Staff Profiles

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 12 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 served our country in the US National Guard Reserve for over 10 years. 

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 Juan Pablo Orozco Salazar has worked with Chris since 2010. He handles the front desk duties, filing documents at court, confirming appointments, etc. JP is also bilingual and a native of Columbia. He served our country in the 82nd Airborne.

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.