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Neil Michael Connolly
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Biography
Neil M. Connolly has been a member of the Illinois Bar since 2013. He began his legal career in Peoria, Illinois as a family law attorney. There he worked hard to successfully litigate and negotiate a divorce, child custody, child support, and order of protection cases to positive resolution. He brought his successes to Chicagoland area where he found more success as a family law attorney and expanded his legal expertise into other areas of practice, including criminal law and civil litigation. Now Attorney Connolly focuses primarily on criminal law, including traffic, DUI, and misdemeanor matters. He is a graduate of Northern Illinois University College of Law, where he graduated Cum Laude. He joined Botto Gilbert Lancaster P.C. in 2017 and left in 2018. He promises each of his clients to advocate rigorously for them.
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Licensed in Washington for 4 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2021
No misconduct found
Licensed in Oregon for 7 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2019
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 12 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
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Posted by Laterell Roach | December 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney
GREAT LAWYER
MY NAME LATERELL HIRED lawyer best choice ever made for my case think so much Neil M. Connolly
Posted by Jenna | June 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Best Representation one can find
Neil worked extremely fast for me while he was my divorce lawyer. He made himself readily available. I could contact him and within the hour I would get a reply to my question/concern. Neil was very professional in court, and I felt extremely comfortable up there with him as my representation. He mad...
Posted by Rachael | January 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Employment Law Case
Neil was very professional and helped me through my employment law case. Thanks, Neil!
Neil Michael Connolly's Lawyer Endorsements
"Neil is keen on providing the quality of service and satisfaction that client’s seek to find in their attorney. His pursuit of excellence is also a mirror reflection of his motivations. As a result, he is constantly exceeding client’s expectations on their cases."
"Neil is a very competent and diligent attorney who works very hard in his field. He cares for his clients and tries his best to get the clients the results they're looking for. He has good courtroom presence and an overall friendly and knowledgeable demeanor. I highly recommend and endorse him."
Richard Conner
Divorce and separation lawyer
Rahul Ananth Iyer
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2017 - 2018
Attorney, Botto Gilbert Lancaster P.C.
2016 - 2017
Solo Practicioner, Neil M. Connolly Attorney at Law
2015 - 2015
Lead Family Law Trial Attorney, Consumer Law Group
2013 - 2015
Attorney, Murphy & Dunn, P.C.
Associations
2017 - Present
McHenry County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
Education
2013
Northern Illinois University College of Law
Juris Doctor
2010
Western Illinois University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Publications
2018
Illinois State Bar Association
In the News
2018
Illinois State Bar Association
Attorney joins Botto Gilbert Lancaster, PC
2017
Illinois Bar Journal
A Guide to the Loss of Chance Doctrine in Illinois
2016
Illinois State Bar Association
Murphy joins Crystal Lake law firm
2014
Illinois State Bar Association
Botto Gilbert Gehris Lancaster, PC Artilce
Languages
English