Alderman & Alderman, LLC

01/15/2026

WE ARE HIRING:
ASSOCIATE LITIGATION ATTORNEY - FLEXIBLE HOURS - HYBRID

Our attorneys work on complex, interesting cases, with a firm of professionals who seek to deliver superior legal services to clients on every file.

Responsibilities:

>Assist with complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts in Connecticut and business bankruptcies throughout the United States.
>Draft motions, discovery, pleadings, and trial materials.
>Attend court hearings, depositions, and client meetings.
>Work closely with lead attorneys.
>Assist with client contact.

Qualifications:

>Member of the Connecticut Bar and eligible for admission to U.S. District Court.
>Superior legal research and writing skills.
>Drive to advocate for others.
>Commitment to professionalism and the ethical practice of law.
>Prior experience with business reorganizations and/or complex commercial litigation.
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What We Offer:

>Flexible part-time hours.
>Competitive salary.
>Experience with complex, sophisticated legal matters.
>Mentorship.
>Flexibility and autonomy for high performers

Apply Today:
Send your resume and a short cover letter to [email protected]. Subject line: Associate Attorney Application – [Your Name]

12/14/2025

Thank you Amy Taylor for doing the heavy lifting on this for the Alderman & Alderman's readers.

A new Connecticut Supreme Court ruling now allows plaintiffs to recover both treble damages for civil theft and punitive damages under CUTPA. This 2025 decision overturns prior appellate precedent and significantly increases potential exposure in cases involving theft, fraud, or unfair trade practices. Businesses and attorneys should reassess litigation risk and damages strategy in light of this expanded remedy . . .

A new Connecticut Supreme Court ruling now allows plaintiffs to recover both treble damages for civil theft and punitive damages under CUTPA.

05/08/2025

Several times this week, we spoke with judges and lawyers who are concerned by the velocity at which misinformation is spreading about what the Fifth Amendment actually says. This article provides the text of the Fifth Amendment and the controlling cases from the United States Supreme Court.

If you find this helpful, please feel free to share this link with others.

A growing number of people have been repeating the statement that "the United States Constitution does not require due process before the government deprives

05/06/2025

https://alderman.com/tariffs-chaos-risk-opportunity-2/

As our clients already know, we are living in times of unprecedented economic uncertainty. As of this date, several major corporations have either withdrawn

04/05/2025

This is consistent with what we are seeing at our firm. Most substantial uptick in new matter inquiries for bankruptcy since 2008.

ABI Chart of the Day via : March 2025 Total Bankruptcy Filings Up 13 Percent Over 2024. https://ow.ly/t2ia50VtTY3

04/04/2025

We hear you! The new tariffs are creating uncertainty, and you want advice: 1) Do not panic. 2) Update your contingency plans.

If you do not have a contingency plan for short term cashflow interruptions, and you do not know where to start, speak with your lawyers or accountants.

03/29/2025

Court agrees that Trumps executive order of retribution against law firms that displease him is unenforceable.

The rulings barred the administration from carrying out punishments described in the executive orders, like banning their lawyers from government buildings, meetings, or jobs.

03/23/2025

Alderman & Alderman responds to White House memorandum threatening sanctions against lawyer.

Alderman & Alderman Responds to White House Memorandum Threatening Sanctions Against Lawyers

08/29/2024

Individuals in Connecticut are calling us after they discover that they paid thousands of dollars for "systems" or "websites" that promised access to lucrative easy work-from-home gigs, that were scams. The scammers are getting more sophisticated and now are using AI to generate referrals. Legitimate Jobs Do Not Cost Employees Money.

https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams

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Scammers advertise jobs the same way honest employers do — online (in ads, on job sites, and social media), in newspapers, and sometimes on TV and radio. They promise you a job, but what they want is your money and your personal information. Here are some examples of jobs scams and advice on how t...

08/15/2024

Congratulations to our partner Myles Alderman on his recognition by The Best Lawyers in America® for his "exceptional work in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law."

06/28/2024

How important is the SCOTUS decision in Harrington v Purdue Pharma? Obviously huge for those who had hoped that the confirmed chapter 11 plan would provide closure and payments. But, I am more concerned for how the decision will impact future mass-tort cases.

I have worked on large complex chapter 11 reorganizations, including those dealing with mass-torts since 1986. I have seen first hand how channeling injunctions and third-party releases actually get negotiated and how the process can be used to minimize harm to victims of mass-torts.

When mass tort cases create legions of claims from victims represented by plaintiffs' lawyers, there is often a very real risk of an unsustainable "race to the courthouse." Some lucky victims may recover extraordinary amounts of money, but many others will recover nothing.

In each case, the problems were created before the company filed for bankruptcy. The judges, their staff, the bankruptcy lawyers, and the other professionals each play a role in a complex process that is intended to balance the competing interests of stakeholders to reach a confirmable plan consistent with the mandates of the United States Bankruptcy Code.

While the problems that are addressed in Chapter 11 Reorganizations are difficult, there have been two constants that have made it an honor to practice before our bankruptcy courts: 1) Our judges are very bright, have years of highly relevant experience in this complex practice area, and consistently demonstrate integrity, thoughtfulness, and compassion; 2) The overwhelming majority of attorneys who practice within the bankruptcy bar are highly skilled, capable, principled, professionals (that is not to say that lawyers within the bar do not disagree strongly about issues, zealously advocate for our clients, ask judges to reconsider rulings or take appeals when we disagree with a decision).

For the reasons articulated in the dissent by Justices Kavanaugh, Sotomayor, and Kagan, I believe that the Harrington v Purdue decision was wrong, rewrites the text of the United States Bankruptcy Code and restricts the long-established authority of the bankruptcy courts to fashion fair and equitable relief in mass-tort cases.

https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/17pdf/16-285_q8l1.pdf

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04/01/2024

Third Circuit affirms District Court and Bankruptcy Court decisions that SC SJ Holdings cannot Johnson cannot modify or revoke confirmed plan to excuse it from release of its Chapter 11 counsel to suit Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP for alleged erroneous legal advice.

https://scholar.google.com/scholar_case?case=12350395547001209690&hl=en&lr=lang_en&as_sdt=8003&as_vis=1&oi=scholaralrt&hist=-K2ovqYAAAAJ:343690602223261638:AFWwaeZQdgjg5GfyICozTqx4ewOZ&html=&pos=0&folt=kw