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Frederick E. Connelly, Jr.

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fconnelly@harrisbeachmurtha.com
D: (617) 951-4710  
- Boston, MA – Federal Reserve Office
- Providence, RI Office

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Frederick Connelly
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Rick’s civil litigation trial practice is wide-ranging. Over the past decade, he has tried cases involving employment controversies, wrongful death, coverage, real property disputes, nursing home malpractice and premises liability. He has even argued a Jones Act Maritime case before the U.S. Supreme Court. He represents architects, engineers, lawyers, charitable organizations, credit unions and more in state and federal courts.

Rick has served as an arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association for the past three decades and has decided over 200 disputes, ranging from franchises, employment, sales of businesses, real estate disputes, construction, cryptocurrency and contracts. Rick is also an experienced mediator. He uses his considerable experience as an adjudicator and mediator in all the cases he handles.

Clients are impressed by Rick’s ability to get excellent results in an efficient and cost-effective manner, and they appreciate his attention to their cases and his responsiveness to their concerns.

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"Protection of Insurer’s Investigative File"

"Significant issues regarding CGL and Homeowners Insurance Policies"

"The Defense of Maritime Cases"

"Monitoring and Controlling Third Party Claims"

"Real and Demonstrative Evidence"

"Deposition Practice"

"Investigation and Defense of Elevator/Escalator Claims"

"Trial Advocacy," Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education

"Uninsured Motorist Claims," American Arbitration Association

"Maritime Personal Injury Law - Defense Perspective," Admiralty Law Institute

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Professional and Civic

  • Boston Bar Association, member
  • Massachusetts Bar Association, member
  • Rhode Island Bar Association, member
  • American Arbitration Association Panel Counsel, member
  • Defense Research Institute, member
  • International Association of Defense Counsel, member

 

Recognition

  • Martindale Hubbell, AV (Preeminent) Rating
Admissions
MassachusettsRhode IslandU.S. Court of Appeals, First CircuitU.S. District Court, District of MassachusettsU.S. District Court, District of Rhode IslandU.S. Supreme Court
Education

Suffolk University Law School

JD 
1984
cum laude

St. Lawrence University

BA 
1980
cum laude

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Business Litigation
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Frederick Connelly

Frederick E. Connelly, Jr.

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fconnelly@harrisbeachmurtha.com
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Harris Beach Murtha Attorneys at Law
Frederick Connelly

Frederick E. Connelly, Jr.

fconnelly@harrisbeachmurtha.com
D: (617) 951-4710
Boston, MA - Federal Reserve Office
Providence, RI Office

Profile

Rick’s civil litigation trial practice is wide-ranging. Over the past decade, he has tried cases involving employment controversies, wrongful death, coverage, real property disputes, nursing home malpractice and premises liability. He has even argued a Jones Act Maritime case before the U.S. Supreme Court. He represents architects, engineers, lawyers, charitable organizations, credit unions and more in state and federal courts.

Rick has served as an arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association for the past three decades and has decided over 200 disputes, ranging from franchises, employment, sales of businesses, real estate disputes, construction, cryptocurrency and contracts. Rick is also an experienced mediator. He uses his considerable experience as an adjudicator and mediator in all the cases he handles.

Clients are impressed by Rick’s ability to get excellent results in an efficient and cost-effective manner, and they appreciate his attention to their cases and his responsiveness to their concerns.

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Admissions

MassachusettsRhode IslandU.S. Court of Appeals, First CircuitU.S. District Court, District of MassachusettsU.S. District Court, District of Rhode IslandU.S. Supreme Court

Distinctions

Professional and Civic

  • Boston Bar Association, member
  • Massachusetts Bar Association, member
  • Rhode Island Bar Association, member
  • American Arbitration Association Panel Counsel, member
  • Defense Research Institute, member
  • International Association of Defense Counsel, member

 

Recognition

  • Martindale Hubbell, AV (Preeminent) Rating
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