and Closely Held Business Group
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
- 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 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
Principal
Blue Back Square
75 Isham Road, Suite 400
West Hartford,
CT
06107
T 860.313.4930
F 860.313.4972
Seacoast Banking Centre
3001 PGA Boulevard, Suite 104
Palm Beach Gardens,
FL
33410
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.
- 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
- Estate Planning for Hedge Fund and Private Equity Principals
- Estate Planning for Corporate Executives
- Family Office and Closely Held Business Group
- New York University School of Law (LL.M. in Taxation, 1984)
- Boston University School of Law (J.D., 1980)
- Yale University (B.A., 1977)
- Florida, 1981
- Massachusetts, 1981
- Connecticut, 1980
- Florida Bar Association
- Massachusetts Bar Association
- Connecticut Estate Planning Council, Past President
- Hartford Estate Planning Council, Past Director
- 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
- 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
- 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 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