Alix, Yale & Ristas

Founded in 1865 by William E. Simonds, Alix, Yale & Ristas, LLP has a rich legacy deeply rooted in history. A Civil War veteran and graduate of Yale Law School hailing from Canton, Connecticut, Mr. Simonds made notable contributions during his career which included authoring several publications and serving as a representative for Connecticut in the Fifty-First Congress as well as holding the position of Commissioner of Patents from 1891 to 1893. Today our firm serves an eclectic array of clients including multinational corporations, prestigious universities; privately-owned businesses; individual inventors; artists; authors and entrepreneurs alike. We strike a balance between having comprehensive capabilities while ensuring that every client benefits directly from partner involvement throughout their experience with us. With Hartford’s extensive heritage centered around innovation demanding specialized legal knowledge—our commitment is to provide exceptional service at competitive rates that rival those offered by larger city firms without sacrificing quality or personalized attention tailored specifically to each client's goals and practices. Regular client interaction fosters strong relationships allowing us insight into your business needs which equips us to deliver uniquely advantageous advice.