Our Legal Team

Meet Our Legal Professionals

At West Bridge Attorneys, our legal team brings together knowledgeable and experienced attorneys committed to delivering dependable representation across a wide range of practice areas. Their professional skills and dedication allow us to provide thoughtful legal support tailored to each client's needs.

Our attorneys offer practical guidance and reliable advocacy to individuals, families, businesses, and institutions. Drawing on experience in areas such as education law, criminal defense, corporate compliance, financial crime, cybersecurity, and taxation, we work to explain complex legal matters clearly and develop effective solutions for every client.

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Bruce Hickman - Managing Partner

EDUCATION

  • Massachusetts School of Law

BAR ADMISSION

  • State Bar of Massachusetts

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • Massachusetts County Bar Association
  • Vermont Bar Association
  • Vermont Council of School Attorneys

Location

  • Fall River, Massachusetts

Areas of Focus

  • Student Rights and Special Education
  • Community Colleges and Higher Education
  • Employment, Labor, and Personal Matters
  • Board Ethics and Accountability
  • Grievances and Administrative Hearings
  • Education Law and Teacher Representation

Bruce Hickman brings extensive experience in advocating for students and educational institutions. His dedication to fair treatment, effective educational guidance, and strong legal representation has established his reputation in the field of education law.

Dawie Paulse - Managing Partner

EDUCATION

  • Lincoln Law School of San Jose

BAR ADMISSION

  • State Bar of California

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • Los Angeles County Bar Association
  • California Bar Association
  • California Council of School Attorneys

Location

  • San Jose, California

Areas of Focus

  • Student Rights and Special Education
  • Community Colleges and Higher Education
  • Employment, Labor, and Personal Matters
  • Board Ethics and Accountability
  • Grievances and Administrative Hearings
  • Education Law and Teacher Representation

Dawie Paulse has nearly a decade of experience handling education law matters. Based in San Jose, California, he has assisted students, parents, and educational institutions with challenging legal concerns, providing clear guidance, careful analysis, and dedicated representation.

Client Reviews

West Bridge Attorneys guided me through a challenging regulatory compliance matter with professionalism and clear communication. They explained my options, helped address potential risks, and worked efficiently to resolve the issue with minimal complications.

I was struggling with a complicated legal dispute and wasn't sure how to move forward. The team at West Bridge Attorneys took the time to understand my concerns, explained the available options, and supported me throughout the process. Their guidance helped me approach a stressful situation with greater confidence.

Our business needed guidance on corporate governance, and West Bridge Attorneys delivered practical advice tailored to our needs. Their recommendations helped us improve our internal procedures and identify compliance concerns before they developed into larger issues.

I approached West Bridge Attorneys for assistance with a confidential criminal law matter. Their team handled the case with professionalism, discretion, and thorough preparation. They kept me updated at every stage and provided consistent support throughout the proceedings.