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John P. Connelly

Partner Boston

John’s practice is focused in civil litigation (trial and appellate) with an emphasis on construction matters. He also represents clients in matters involving commercial, real estate, professional liability, and insurance coverage disputes, as well as surety and fidelity bonds.

John serves as Vice Chair of the Construction & Public Contracts group.

Experience

Reported Cases

  • Mike Glynn & Company v. Hy-Brasil Restaurants, Inc., 75 Mass. App. Ct. 322 (2009)
  • N.B. Kenney Company, Inc. v. National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, PA, 70 Mass. App. Ct. 740 (2007)
  • C&I Steel, LLC v. Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America, 70 Mass. App. Ct. 653 (2007) (amicus brief)
  • United States ex rel. Metric Electric v. EnviroServe, Inc. and National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, PA, 361 F.Supp.2d 56 (D. Mass. 2003)
  • NASCO, Inc. v. Public Storage, Inc., 29 F.3d 28 (1st Cir. 1994)
  • Bolen v. Paragon Plastics, Inc., 747 Supp. 103 (D. Mass. 1990)
  • Paterson-Leitch Company, Inc. v. Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company, 840 F.2d 985 (1st Cir. 1988)

Credentials

Work Experience

  • Hinckley Allen
    • Partner (2009-Present)
  • Peabody & Arnold LLP
    • Partner (1995-2008)
    • Associate (1992-1994)
  • Hutchins & Wheeler
    • Associate (1985-1992)
  • Morrison, Mahoney & Miller
    • Summer Associate (1984)
  • City of Boston Law Department
    • Legal Intern (1983-1984)

Honors & Awards

  • Best Lawyers in America® (2016-2024)
    • Lawyer of the Year (2020)
    • Construction Law
    • Litigation – Construction
  • Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers
    • Construction
  • Martindale-Hubbell® AV Peer Review Rating, Recipient
  • Super Lawyers, Massachusetts (2020-2023)
  • Boston Magazine, Top Lawyers (2022-2023)
    • Construction
  • Town of Needham, Richard P. Melick Foundation Award (2004)

Charitable & Civic Involvement

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham
    • Board of Advisors (2007-2008)
    • Board of Trustees (2008-Present)
  • Cotting School, Board of Trustees (2022-Present)
  • Needham Community Council, Board of Directors (2010-Present)
  • Needham Youth Hockey
    • Former Coach
    • Former Vice President
    • Former Board of Directors Member
  • Town of Needham
    • Town Meeting Member (1990-Present)
    • Finance Committee (2009-Present)
    • Permanent Public Building Committee (1996-2008)
    • Chairman (1998-2008)
  • Yale Alumni Fund, Class Agent

Professional Affiliations

  • American Bar Association
    • Forum on the Construction Industry
    • Litigation Section
    • Construction Litigation Committee
    • Tort and Insurance Practice Section
    • Fidelity & Surety Law Committee, Vice-Chair (2001-2007)
  • Boston Bar Association
    • Real Estate Section
    • Construction Law Committee, Co-Chair (2007-2009)
  • Massachusetts Bar Association
  • Massachusetts Defense Lawyers Association
  • Real Estate Bar Association of Massachusetts (REBA)
  • Urban Land Institute

Bar Memberships

  • Massachusetts, 1985
  • United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, 1987
  • United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, 1986

Newsroom

Publication

Massachusetts Trial Court Strictly Applies Prompt Pay Act

Tocci Building Corp. v. IRIV Partners, LLC et al.On November 19, 2020, the Suffolk County Superior Court (Judge Ricciuti) issued a decision strictly applying the payment requisition rejection requirements of the Massachusetts Prompt Pay Act, which applies …

Publication

Massachusetts Federal Court: Damage Resulting from Faulty Workmanship May Be a Covered “Occurrence” under CGL Policy

In an important ruling for contractors and their insurers, the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts recently ruled that damage resulting from faulty workmanship was an insured “occurrence” under a Commercial General Liability …

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Firm News

Hinckley Allen’s Legal Excellence Recognized by Boston Magazine

Hinckley Allen is pleased to announce that numerous attorneys have been recognized by Boston Magazine, earning the prestigious title of "The Top Lawyers of 2023." This annual accolade, initiated in 2021, is designed to highlight outstanding legal talent in…

Firm News

57 Hinckley Allen Lawyers Included in 2023 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

A total of 57 Hinckley Allen attorneys were named to the Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars lists in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Upstate New York for 2023, including those newly recognized as well as featured in Top Lists.Ger…

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Case Study

Hinckley Allen Secures Complex Financing Package for Construction of Medical Campus at Rock Row in Westbrook Maine

In a remarkable display of legal acumen, Hinckley Allen successfully closed a highly intricate financing transaction, marking an exciting moment for long-time client Waterstone Properties Group. The over $100 Million financing will help facilitate the cons…

Events

Past Event

WEBINAR: 2022 Compliance Training

March 10, 2022

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Past Event

WEBINAR: The Massachusetts Prompt Payment Act and Retainage on Public Projects

February 26, 2021

Hinckley Allen’s Construction and Public Contracts Group – together with CIM and UCANE – will be hosting a webinar to address important issues relating to the Massachusetts Prompt Payment Act as well as retainage on public projects. Hear from our att…

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