Bruce Robert Connolly

Bruce Robert Connolly

4.7
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 18 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation

87 Walker Street, Second Floor, New York, NY

About Bruce

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 9 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2016

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 18 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2008

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Raiser & Kenniff, PC

87 Walker Street, Second Floor, New York, NY, 10013

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Bruce Robert Connolly's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Worthwhile

Bruce Connolly is an excellent lawyer. He took on my case with full force and respected the time sensitivity of my case. Connolly created a judgment-free zone and only focused on solutions. When it was all set and done, he was able to get me out of a sticky situation without a criminal record. Connol...ly also went above and beyond by also keeping in touch with my employers, ultimately saving my career. He is an excellent lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | July 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Case sealed and closed. Professionalism

I was charged with DUI. He was very helpful. Process took awhile but I was patient and Bruce was there every step of the way. Case was closed and sealed. Thank you. Highly recommended for DUI.

Posted by anonymous | March 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent Attorney! Goes the extra mile! Highly recommend!!! 100%

Bruce recently helped me through a misdemeanor assault case and I could not be more satisfied with the outcome. Rather than settling for an ACD (seems to be easiest/most common outcome) he put in the extra work and was eventually able to get the case dismissed entirely. I am extremely pleased with th...e service I received from Bruce. He is a highly skilled attorney who also has an incredible bedside manner. 10/10

Posted by TJ | March 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

PERCEPTIVE , INFORMATIVE , GENTLEMAN , CALM , EXCELLENT

I had a mishap. A bit serious one to be precious & I was going through a tuff time. I consulted many lawyers & Bruce seemed very Perceptive & knowledgeable. He always kept it calm. Always returned all my calls like a gentleman. He told me to stay calm and that he is working hard on my case. Bruce di...d exactly what he said. The case was dismissed and sealed like it never occurred ! I would definitely recommend him and he is my attorney for any other issues in the future ! Excellent Attorney.

Posted by anonymous | August 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent

I spent one year handling my divorce independently only to be dismissed without further explanation. It became too confusing and time consuming to get the answers I needed on my own, so I reached out to Bruce whom I already knew from a 2011 criminal case, and he was more than happy to help me. I wi...sh I did sooner, because he handled the entire process and handed me the court's final decision a few months later. Needless to say, I am relieved and so thankful to Bruce.. a well rounded, trustworthy, and highly recommended attorney I'd definitely use again.

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Bruce Robert Connolly's Lawyer Endorsements

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Nipun Marwaha

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Campbell

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"Bruce is a passionate advocate for his clients and always conducts a thorough investigation into all matters. This systematic approach has resulted in excellent results for all of his clients. I strongly endorse Bruce."

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Valerie Mitchell

Unknown lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"Bruce is a knowledgeable and hard-working lawyer. He leaves no stone unturned when it comes to achieving the best possible result for his clients."

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Rashika Hettiarachchi

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Other

"Bruce is a highly respected and knowledgable lawyer in his practice. Bruce is extremely hardworking and professional."

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Nataliya Gavlin

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent attorney with a great level of professionalism and experience."

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Michael Bassett

Family lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Galluzzo

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bruce is a hardworking, energetic, and knowledgeable lawyer that treats his clients with respect and gets great results. I endorse him whole-heartedly."

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Khadija Misuraca

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Chase Morinaka

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Other

"Mr. Connolly is a well-respected lawyer in the community. I recommend him."

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Laura Mintz

Criminal defense lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Anthony Delluniversita

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 30

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Bruce is an excellent and hardworking attorney. He is passionate and knowledgeable about the law and as a colleague I have tremendous respect for him."

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Ariana Smith

Unknown lawyer | Dec 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have had the pleasure of working with and learning from Bruce over the past year. He is a dedicated, knowledgeable attorney, and will work tirelessly to achieve the best possible disposition for each client."

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Keith Sullivan

General practice lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Bruce for several years and worked with him on both criminal and commercial liability matters. I am always very impressed with Bruce's ability to grasp the big picture and focus on the significant legal issues. He always keeps the client's goal and best interest in the forefront and has been tremendously successful in securing very favorable outcomes for the clients. I strongly endorse Bruce Connolly."

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James Galleshaw

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Bruce is the ultimate professional who takes pride in his work. I had the pleasure of working with him on several matters. He always displayed a firm knowledge of the legal issues and handled himself in a very professional manner."

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Alexander Levine

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Bruce is a respected and knowledgable attorney. When we worked together on a case I found him to be delligent, thorough and professional."

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Emily Record

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Giovanni Escobedo

Litigation lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked alongside Bruce and know first hand of his commendable work ethic and unwavering commitment to his clients."

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Thomas Kenniff

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Having had a first-hand opportunity to work alongside Bruce on several complex cases, I can say without hesitation that he is a rising star in the New York Bar. He has the intellectual ability one would expect of someone who attended one of the nation's elite law schools, couple with the savvy and common sense necessary to succeeed as a litigator. I would recommed Bruce Connolly to anyone looking for a skilled, passionate attorney who will deliver results."

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Matthew Werblin

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am pleased to recommend Bruce Connolly to any potential client with relevant legal needs, and also to any law practice professional who wants to make a connection with a kind, knowledgeable, and congenial colleague. Bruce and I have now had several occasions to bounce ideas off of one another, with regard to our respective practices in defense of those charged with infractions under the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law, although I know that, in addition to Vehicle and Traffic defense, Bruce does other criminal defense work, and he and his firm are additionally involved in personal injury law, employment law, family law, and corporate law in the New York City Metropolitan area. In my dealings with Bruce, I have found him to be an intelligent, creative-thinking, personable, and remarkably kind and collegial person, who is obviously talented and passionate, regarding the practice of law. Moreover, Bruce appears to represent his clients in a most zealous, honest and ethical manner."

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Steven Raiser

Litigation lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"Bruce has a great pedigree and strong work ethic. He is entusuastic about his work and always seeks out every avenue to better serve his clients. He has the energy and the instincts as well as the knowledge to excel in his field."

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Matthew McCann

Litigation lawyer

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John Campbell

Criminal defense lawyer

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Valerie Mitchell

Criminal defense lawyer

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Rashika Hettiarachchi

Criminal defense lawyer

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Richard Fuschino

Litigation lawyer

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Khadija Misuraca

Unknown lawyer

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Anthony Delluniversita

Personal injury lawyer

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Ariana Smith

General practice lawyer

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James Ingoglia

Litigation lawyer

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Jason Stern

Criminal defense lawyer

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Alexander Levine

Litigation lawyer

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Susan Walsh

Litigation lawyer

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Vera Scanlon

Litigation lawyer

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Domhnall O'Cathain

Personal injury lawyer

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Brian McCaffrey

Employment and labor lawyer

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Matthew Galluzzo

Criminal defense lawyer

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Natali Todd

Criminal defense lawyer

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Corey Shapiro

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Richard Chun

Corporate and incorporation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2004

Economics Award, Fordham University Economics Department

2004

Outstanding Student Leadership Award, Omicron Delta Epsilon

2004

Political Science Endowment Award, Fordham University Political Science Department

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Attorney, The Law Offices of Bruce R. Connolly

2007 - 2009

Associate, Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP

2006 - 2006

Summer Associate, Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP

2005 - 2005

Intern, Westchester County District Attorney

2003 - 2005

LSAT Instructor and Tutor, Kaplan Test Prep

2003 - 2003

Intern, New York State Supreme Court

Associations

2010 - Present

Nassau County Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

New York Criminal Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Irish American Bar Association of New York

Member

2007 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

New York City Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

Regis High School Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People of the State of New York v. Anonymous

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Education

2007

Notre Dame Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

Fordham University

B.A.

2000

Regis High School

Speaking Engagements

2011

Law Student Division's 2nd Circuit Spring Meeting

Lunch with Experience

2011

2011 Criminal Law Forum

Criminal Law

Publications

2007

Notre Dame Journal of Law, Ethics and Public Policy Volume XXI, Issue No. 1 and No. 2

Languages

English

Spanish

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