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Jeffrey Scott Connelly

Jeffrey Scott Connelly

Cofer & Connelly, PLLC
  • Divorce, Family Law, Personal Injury
  • Georgia, Texas
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Biography

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.  

Education
Georgia State University College of Law
J.D. (2012) | Law
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University of the South
B.A. (2008) | Philosophy & French
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Professional Experience
Founding Partner
Cofer & Connelly, PLLC
- Current
Trial Attorney
Wynne & Wynne, Austin
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Trial Attorney
kard Wynne LLP
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Trial Attorney
Terry D Jackson PC
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Assistant District Attorney, Complex Trial Division
Fulton County District Attorney's Office
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Law Clerk
Hon. John J. Goger, Fulton County Superior Court
Speaking Engagements
Evidence Update, Family Law Essentials in Kerrville, Texas
Evidence Update, Family Law Essentials in Corpus Christi, Texas
Cases With Pro Se Litigants, Family Law Essentials in Corpus Christi
Cases With Pro Se Litigants, Family Law Essentials in Victoria, Texas
Awards
Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
2022-2024
AV Preeminent Peer Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
Client's Choice Award
Avvo
2019, 2021
Top Lawyers USA
America's Premier Attorneys
9.9/10.0 Superb Rating
Avvo
Top 40 Under 40 - Civil Plaintiff
The National Trial Lawyers
Legal Elite
Georgia Trend Magazine
Trial Division Leadership Award
Fulton County District Attorney
Clock Award - Jury Verdict Returned Under 30 Minutes
Fulton County District Attorney
Professional Associations
State Bar of Texas  # 24107050
Member
Current
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Austin Bar Association
Member
Current
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Austin Young Lawyers Association
Member
Current
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Capital Area Trial Lawyers Association
Member
Current
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American Bar Association
Member
Current
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Texas Criminal Defense Association
Member
Current
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State Bar of Georgia
Member
Current
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Texas Bar College
Member
Current
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Austin Bar Association
Member
Current
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Texas Bar Foundation
Member
Current
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Texas Trial Lawyers Association
Member
Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Georgia
State Bar of Georgia
ID Number: 653462
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Texas
State Bar of Texas
ID Number: 24107050
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11th Circuit
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United States District Court for the North & Middle Districts of Georgia
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United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
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Fees
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
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Practice Areas
    Divorce
    Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
    Family Law
    Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
    Personal Injury
    Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • French: Spoken, Written
  • Spanish: Spoken, Written
Websites & Blogs
Website
Blog
Contact & Map
Cofer & Connelly, PLLC
Austin Office
602 W 11th St.
Austin, TX 78701
Telephone: (512) 200-3801
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours (Today)
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
Cofer & Connelly, PLLC
San Marcos Office
136 E. San Antonio Street #107
San Marcos, TX 78666
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours (Today)
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
Cofer & Connelly, PLLC
Lubbock Office
1116 Broadway Street, STE 200
Lubbock, TX 79401
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours (Today)
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
Cofer & Connelly, PLLC
Kerrville Office
100 Fairway Drive
Kerrville, TX 78028
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours (Today)
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours