Deke Bowerman
Barclay Damon LLP
Recognized for
Commercial Litigation
The Elite Counsel Perspective
Deke’s work in transportation and film-distribution disputes reflects exceptional commercial litigation judgment, backed by more than 50 jury trials brought to conclusion.
Deke’s work in transportation and film-distribution disputes reflects exceptional commercial litigation judgment, backed by more than 50 jury trials brought to conclusion.
Overview
Deke has more than 30 years of experience in civil and complex commercial litigation. His work includes contract disputes, unfair trade practices claims, and litigation involving the transportation industry. He has brought more than 50 jury trials to conclusion and has also tried cases before judges and arbitration panels.
Deke represents transportation entities, national retail companies, and financial institutions in credit-related litigation. His work for companies in business disputes includes claims concerning software and technology, trade secrets, noncompetition, and the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act. He also handles personal injury claims.
In the entertainment industry, Deke has represented Paramount Pictures, Time Warner Entertainment, L. P., Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Buena Vista Distribution Company (Walt Disney Company) in matters involving film-distribution rights and antitrust.
Education
- University of Connecticut School of Law, JD, Cum Laude
- Gettysburg College, BA
Professional Associations
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Connecticut Defense Lawyers Association, Former President
- Defense Research Institute, Former Connecticut State Chair
- National Board of Trial Advocacy, Former Certified Civil Trial Advocate