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Jeffrey is a third generation trial lawyer who brings diverse experiences and a unique perspective to complex legal issues. He leads Cofer & Connelly’s civil litigation practice with a focus on Family Law and Personal Injury cases. Jeffrey begins each case with amicable diplomacy, but understands the litmus test of a great lawyer is trial skill – no settlement, dismissal, or successful case resolution is possible unless the other side knows you are prepared to take a case to trial, and win it. With this understanding in mind, Jeffrey has successfully tried cases to a jury in multiple states, helping individuals get justice.
Jeffrey earned his B.A. in Philosophy from the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee in 2008 and his J.D. from Georgia State University College of Law in 2012. He is licensed to practice law in Texas and Georgia. Jeffrey began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in Atlanta, where he was a member of the Complex Trial Division and gained substantial courtroom experience. In 2015, Jeffrey transitioned to private practice and joined a prominent Atlanta firm representing plaintiffs in civil actions as well as defending individuals charged with serious crimes. After Jeffrey and his wife, Angelica, had their second daughter, the pull to Angelica’s native Austin to be closer to family was strong. In the fall of 2017, Jeffrey became a member of the Texas State Bar and accepted a position with a well established Austin law firm. Not long after moving to Austin, Jeffrey met Rick Cofer and the two co-counseled on many cases. They would often discuss their notions of the ideal, modern law practice – a firm that was tech forward, client focused, and built on the premise that results come from thorough preparation and courtroom experience. In the spring of 2020, Jeffrey and Rick turned those discussions into reality and co-founded Cofer & Connelly, PLLC.
Jeffrey is active in the Austin community and serves on the Hill Country Conservancy Violet Crown Trail Committee, The Violet Crown Trail Stewardship Counsel, and is a member of the Hill Country Conservancy’s EPIC program. When not trying cases or working in environmental conservation, Jeffrey, Angelica, Fiona, and June are usually biking, hiking, paddling and exploring beautiful wild places.
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State: Texas
Acquired: 2018
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State: Georgia
Acquired: 2012
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Posted by Cory | July 11, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
I am a family law attorney in Florida. I have had the privilege of assisting Jeffrey in his representation of a client, both dissolution of marriage and post-judgment, where the case implicated issues of Florida law. While working on the matter, it became clear that Jeffrey is highly skilled and k...
Posted by Julie C | May 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I’m incredibly grateful to have had Jeffrey and his team on my side during my divorce. He was proactive in looking out for my best interests and always responded quickly, which gave me a real sense of reassurance. It truly felt like I had a strong and capable team supporting me through one of the mos...
Posted by Fabian | April 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Jeffrey's team at Cofer & Connelly PLLC was nothing short of excellent. They were great at communicating with every step of the process and were always happy to answer any questions I had. They not only took my case but also won my case. I would not think twice about hiring this law firm again if I e...
Posted by anonymous | March 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Jeffrey is a class act. He adeptly navigated a very difficult set of circumstances and was always calm under fire. I would certainly trust his judgement and respect his candor.
Posted by Marshall | May 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Working with Jeffrey and his staff was great, and complete success was achieved for final settlement of my case. Professional, polite, knowledgeable, and fair.
"Jeffrey works very hard for his clients. I have observed him to be extremely intelligent and creative in his approaches to his work for his clients. He gets great results for his clients."
"Jeffrey is the kind of lawyer you want to hire when you need someone who is knowledgable of the law, thoughtful about his cases, thorough in his analysis, and has extensive trial experience. In other words, Jeffrey is extremely well-rounded as an attorney, which is a rare find. Jeffrey has good instincts, he is wise, and he is highly professional. I would highly recommend Jeffrey to anyone in need of an excellent family law attorney."
"Jeffrey is an excellent litigator in addition to being a great guy. Jeffery is the total package for someone looking for excellent litigation representation—he is sharp, knows the law, is calculated and assertive in a way that delivers real results efficiently, he is ethical and honest. There is no litigation matter that I would not entrust to Jeffrey."
"Jeff and I were on opposite sides of a case at one point and he was one of the most professional AND thorough attorneys I faced. He is not afraid of a courtroom and will fight for his clients until the very end. I will refer Jeff cases with the confidence that there is no better attorney to refer."
"Jeffery is an outstanding lawyer. We tried a jury trial against one another. Jeffery was very organized and persuasive with the jury. Any client would be lucky to have Jeffery on their side, especially in the courtroom."
"Mr. Connelly and I had a tough case against one another and despite our client's differences and the differences in our legal opinions, he was always beyond respectful and professional in all my conversations with him. He is always prepared for any deposition or hearing so if you are on the opposing side of him, you need to be prepared because you know Jeffrey will be."
"Jeffrey Connelly is a premier trial attorney with unparalleled courtroom advocacy skills. He is experienced, intelligent, and compassionate. I strongly recommend Jeffrey to any person seeking counsel."
"Jeffrey was one of the finest attorneys I worked with at the Fulton County District Attorney's Office. He has an impressive ability to distill a complicated set of facts down to a clear and concise narrative. He is as comfortable researching and advising on prudent legal strategy as he is making an argument to judge or jury. Jeffrey is also my good friend, and I would trust him with any multitude of legal matters. I wholeheartedly endorse him as a skilled litigator."
"I have known Jeff since law school and his dedication and professionalism are beyond reproach. He is honest, hardworking, and trustworthy. I highly recommend him."
"Jeffrey has an incredible work ethic and, although he only recently passed the bar, has all the skill and drive to become a great attorney. He will take your case, no matter how small, seriously and with great care."
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2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2023
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Client's Choice, Avvo
2018
Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine
2017
Trial Division Leadership Award, Fulton County District Attorney
2016
Clock Award - Jury Verdict Returned Under 30 Minutes, Fulton County District Attorney
2020 - Present
Founding Partner, Cofer & Connelly, PLLC
2019 - 2020
Trial Lawyer, Wynne & Wynne, Austin
2017 - 2019
Trial Lawyer, Ikard Wynne LLP
2016 - 2017
Trial Lawyer, Terry D. Jackson, PC
2013 - 2016
Assistant District Attorney, Fulton County District Attorney's Office
2020 - Present
College of the State Bar of TexasMember
2019 - Present
Capital Area Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2019 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2019 - Present
Violet Crown Stewardship CouncilCo-chair Governance Committee
2018 - Present
Violet Crown Trail CommitteeMember
2017 - Present
Austin Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Austin Young Lawyers AssociationMember
Successful overturning of trial court ruling on interlocutory appeal to Georgia Court of Appeals
2012
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2019
Cases With Pro Se Litigants
2019
Cases With Pro Se Litigants
2018
Evidence Update
2018
Evidence Update
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