profile image

Edward G. Connette

Essex Richards PA

Edward (Woody) Connette has practiced law for more than 40 years. He has tried cases and appeals in federal and state courts, representing clients who have suffered catastrophic personal injuries, loss of family members by wrongful death, long-term disability benefit claims, and a wide variety of other litigation matters.

Woody also has participated in class action litigation for more than 35 years, including consumer, employment, shareholder, and civil rights class actions.

Woody is familiar with ERISA and other federal and state laws and regulations in the retirement, disability and health care area. He has a long history of mental health and disability advocacy, ranging from individual incompetency and guardianship matters to large disability rights class actions.

While Woody is a litigator, the breadth of his experience makes him an adept counselor, assisting clients in developing strategies to attain objectives without litigation.

He is a frequent speaker and teacher at various continuing education programs. He has taught trial practice skills for the National Institute of Trial Advocacy. He has spoken on a wide range of topics for bar and community groups, including national ERISA conferences, the North Carolina and South Carolina Bar Associations, American Advocates for Justice, North Carolina Advocates for Justice, and the North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys.

His publications include articles on trial skills such as depositions for the American Bar Association’s Litigation Section, health care advocacy for the North Carolina Medical Journal and the American Bar Association, and professionalism for the North Carolina State Bar.

Woody’s bar activities include an appointment to the Chief Justice’s Commission on Professionalism, service on the Board of Governors of the North Carolina Bar Association and other leadership positions. The North Carolina Bar Association has given its H. Brent McKnight Professionalism Award, and the Mecklenburg County Bar has given its Ayscue professionalism Award to Woody. He has been recognized as one of the North Carolina Legal Elite, the Best Lawyers in America, North Carolina Super Lawyers, and other listings.

Among his volunteer and community activities, Woody has served on the national Board of Trustees and as President for United Cerebral Palsy, based in Washington, D.C., as President of Easter Seals/UCP of North Carolina, as Executive Board Chair for the National Patient Advocate Foundation, and as Chair of the Permanent Judicial Commission of the Presbytery of Charlotte.

He has served on the boards of the Charlotte Light Factory, the Mecklenburg Medical Society’s Bioethics Resource Group, Legal Services of Southern Piedmont, Carolina Legal Assistance, The Council on Adolescent Pregnancy, Bare Bones Theater Group, and other nonprofit organizations.

EDUCATION :

  • University of North Carolina School of Law, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 1977 J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence
  • Davidson College, Davidson, North Carolina, 1974 B.A., Bachelor of Arts

Bar Admissions:

  • Connecticut, 1977
  • North Carolina, 1980
  • U.S. Supreme Court, 1985

Professional Associations:

  • North Carolina Bar Association
  • Mecklenburg County Bar

Cost

Rate : $$$

What types of cases Attorney Edward G. Connette & Essex Richards PA can handle?
Essex Richards PA can handle cases related to laws concerning Wrongful Death, Personal Injury, Litigation, Employment, Class Action. We manually verify each attorney’s practice areas before approving their profiles and reviews on our website.
Where is Essex Richards PA located?
Essex Richards PA is located at 1701 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203, USA. You can reach out to Essex Richards PA using their phone line 704.377.4300. You can also check their website essexrichards.com.
How much would it cost to hire Essex Richards PA?
Edward G. Connette lawyer charges are specific to each case. However, they work with contingency fees and its ranges from $$ to $$$. They also provide free consultation [and no obligation quotes] if you are interested to hire.
Are Edward G. Connette reviews trust-able?
We have the ratings and reviews moderation team who checks and verifies every review submitted on our website manually. You can trust all the reviews you see on Edward G. Connette lawyer profile listing.

Rate and write a review

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Is this your profile?Claim it now.

Make sure your information is up to date.
Essex Richards PA
1701 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203, USA
Get directions
diamond elite badge
profile image

Robert L. McKenna III

4.8
Huntington Beach, California, US
Advertisement
diamond elite badge
profile image

Tyler Nicoll

0.0
Naples, Florida, US
Advertisement
diamond elite badge
profile image

Lina Stillman

4.9
New York, New York, US
Advertisement
diamond elite badge
profile image

David Centeno

4.5
New York, New York, US
Advertisement