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Provided by Robert M Connolly
Administrative Law
Appellate Advocacy
Arbitration, Mediation & Alternative Dispute Resolution
Business Litigation
Class Action, Mass Action & Multi-District Litigation
Environmental Litigation
Government & Regulatory Litigation
Insurance Coverage, Bad Faith & Regulatory Litigation
Litigation & Appeals
Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Litigation
Product Liability Litigation
Professional Liability Litigation
Bob Connolly is based in the Louisville office where he previously served as Chair of the firm. He currently serves as General Counsel to the firm. He has been with the firm since 1980 and is a member of the firm's Business Litigation Section and the Torts & Insurance Practice Service Group.
Bob has tried more than 80 cases to jury verdicts in several states. He has also argued before every appellate court in the federal and state courts of Kentucky. His practice includes defending complex product liability claims and construction and commercial disputes. He has also had experience in administrative, OSHA, insurance, and admiralty claims.
Bob also served as a Special Justice on the Kentucky Supreme Court, Greene, et. al. v. Commonwealth of Kentucky, Administrative Office of the Courts, et. al., 349 S.W.3d 892 (KY September 22, 2011).
ABA Committee on Products Liability Litigation, Subcommittee on Discovery
American Bar Association, Fellow
American College of Trial Lawyers, Fellow and former Chair, Kentucky State Committee
Defense Research Institute
Kentucky Bar Association
Kentucky Defense Counsel, Former Board Member
Litigation Counsel of America, Order of Justitia
Louisville Bar Association, Member and past member of the board of directors
Louisville Bar Foundation, Inc., Fellow and past president
Trial Law Institute
Diversity Law Institute
"GUEST COMMENT: What businesses need to look for with Covid-19 liability," Louisville Business First, August 14, 2020, with Douglas B. Bates and Ashley N. Goins
Washington and Lee University School of Law, J.D., 1980
Dartmouth College, B.A., with high distinction, Government (Honors), magna cum laude, 1977
Provided by Chambers
Robert Connolly is noted for his excellent ability as a trial lawyer. He offers significant expertise in tort disputes as part of a broad commercial litigation practice.
Provided by Chambers
"He is an excellent attorney who provides well-reasoned advice and counsel."
"He is an excellent attorney who provides well-reasoned advice and counsel."
