John P. Connolly 
Chicago, Illinois

Practice Focus

John P. Connolly is an experienced trial lawyer with more than 20 years of experience in the preparation and defense of Illinois workers' compensation and employer liability matters.

Mr. Connolly is a founding partner of the firm of Brady, Connolly & Masuda, P.C. which specializes in the defense of Illinois employers in workers' compensation and civil related matters.

Mr. Connolly has substantial workers' compensation experience having practiced before the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission, Illinois Circuit and Appellate Courts, as well as U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois.

Mr. Connolly has tried multiple cases before the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission and has also successfully prosecuted cases through and including the Circuit and Appellate Courts of Illinois.

Professional Background

Mr. Connolly is active professionally as a member of the Illinois Defense Counsel, Illinois State Bar Association, and American Bar Association.

Mr. Connolly has been recognized by his peers as a Leading Lawyer in the categories of Illinois workers' compensation defense law. In addition, Mr. Connolly holds the highest rating from Martindale-Hubbell for ethics and legal ability.

Reported Cases

Roadside Auto Body, Inc. v. Miller , 285 Ill.App.3d 105, 673 N.E.2d 1145 (2nd Dist. 1996)

Hayden v. Industrial Commission , 214 Ill.App.3d 749, 574 N.E.2d 99 (1st Dist. 1991)

Education

Mr. Connolly graduated from Loyola University in Chicago and secured his law degree from DePaul University College of Law in 1984.

Trial Results

John P. Connolly successfully defended the employer in a claim involving an altercation between a teacher and students.

Successfully defended an elevator manufacturer in a case involving an elevator repairman who underwent an arthroscopic repair of the anterior labrum and debridement of the posterior tears of the shoulder.

Hayden v. Industrial Commission, et al.

Areas of Practice:

Workers' Compensation Defense

Employer Liability

Insurance Coverage

Premises Liability

Professional Liability

Appellate Experience

Bar Admissions:

Illinois, 1984

U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 1984

U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar

Education:

De Paul University College of Law, Chicago, Illinois, 1984
J.D.

Loyola University, Chicago, IL, 1981
B.A.

Representative Cases:

Hayden v. Illinois Industrial Commission, 214 Ill.App.3d 749 (1st Dist. 1991)

Roadside v. Miller, 220 Ill.Dec. 724 (2nd Dist. 1996)

Professional Associations and Memberships:

Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel, 1992 - Present

Member

Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel, 1994 - 1997

Member, Seminar Planning Committee

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

Illinois State Bar Association, Workers' Compensation Law Section Council, 1996 - Present

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Workers' Compensation Lawyers Association, 1990 - Present

Member