For 22 years, Myles Alderman Jr. ran his own Hartford-based firm. He built it up from a two-lawyer shop, with his wife, Linda, being the second lawyer. He opened a New York office. And he became well-known in Connecticut and beyond for bankruptcy work, representing both creditors and debtors.

Now he’s leaving the independence of running his own shop for the advantages and resources of a big law firm. He’s just been named chair of the bankruptcy, creditors’ rights and restructuring practice group at Halloran & Sage, a firm of about 80 attorneys that ranks in the top 10 in Connecticut in terms of annual revenues.