Firm
Members
The 120+ year legacy of the firm's founding
fathers and the tradition of sound legal advice and community involvement
is carried on today by our current firm members:
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Patrick M. (Marty) Connealy
Native of Gordon, Nebraska; Bachelor of Arts from College of St.
Thomas, 1973; Juris Doctorate from University of Nebraska-Lincoln,
1977; Keya Paha county attorney, 1977-1979; Dawes County deputy county
attorney, 1979-1982; Chadron assistant city attorney, 1979-1982;
Chadron State Foundation board member, 1991 to present; president,
Chadron State Foundation, 2003 to 2005; Chadron Public Schools
board member, 1999 to 2006; Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys
board member. As of 2006, Marty has practiced law in Chadron for over
28 years.
Areas of Specialty:
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Personal Injury
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Workers' Compensation
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Real Estate
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Estate Planning
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Probate
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George D. Watson, Jr. (of
Counsel)
Native of Bridegport, Nebraska; Bachelor of Arts from Hastings
College, 1972; Juris Doctorate from University of Nebraska-Lincoln,
1975. He has done post-doctoral study at the University of
Exeter, Exeter, England; and at the Harvard Law School. He is
the author of numerous articles published in various legal journals
and magazines, as well as the book "Prairie Justice: A One Hundred
Year Legal Study of Chadron and Dawes County." George is a member
of the Nebraska Governor's Commission on Alternatives to
Incarceration; member, Governor's Commission on Industry Within the
Nebraska Prison System; member, Nebraska Police Standards Advisory
Council (appointed by Gov. Nelson, 1994-1998; reappointed by Gov.
Johanns, 1999-2005); member, Nebraska Crime Commission, 1999-2000;
president of board of directors of Museum of the Fur Trade, Chadron,
NE; trustee, Nebraska Children's Home Society; currently serving as a
director with a grant from the International Association of Chiefs of
Police, which focuses on improving juvenile justice systems on
reservations; Chadron Rotary Club, past president; Paul Harris Fellow;
member, Rotary International Study Committee, 1985-1994. As of 2004,
George has practiced law in
Chadron for 28 years. He is also a Professor in Criminal Justice
Studies at Chadron State College.
Areas of Specialty:
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Business Planning
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Real Estate
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Estate Planning
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Probate
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Russ
Harford
Native of the Black Hills of South Dakota; Bachelor of Arts from
University of Maryland, 1975; Master of Arts in Guidance and
Counseling from Chadron State College, 1983; Juris Doctorate from
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1987; Chadron assistant city attorney,
1988-1989; Box Butte deputy county attorney, 1988-1989; Hay Springs
city attorney, 1993-present; Rushville city attorney, 1996 to present;
Chadron Public Schools Foundation treasurer; member of Chadron
Planning Commission; Chadron Rotary Club, past president; Dawes County
Crimestoppers board member; D.A.R.E. board member. As of 2004,
Russ has practiced law in
Chadron for 17 years.Areas of Specialty:
- Family Law
- Criminal Defense
- Social Security claims
- Real Estate
- Estate Planning
- Probate
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