Firm Members

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:

• Personal Injury

  • with special interest in wrongful death claims and motor vehicle accidents

• Workers' Compensation

• Real Estate

• Estate Planning

• Probate

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:

• Business Planning

  • including the establishment of Corporations, Limited Liability Companies and Partnerships

• Real Estate

• Estate Planning

• Probate

Areas of Specialty:

• Family Law
• Criminal Defense
• Social Security claims
• Real Estate
• Estate Planning
• Probate