Sean Connelly
About Sean Connelly
Sean Connelly is a lawyer based in Denver, CO and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2007. Sean Connelly is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Denver, Colorado
- Appellate Practice
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Current Firm: Connelly Law LLC
Education: Columbus School of Law, Catholic University of America, J.D., graduated 1983 and Fairfield University, AB, graduated 1980
Location: Denver, CO
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