Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Legal Representation in Georgia
Founded in 1959 by Bobby Lee Cook, our firm has built a legacy of legal excellence spanning six decades. We prioritize personalized legal strategies tailored to each client's unique needs, combining meticulous preparation with a deep understanding of complex cases. Our attorneys specialize in personal injury, medical malpractice, criminal defense, family law, workers' compensation, and class action litigation.We approach every case with the rigor of trial preparation, ensuring no detail is overlooked while maintaining a client-centered focus. With offices in Georgia and Tennessee, we serve clients throughout the Southeast, upholding a tradition of integrity and results-driven advocacy established by our founders.
Services
Personal Injury
Medical Malpractice
Criminal Defense
Family Law
Workers' Compensation
Class Actions
Details
- Year established: 1959
Highlights and features
- We prepare every case for trial to ensure thorough evidence evaluation
- Our attorneys combine six decades of collective experience with personalized attention
- We focus on results-oriented legal strategies tailored to client objectives
- We maintain a legacy of integrity established by our founding attorneys
- Our firm serves clients across Georgia and Tennessee with local expertise
Services
Personal Injury
We represent clients in personal injury cases resulting from accidents caused by negligence. Our attorneys investigate liability, document damages, and pursue compensation for medical expenses and lost wages. With decades of trial experience, we negotiate aggressively with insurers while preparing for courtroom litigation when necessary.
Medical Malpractice
Our firm handles complex medical malpractice cases involving surgical errors, misdiagnoses, and birth injuries. We collaborate with medical experts to establish standard-of-care violations and quantify long-term damages. The team prepares comprehensive litigation strategies while seeking early resolutions that protect clients' financial futures.
Criminal Defense
We defend individuals facing felony and misdemeanor charges across Georgia and Tennessee. Our approach combines thorough evidence review, witness interviews, and strategic motion practice to challenge prosecutions. We represent clients in plea negotiations, pretrial hearings, and jury trials for drug offenses, DUIs, and violent crime allegations.
Family Law
Our attorneys resolve complex family law disputes involving child custody, property division, and spousal support. We prioritize amicable settlements while maintaining trial readiness to protect parental rights and financial interests. The firm handles high-asset divorces and contentious custody battles with sensitivity and legal precision.
Workers' Compensation
We advocate for injured workers seeking benefits under Georgia's workers' compensation system. Our services include proving workplace causation, challenging denied claims, and securing vocational rehabilitation. We represent clients in administrative hearings and appeals while negotiating with employers' insurance carriers.
People
Sutton Connelly
Attorney
Sutton Connelly specializes in personal injury litigation with a focus on catastrophic accident cases. He brings extensive trial experience to complex claims involving commercial trucking accidents and premises liability. His practice emphasizes maximizing client recovery through strategic evidence gathering and courtroom advocacy.
Charlie Bailey
Attorney
Charlie Bailey concentrates on medical malpractice and pharmaceutical liability cases. He has successfully represented clients in complex healthcare-related disputes involving surgical errors and medication overdoses. His practice combines medical expert consultation with aggressive discovery practices to build compelling cases.
David James Dunn
Attorney
David James Dunn handles criminal defense and family law matters with particular expertise in DUI defense and child custody disputes. He has secured favorable outcomes in numerous jury trials while negotiating reduced charges in complex felony cases. His approach balances legal rigor with client counseling.
Questions
What practice areas does Cook & Connelly specialize in?
We focus on personal injury, medical malpractice, criminal defense, family law, workers' compensation, and class action litigation across Georgia and Tennessee.
How does the firm handle case preparation?
Every case receives trial-level preparation, including evidence collection, witness interviews, and expert consultation, ensuring optimal negotiation positions or courtroom readiness.
What experience do your attorneys have?
Our attorneys collectively bring decades of litigation experience, with individual specializations in complex personal injury, medical malpractice, and criminal defense cases.
Do you handle cases outside Georgia?
Yes, we represent clients in Tennessee and other jurisdictions through attorney pro hac vice admissions when appropriate for the client's needs.
How does the firm communicate with clients?
We maintain direct attorney-client communication through regular updates, case strategy meetings, and immediate responsiveness to client inquiries.
Reviews (4)
Dene Delelia Payne
May 19, 2020
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Complete waste of time. at this point I wouldn't give their office $1 to take a case. very unprofessional & unreliable. lies after more lies from one of the attorneys there... smh
John Bird
Apr 06, 2020
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During these uncertain times stay safe, we need the best law firm around to be around as we re-emerge form the Corona virus. Happy belated birthday Bobby Lee!
Nicole Medlock
Oct 18, 2019
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Attorney Connelly is one of the best! Sweet person who makes you feel comfortable in the situation your going through. I would highly recommend him! He is true to his word and works to get you the best results.
LaDonna Chadwick McDowell Barton
Jun 16, 2014
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Mr. Bobby Lee Cook...he is absolutely a great attorney! Not, to mention.. a neighbour and friend, me and my family. We love him!!!
