Richard Francis Connelly Jr.

Richard Francis Connelly Jr.

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 28 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Watkinsville, GA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Probate ... +2 more

40 N Main Street, Watkinsville, GA

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Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 30%

Tractor trailer and automobile collisions and premises liability.

30%
Probate 20%

We prepare Wills, Powers of Attorney, Probate and administer Estates, estate litigation.

20%
Litigation 15%

General and estate litigation.

15%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 28 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1997

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Richard F Connelly, Jr.

40 N Main Street, Watkinsville, GA, 30677

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Richard Francis Connelly Jr.'s Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kelly | August 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Fantastic attorney

Rich helped me so much with my car wreck. I was hit by a drunk driver and had medical bills and my car was totaled. Rich was extremely patient and knowledgeable and made sure I understood what was going on every step of the way. He also negotiated a great settlement for my car wreck. I have recommend...ed him to everyone I know.

Posted by KC | May 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Your search is over! This is the attorney you want!

It is difficult to find the appropriate words to explain how absolutely wonderful of an attorney that this man is. He has all the qualities of the perfect attorney. (There is such a thing at this firm!) He is very responsive, understanding, skilled at research and listening. His knowledge of the law ...and communication skills are superb. Even with all that, there is so much more. Rich is kind and compassionate. He is humble and caring. All of those things not only make him an excellent attorney, they also make him an amazing person that you want to have your back during difficult and unstable times in your life. He was all of that and more for me when I was injured at work. From the hospital to rehabs and all the care thereafter, he was there. You can trust him to handle your case while you handle your well-being and focus on healing. He never failed to continuously and sincerely check in with me to see how I was doing. He was encouraging at many times when I needed it the most. My injury was life changing. It was a time that I felt scared and vulnerable, but with having an attorney like this, my case was in excellent hands. He met and exceeded any expectation I had. I was extremely satisfied with the outcome of my case and you will be too!

Posted by Deanna | June 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Forever grateful

Before hiring an attorney for my divorce which my husband filed, I did my research and read the reviews on Mr. Connelly. I interviewed several attorneys. During the consultation, I could see the attributes that others had written about him were true with me as well and so I made my decision to hir...e him. I valued his professionalism and honesty, which one would expect when hiring any service professional to deliver but sadly often do not receive. But he did much more. He was firm with me when I needed it, he was direct, he was understanding and kind. He knew the heartache and how crazy this situation can make a person. He was spot on delivering the emotional support to get me through this nasty business. He was not my emotional counselor but my legal counselor keeping me on track emotinally to cope with the legal battle. I had depended on my husband for 17 years as my rock and now I had to transfer that dependence, that need for help onto a stranger to do battle with the man I still loved. Rich did this. He accepted me where I was emotionally and in my spiritual beliefs. He did an amazing job. He helped with the cost, returned calls and e-mails, guided me through the process all of that which is expected he did well. He represented me in court, the last place I ever thought I would find myself and my husband, and he finished the battle as well as he started it. He was consistent and precise. When your life has turned upside down the last thing you need is someone to make it worse and he never did that. He never added more problems to what I had to deal with. He did his job well. I am forever grateful that he helped me close a very painful chapter in my life with ease and grace. Rich is what you hope and pray you can find in a lawyer to help you go through something you don't want to go through. He was my defender and champion. He is smart and sharp. He never let me down. I am forever grateful.

Posted by Matt | March 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Thank you Rich

Rich represented me in a custody case that spanned about 2 years. He was very honest and up front about what to expect and he ended up delivering beyond expectations. He is incredibly talented at presenting in the courtroom, courteous, organized, and is a true professional. I can't recommend him ...highly enough.

Posted by Robert | March 14, 2013 | Personal Injury

Review of Richard F. Connelly Jr.

Richard handled my accident case and did an outstanding job of getting all of the expenses reduced and paid in a timely fashion. He got me more money than I expected from the insurance companies and so far I have had no problems with the various medical suppliers or the government

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 13

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"I endorse Richard. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Ralph Powell

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Rich for 20 years and know him to be a consummate professional. He is an outstanding lawyer who knows the law and is an excellent trial attorney. He practices law with integrity and always has his client's best interest in mind. I trust Rich and would not hesitate in referring a friend or family member who had a legal issue to Rich."

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Michael Daniel

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have know Rich for many years. He is considered one of the best trial attorneys in the Athens area. He has earned the reputation of being an analytical thinker capable of handling any legal matter."

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Christopher Anderson

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 27

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"I endorse this lawyer's work. Rich is a diligent, hard working attorney, who aggressively pursues his clients' interests, while always maintaining a professional demeanor to colleagues and the bench."

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Associations

Western Circuit Bar Association

Member

2004 - 2004

State Bar of Georgia

Board of Directors

2003 - 2004

Western Circuit Bar Association

President

2000 - 2000

State Bar of Georgia,Executive Council

Member

Education

1997

University of Georgia School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

University of Georgia, Athens

A.B

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