I am so grateful to have long serving, capable and trustworthy people working with me. I could not work at the level that we aspire without such experienced and reliable people to count on. Some of my staff have been working in the legal community longer than some of the lawyers I see practicing!
Chris Connelly
Senior Paralegal Isabel Bravo Bucaram has worked at Christopher A. Connelly PA since 2000. In her 11 years, she has attained the title of North Carolina Certified Paralegal and Mecklenburg County Certified Spanish Interpreter. She is Mr. Connelly's 'go to" person for criminal and traffic matters, handling driving privileges, subpoenas, court liaison etc.
Isabel is a native of Ecuador and was honorably discharged from the US National Guard Reserve after 10 years of service.
Paralegal Mandy Farris has worked with Chris since 1994. She handles administrative matters, bookkeeping and civil matters. A rare breed known as a native Charlottean, Mandy can trace her family back to General Robert E. Lee and beyond.
Legal Assistant Maria Gallegos has worked with Chris since 2011. She handles the front desk duties: greeting clients, filing documents at court, confirming appointments etc. Maria is also bilingual and native of Ecuador. She has worked in the legal profession in North and South Carolina for over five years.
Winston and Dustye have each been supporting the law office for many years in different roles. However, no email address is assigned to them as of yet. Stay tuned.

