HG&D Attorneys at Law · Fairfield, CT
Established in Fairfield, Connecticut

Holahan,
Gumpper &
Dowling

Trusted legal counsel for individuals, families, and businesses throughout Connecticut — grounded in integrity, guided by experience.

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Firm Profile

Trusted Counsel Since 1990

HG&D provides a broad range of legal services pertaining to real estate, business transactions, wills, probate, litigation regarding auto accidents, insurance, products liability, premises liability and arbitration proceedings.

HG&D was formed in 1990 in Bridgeport, Connecticut. In 1994 the office moved to its present address in Fairfield. The firm is involved with municipal boards in the Town of Fairfield in addition to legal matters in state and federal courts throughout Connecticut.

The Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register certified HG&D for its high professional legal standards and ethics by designating the firm as having achieved an "AV" rating in the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory. The "A" signifies the highest level of legal ability. The "V" denotes "very high" adherence to professional standards of conduct, ethics, reliability and diligence.

Additional information on HG&D can be obtained through its listing with Martindale Hubbell at Martindale.com.

1990
Year Founded
AV
Martindale-Hubbell Rated
35+
Years of Practice
CT
State & Federal Courts
What We Do

Areas of Practice

Estate Planning & Probate

Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and estate administration — helping families protect what matters most across generations.

Real Estate

Residential and commercial transactions, title review, closings, and land-use matters throughout Connecticut.

Business Law

Entity formation, contracts, business sales and acquisitions, and ongoing counsel for entrepreneurs and established companies.

Litigation

Skilled courtroom advocacy for civil disputes, contract matters, and property litigation when resolution requires trial.

Elder Law

Medicaid planning, nursing home considerations, and guardianship — compassionate guidance for seniors and their families.

Family Law

Divorce, custody, support, and adoption matters handled with discretion, empathy, and strategic focus.

Our Team

Meet the Attorneys

EH

Edward J. Holahan

Partner
Undergraduate
Yale University, B.A. 1958
Law
Georgetown University, J.D. 1966
Admitted to Bar
1967, Connecticut · 1967, U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut · 1973, U.S. Court of Appeals, 2nd Circuit
Areas of Practice
Civil Trials in all Courts · Product Liability · Insurance · Uninsured/Underinsured Motorists · Arbitration
Retired · No longer active in the practice of law
KG

Kevin J. Gumpper

Partner
Undergraduate
Yale University, B.A. 1972
Law
University of Connecticut, J.D. with High Honors, 1975
Admitted to Bar
1975, Connecticut · 1976, U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
Areas of Practice
Real Estate · Banking · Corporation · Estate Planning and Probate · Land Use · Appeals
MD

Michael A. Dowling

Partner
Undergraduate
St. Michael's College, B.A. Cum Laude 1975
Law
Western New England College, J.D. 1979
Admitted to Bar
1979, Connecticut · 1980, U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut · 1989, U.S. Court of Appeals, 2nd Circuit
Areas of Practice
Civil Trials in all Courts · Products Liability · Premises Liability · Insurance · Arbitration · Automobile and Trucking Litigation
Certifications
AV Preeminent · Martindale Hubbell Civil Trial Advocate · NBTA since 1990 CT Super Lawyer · Civil Litigation Defense since 2006
Retired · No longer active in the practice of law
JR

John M. Rowan

Partner
Undergraduate
State University of New York at Binghamton, B.A. 1993
Law
Fordham University, J.D. 1996
Admitted to Bar
1996, Connecticut · 1997, New York · 1998, U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
Areas of Practice
Civil Trials and Arbitration · Products Liability · Premises Liability · Insurance Defense · Uninsured/Underinsured Motorists
DB

Dirk D. Bender

Attorney
Undergraduate
Mary Washington College, Virginia, B.A. 1991
Law
University of Connecticut, J.D. 2002
Admitted to Bar
2003, Connecticut · 2004, U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
Areas of Practice
Civil Trials · Products Liability · Premises Liability · Insurance Defense · Uninsured/Underinsured Motorists
Get in Touch

Let Us Be Your Counsel

We welcome the opportunity to discuss your legal needs. Contact our Fairfield office to schedule a confidential consultation.

Address
2228 Black Rock Turnpike, Suite 204
Fairfield, CT 06825
Phone
203-384-1385
Fax
203-335-3594
Hours
Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM