Bridgeport attorney, civil rights advocate honored for promoting civic responsibility
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Preston Tisdale, left, receives the Liberty Bell Award from Bar Association President Frank Bailey. Bridgeport lawyer and civil rights advocate Preston Tisdale has received this year’s Liberty Bell Award from the Greater Bridgeport Bar AssociationDan TepferShow MoreShow Less
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BRIDGEPORT A long-time advocate of civil justice has received this year’s Liberty Bell Award from the Greater Bridgeport Bar Association.
Preston C. Tisdale of Trumbull, a partner in the prominent city law firm Koskoff and Bieder, has represented minorities in the community for more than 40 years.
“Preston serves as a great example of someone who uses his skills and gifts to connect with and serve his local community. He is an inspiration to so many around him and leads the way,” said GBBA President Frank Bailey.
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