Thomas R Gerarde

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Howd & Ludorf, LLC, represents local, regional and national clients in all state and federal courts in Connecticut and in the neighboring states of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The firm's collaborative approach to case handling involves clients in all important strategic decisions. Clients are also routinely updated on the status of their matters and receive comprehensive evaluations tailored to their specific needs and requests. We employ a diversified defense practice.

Thomas R Gerarde
Howd & Ludorf
65 Wethersfield Ave
Hartford CT 06114
Tel: 860 249-1361
Fax: 860 249-7665
E-mail: tgerarde@hl-law.com

Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer - National Board of Legal Specialty Certification

Mr. Gerarde is a graduate of Fairfield University (B.S. 1978). He received his juris doctorate from Suffolk University (J.D., cum laude, 1981).

Mr. Gerarde has practiced in the State of Connecticut since 1981. He defends municipalities, public officials and employees against all general and professional liability claims, including civil rights claims, and claims of negligence, nuisance, and roadway defects. He regularly appears in all state and federal courts in Connecticut, representing public officials, law enforcement officers, Boards of Education, land use commissions, firefighters and emergency response personnel.

He is admitted to practice in the following jurisdictions:
* State of Connecticut
* United States District Court, District of Connecticut
* United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
* United States Supreme Court

Mr. Gerarde is Board Certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He has served as a Special Master of the United States District Court. He is a member of the American Bar Association and the Connecticut Association of Municipal Attorneys.

From 2006 to present, Mr. Gerarde has been selected to New England Super Lawyers, an honor awarded to the top 5 percent of attorneys in their respective fields.

Mr. Gerarde has extensive trial and appellate experience in cases brought against public entities