Areas of practice

Connelly & Associates, P.C. is a Professional Corporation formed January 1, 1996, whose principal was formerly associated with Tuck, Freasier, Herbig Professional Associates, Inc. and Tuck & Connelly, P.C., a firm that had been in existence for approximately twenty-seven years in the Richmond, Virginia area. Colin specializes in real estate law and settlements with twenty-three years of experience. Colin is an approved closing attorney by all major title insurers in the Commonwealth of Virginia. His practice encompasses the entire Commonwealth of Virginia.
Colin Connelly is a native Virginian, born in Hopewell, Virginia on November 1, 1956. He is a graduate of the University of Richmond Law School and admitted to the bar in 1983. Colin's background training includes involvement in the area of real estate and loan closings for a period of eighteen years. His closing experience has covered the full spectrum from commercial to residential loans to second mortgage financing. He is a member of the American Bar Association and the Richmond Bar Association, as well as their respective Real Estate sections. In addition, he conducts training seminars for area realty companies. Colin is the legal counsel for the Southside Board of Realtors Central Virginia M.L.S. and the Southside Home Builders. He is a member of the Jefferson Davis Business Association, Chester Business Association, Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce, Inc., Colonial Heights Chamber of Commerce, Inc. and the Business Network International (BNI).

Areas of practice:

Practice of Real estate law is a specialty all its own. A real estate attorney understands the nuances, legalities, and idiosyncrasies of the real estate community. This background and knowledge blend the necessary legalities with the practicalities of home buying and selling. Knowledge of the custom and practices in the Commonwealth of Virginia's real estate community provides for smoother and more expeditious real estate transactions.

Knowledge of the customs and standards in the construction industry are a must when dealing with new home construction. Whether representing the builder or home buyer, the requisite relationship with the title insurers and the mortgage lenders.
Assures timely proficiently, and "hassle free" construction closings and draw reimbursements. As the legal representative of the Southside home Builders Association, we add familiarity and an understanding of the problems and issues facing the homebuilder and homebuyer in the area of new construction.

Our practice in foreclosure law includes the knowledge and background to represent the mortgage lender, the mortgage debtor, or foreclosure purchaser in a given matter. The ability to proficiently and timely conduct a foreclosure sale and/or closing is imperative to the parties due to time sensitive issues and deadlines. Effective negotiational skills on behalf of a mortgage debtor affords the means to prevent a homeowner from losing the home to foreclosure and/or ruining their credit by filing bankruptcy.

While most real estate sales contracts are still prepared by the agents in the transaction, more and more homeowners and homebuyers are seeking to sell or buy without the services of a licensed realtor. While the parties can negotiate the numerical terms necessary for establishing a contractual relationship, the services of a real estate attorney are paramount to both define and articulate the legalese necessary to prepare a valid and binding real estate contract. The real estate practitioner assures a meeting of the minds between the seller and buyer, which satisfies both the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the underwriting requirements of the mortgage lender(s).

Zoning issues and their resolution must mesh the requirements of the local zoning department with the wants and desires of the parties involved. Only a real estate practitioner knows the system and how to navigate through time consuming and tricky waters.

Home Builders Association of Virginia

Chester Business Association