Connell Foley’s Partner Leo J. Hurley Jr. has become a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in North America. The induction ceremony at which Hurley became a fellow took place recently during the organization’s recent annual meeting of the college in Washington, D.C.
Founded in 1950, the American College of Trial Lawyers is composed of the best of the trial bar from the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Fellowship in the College is extended by invitation only and only after careful investigation, to those experienced trial lawyers of diverse backgrounds, who have mastered the art of advocacy and whose professional careers have been marked by the highest standards of ethical conduct, professionalism, civility and collegiality.
Lawyers must have a minimum of 15 years trial experience before they can be considered for fellowship.
Its mission seeks to improve the standards of trial practice, professionalism, ethics, and the administration of justice through education and public statements on important legal issues relating to said mission. The college strongly supports the independence of the judiciary, trial by jury, respect for the rule of law, access to justice, and fair and just representation of all parties to legal proceedings.
Hurley is a partner in the firm of Connell Foley and has been practicing in Jersey City for more than 20 years. The newly inducted fellow is an alumnus of Notre Dame Law School. He is a first chair trial lawyer and experienced litigator who represents corporations and individuals both civilly and criminally.
Hurley’s litigation practice is national in breadth and substantively diverse in scope. He handles disputes among closely held businesses and publicly traded companies, including matters involving allegations of minority shareholder oppression, breaches of fiduciary duties, and violations of securities laws. Hurley regularly defends and advises corporations, government officials and private citizens in connection with government investigations and prosecutions, including allegations of money laundering, complex fraud, and political corruption.
Hurley is a past president of the Hudson County Bar Association, currently serves on the New Jersey State Bar Judicial and Prosecutorial Appointments Committee and is a Board Member of the Notre Dame Lawyers of New York.
Connell Foley, established in 1938, has hosted several former colleagues as fellows, including Jack Pindar, Bill McElroy, Adrian Foley, John LaVecchia, Judy Wahrenberger, and Kate Murphy. Currently, Hurley joins partners Jeffrey O’Hara, George Kenny, and recently hired partner Brian Neary as fellows of the college.
