Lauded Elder Lawyer

Certified elder law attorney R.J. Connelly 3rd, a longtime seasonal resident of the Vineyard, has been awarded the Alliance for Better Long-Term Care’s Hero Award for his dedication to protecting elder rights.

Mr. Connelly has practiced elder law for more than 16 years and maintains offices in both Pawtucket, R.I. and Mystic, Conn. He is also certified to practice law in Massachusetts.

The Alliance for Better Long-Term Care acts as a long-term care ombudsmen for Rhode Island and advocates for those who have been victims of abuse, neglect or financial exploitation.