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John Robert Connelly JR

Personal injury Attorney at Tacoma, WA

5.0   1 review

also known as Jack

  • Licensed for 42 years
    State WA
    Acquired 1981
    Status
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John R. (Jack) Connelly, Jr. has been practicing in Tacoma and Seattle since 1981. A graduate of Stanford University and Hastings Law School, Connelly, has been selected to membership in Best Lawyers in America, was honored as Washington's Trial Lawyer of the Year in 2000, is an elected member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, and selected as Superlawyer and one of Washington's top 40 personal injury lawyer's by Washington Law and Politics Magazine. He is a past President of WSTLA.

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Connelly Law Offices
2301 North 30th Street
Tacoma, WA, 98403

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Posted by anonymous | December 19, 2007
A tenacious advocate
Jack represented our family in a wrongful death lawsuit against the Department of Corrections. At first glance, many may have seen this matter as a simple case of an inmate dying in prison. Our family new that a grave injustice had been committed and Jack agreed. His tireless work and tenacious advocacy resulted in the largest settlement in the history of this WA State for an inmate wrongful death lawsuit against the DOC. This result was due in large part to Jack's unparalleled commitment to his clients and his strong belief that when injustice occurs, that violators must be held accountable.
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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Managing Partner
  • Law Offices of John R. Connelly, Jr.
  • 2006 - Present
  • Gordon, Thomas, Honeywell, Malanca, Peterson & Daheim
  • 1981 - Present

Education

  • University of California, Hastings College of the Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1981
  • Stanford University
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1978

Legal Cases

  • Aba Sheikh vs. Choe, et al., 156 Wn.2d 441 (2006)
  • 4.8 million dollar settlement

Associations

  • Trial Lawyers for Public Justice
  • Member
  • 2002 - Present
  • Washington State Trial Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • 2000 - Present
  • Washington State Trial Lawyers Association
  • Board of Governors
  • 1995 - Present
  • Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Federal Bar Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Washington State Bar Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • American Bar Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • American Board of Trial Advocates
  • Member
  • N/A
  • American Trial Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • National Crime Victim Bar Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Washington State Trial Lawyers Association
  • President
  • 2005 - 2006
  • WSTLA Foundation
  • President
  • 2003 - 2004
  • Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association
  • Board of Trustees
  • 1998 - 2000
  • Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association
  • Board of Trustees
  • 1991 - 1992
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2016
  • Distinguished Law Firm or Agency Award
  • Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association
  • 2016
  • Top 100 Super Lawyers
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2016
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • Best Lawyers
  • 2016
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • Best Lawyers
  • 2007
  • Top 40 Personal Injury Lawyers
  • 2007
  • Top 100 Super Lawyers
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2006
  • Top 100 Super Lawyers
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2005
  • Top 100 Super Lawyers
  • 2004
  • American Board of Trial Adovcates - Election to Membership
  • 2001
  • Trial Lawyer of the Year
  • 2000
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Publications

  • Trial News Washington State Trial Lawyers
  • Eternal Vigilance - The Price of Liberty
  • 2006
  • Trial News Washington State Trial Lawyers
  • The Threat is Real and It Is Here
  • 2006
  • Trial News Washington State Trial Lawyers
  • The WSTLA Communications Plan
  • 2006
  • Trial News Washington State Trial Lawyers
  • Proud To Be A Trial Lawyer
  • 2006
  • Trial News Washington State Trial Lawyers
  • I Am An Immigrant
  • 2006
  • Trial News Washington State Trial Lawyers
  • Thanksgiving 2005; From Yard Signs to Tracking Polls
  • 2005
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Speaking Engagements

  • Trial Stars 2006
  • Opening Statement
  • 2006
  • Not Above the Law - The Government as a Defendant
  • Dealing with Tegman
  • 2006
  • Washington State Young Trial Advocacy Program
  • Closing Argument and Damages
  • 2005
  • Handling Death Cases
  • Handling Wrongful Death Cases
  • 2005
  • Advanced Mediation and Advocacy Skills Training
  • Mediation - What Does It Take To Be A Good Mediator?
  • 2005
  • Tort Law Update
  • Governmental Liability
  • 2004
  • Superior Court Judge's Conference - Semiahmoo
  • Advanced Trial Management - Panel Member
  • 2004
  • Washington State Bar - Young Lawyer's Trial Advocacy Program
  • Closing Argument and Damages
  • 2003
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Attorney endorsements

Received (5)
Given (2)
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Civil rights Attorney | Feb 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Jack is a phenomenal trial litigator who has been a long time advocate for victims, He is tenacious and relentless in seeking justice for those who often are overlooked in the system. A real trailblazer. Thank You Jack for making this world a better place! Bev Grant"
Personal injury Attorney | Jun 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse John. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
Personal injury Attorney | Jun 21
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. Jack does great work for his clients. I have not worked with a more dedicated or relentless attorney."
Civil rights Attorney | Jun 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
" Jack is without peer in the area of governmental liability, and has been the author of many amazing jury verdicts for those injured by improperly supervised felons (DOC liability) or children not properly supervised by DSHS. As President of the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association, Jack also guided our association to victory relevant to Initiative 330, an effort by the medical and insurance interets to strip injured people in Washington of their rights. Clearly in the top 1% of lawyers in this State. Brad Fulton, lawyer, Everett, WA."
Personal injury Attorney | Jun 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
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Tacoma Personal injury Lawyer John Robert Connelly JR
John Robert Connelly JR
Personal injury Attorney
Tacoma, WA
Licensed for 42 years