R.J. Connelly III

R.J. Connelly III

4.6
Rating: 5.6

Licensed for 29 years

Financial markets and services Lawyer at Pawtucket, RI
Practice Areas: Financial Markets and Services, Estate Planning, Elder Law, Probate

372 Broadway, Suite A, Pawtucket, RI

About R.J.

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Elder Law 25%

Attorney Connelly is one of four Certified Elder Law Attorneys in Rhode Island. This certification by the National Elder Law Foundation identifies those lawyers who possess the enhanced knowledge, skills, experience, and proficiency to be designated a Certified Elder Law Attorney.

31 years | 1,000 cases

25%
Estate Planning 25%

We provide simple to sophisticated estate planning advise to clients throughout Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut.

31 years | 1,000 cases

25%
Financial Markets and Services 25%

We provide a wide range of fiduciary services to clients including acting as trustee, attorney in fact, and court appointments such as guardian, executor or commissioner.

31 years | 1,000 cases

25%
Probate 25%

We provide representation to clients throughout Rhode Ilsand, Massachusetts and Connectucut in the areas of Probate planning, administration and litigation.

31 years | 1,000 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 150-350 per hour

Contingency

25%-33%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 28 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1997

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2022

Licensed in Massachusetts for 29 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1996

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2022

Licensed in Rhode Island for 29 years

State: Rhode Island

Acquired: 1996

Active

Location

Connelly Law Offices, Ltd.

372 Broadway, Suite A, Pawtucket, RI, 02860

Connelly Law Offices, Ltd.

60 Willow Street, Unit 103, Mystic, CT, 06355

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R.J. Connelly III's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Jay | September 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Business

Couldn't be happier with his professional service

My business partners and I used Attorney Connelly to complete several business documents. We had many questions before the process started and while he was preparing the documents. Attorney Connelly was not only accessible when we had a question but he took the time to make the process easy to unders...tand. We were not only comfortable with his knowledge of the process but we felt that he valued us as clients. Our business is up and running without a hitch and Attorney Connelly allowed us to concentrate on our business while he prepared and filed all of our paperwork. He was recommended to us by a family friend and we have since recommended him to members of our family. It's a good feeling knowing we now have someone we can not only trust but we can count on as our business and family Attorney.

Posted by Everett | August 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Estate Planning by R. J. Connelly III

My wife and I were looking for help with estate trust planning and, after asking around, I was told that R. J. Connelly was the best in the business in Rhode Island. That is how we found him in the first place. We were NOT disappointed! R. J. Connelly is a congenial, highly competent, very comfor...table attorney with which to work. He spends as much time with us as we needed to understand completely what he was doing. The fees for everything were reasonable, and given and explained to us up front. What we needed to do was outlined for us in writing and his staff gently reminded us to do everything and reviewed what we had done once we completed our part. . We would not hesitate to recommend him to any one else

Posted by Craig | November 27, 2011 | Estate Planning

RJ Review

I highly recommend RJ Connelly to anyone seeking legal counsel regarding the handling of an estate and/or estate planning. Both he and his staff are highly knowledgeable and responsive.

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R.J. Connelly III's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse R.J.
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Joseph Proietta

Elder law lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nicholas Lambros

Guardianship lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Palumbo

Elder law lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. We worked together on a complicated Elder Care matter. I was very impressed by Attorney Connelly's competence with the legal matter and compassion with his client. I highly recommend Attorney R.J. Connelly. Attorney Richard Palumbo"

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Maria Caley

Elder law lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Attorney Connelly on an extremely difficult guardianship matter. His expertise and diligence was of tremendous assistance to myself, the ward and the court."

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Richard Palumbo

Real estate lawyer

Experience

Rating:  5.6 (Average)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022.

Reciprocal - Public Reprimand/Admonishment issued in MA, 2022

updated on 01/06/2023

This means that the attorney's misconduct in another state, or jurisdiction, also violated the rules for practicing law in Massachusetts.

Reprimand issued in CT, 2022

updated on 07/27/2022

A reprimand is an order from the Statewide Grievance Committee after it has found that an attorney has engaged in ethical misconduct. If an attorney receives more than 3 reprimands in 5 years, a presentment must be filed against the attorney so the Superior Court can decide if more serious discipline should be ordered.

Honors

2017

Top Attorneys North America-Elder Law, Who's Who Top Attorneys of North America

2017

Estate Planning Award, Lawyers of Distinction

2016

Elder Lawyer of the Year, lawyer's Monthly

2016

Ten Best Estate Planning Attorneys, American Institute of Legal Counsel

2011

Hero Award for protecting Elder Rights, Alliance for Better Long Term Care

2008

Certified Elder Law Attorney, National Elder Law Foundation

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Certified Elder Law Attorney, CONNELLY LAW OFFICES

2000 - 2014

President, PROFESSIONAL FIDUCIARAY ADVISORS, INC.

Associations

2014 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

Rhode Island Bar Association- Elder Law Subcommittee

Member

2010 - Present

Stonington Commission on Aging

Member

2010 - Present

American Association of Daily Money Managers

Member

2009 - Present

National Elder Law Foundation

Certified Elder Law Attorney

2007 - Present

Pawtucket Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

National Council on Aging

Member

2001 - Present

Rhode Island Bar Association, Probate and Trust Committee

Member

2001 - Present

Alliance for Better Long Term Care

Member

1998 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Certified Elder Law Attorney

Education

1995

Quinnipiac University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

Suffolk Law School

1991

Providence College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Last Will and Embezzelment

Elderly Exploitation

Publications

2017

Connelly Law Offices, Ltd. Estate Planning Services Brochure

2017

2017

Connelly Law Offices, Ltd. Wealth Management Brochure

2017

Connelly Law Offices, Ltd. The Probate Process Brochure

2017

Connelly Law Offices, Ltd. In Service and Community Trainings Brochure

2011

Senior Digest Some Thoughts on Powers of Attorney

Languages

English

Activity

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