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I practice in the areas of criminal defense, family & matrimonial law, and general civil litigation.
As a native New Yorker, I have roots in New York City, Westchester County, and Long Island. My main office is located in Manhattan, and I also have an office in Nassau County.
When not practicing law, I enjoy running and playing tennis and participating in professional and social events throughout New York City. I volunteer regularly at a Manhattan soup kitchen and serve as a judge for various national and regional mock trial tournaments.
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Acquired: 2016
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Acquired: 2008
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87 Walker Street, Second Floor, New York, NY, 10013
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...
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...
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...
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...
"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."
"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."
"Bruce is a highly respected and knowledgable lawyer in his practice. Bruce is extremely hardworking and professional."
"Bruce is a hardworking, energetic, and knowledgeable lawyer that treats his clients with respect and gets great results. I endorse him whole-heartedly."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"Bruce is a respected and knowledgable attorney. When we worked together on a case I found him to be delligent, thorough and professional."
"I have worked alongside Bruce and know first hand of his commendable work ethic and unwavering commitment to his clients."
"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."
"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."
"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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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
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
2010 - Present
Nassau County Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
New York Criminal Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Irish American Bar Association of New YorkMember
2007 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
New York City Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Regis High School Bar AssociationMember
Pending
2007
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
B.A.
2000
2011
Lunch with Experience
2011
Criminal Law
2007
English
Spanish
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