Dennis J. Connolly

Dennis J. Connolly

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

3.0 (1 reviews)
Atlanta, Georgia
39+ years experience
Alston & Bird LLP
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Contact Information

One Atlantic Center, 1201 West Peachtree Street, Suite 4900, Atlanta, GA 30309-3424
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Bio

Mr. Connolly’s primary practice is the representation of debtors and creditors’ committees in large Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases. He has been involved in national cases in a number of different industries, including manufacturing, transportation, finance, defense contracting and space and technology. He has appeared in Alabama, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas and West Virginia courts. Mr. Connolly has represented parties in interest in major Chapter 11 cases, including Delta Air Lines, Refco, Inc., Enron Corp., Zale Corporation, Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc., AmeriServe and Winn-Dixie. He is a Fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy and a director of the Southeastern Bankruptcy Law Institute. He has been selected as a leading practitioner by Chambers USA, listed in Super Lawyers magazine and named Lawyer of the Year in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law for 2014 (Atlanta) by Best Lawyers in America. He was named in Super Lawyers magazine’s “Top 100: 2014-2016 Georgia Super Lawyers Top List.” He has been actively involved in the bank crisis, representing bank holding companies and their directors and officers in litigation with bankruptcy trustees. He has represented purchasers of assets in nationwide cases. Mr. Connolly’s primary practice is the representation of debtors and creditors’ committees in large Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases. He has been involved in national cases in a number of different industries, including manufacturing, transportation, finance, defense contracting and space and technology. He has appeared in Alabama, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas and West Virginia courts. Mr. Connolly has represented parties in interest in major Chapter 11 cases, including Delta Air Lines, Refco, Inc., Enron Corp., Zale Corporation, Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc., AmeriServe and Winn-Dixie. He is a Fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy and a director of the Southeastern Bankruptcy Law Institute. He has been selected as a leading practitioner by Chambers USA, listed in Super Lawyers magazine and named Lawyer of the Year in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law for 2014 (Atlanta) by Best Lawyers in America. He was named in Super Lawyers magazine’s “Top 100: 2014-2016 Georgia Super Lawyers Top List.” He has been actively involved in the bank crisis, representing bank holding companies and their directors and officers in litigation with bankruptcy trustees. He has represented purchasers of assets in nationwide cases.

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Awards & Recognition

  • Lawyer of the Year: Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Atlanta (2024)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Atlanta (2020)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Bankruptcy, Atlanta (2018)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Atlanta (2014)
  • Recognized: Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Recognized: Litigation - Bankruptcy
  • Listed in Georgia Trend’s Legal Elite, 2006-2016
  • Listed in Who’s Who Legal: USA, 2016
  • Listed in the Guide to the World’s Leading Insolvency and Restructuring Lawyers, 2006-2016
  • Noted as a “Georgia Super Lawyer” in Atlanta Magazine, 2004-2014 editions
  • Selected in 2003-2016 as a leading insolvency practitioner by Chambers & Partners USA

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2005

Education

  • The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., graduated 1986

Reviews

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Sarah Cooper

3 weeks ago

Solid but Room for Improvement

Dennis J. Connolly's expertise in bankruptcy law is clear, especially given his considerable experience and recognition as a 'Lawyer of the Year.' He handled our Chapter 11 case with an impressive grasp of complex creditor-debtor issues, and his strategic advice was well-grounded in decades of practice. However, communication was sometimes delayed, and expectations were not always clearly set upfront. While the outcome was satisfactory, the process could have been smoother. His legal skills are undeniable, but his client management approach could use refinement. For large bankruptcy cases, he's a capable choice, but patience is required.

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