Mr. John Ford Connell, Jr.

John Connell is an Associate in the Greenville, South Carolina, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. His practice focuses on employment litigation matters in both state and federal court.

Mr. Connell has handled a variety of cases involving employment discrimination based on age, race, and sex; sexual harassment; wrongful discharge; retaliatory discharge; breach of contract; breach of covenants not to compete; wage and hour disputes; and, unfair trade practices.

Mr. Connell has tried several cases to full verdict and routinely argues motions before South Carolina’s courts. Prior to joining Jackson Lewis, Mr. Connell was employed with a large, regional law firm where he routinely handled business and employment related litigation. Immediately following law school, he was a judicial law clerk for The Honorable Roger L. Couch of the South Carolina Circuit Court.

While in college, Mr. Connell worked for the United States Department of State at the U.S. Consulate in Leipzig, Germany. He continues to maintain proficiency in German.

John Ford Connell, Jr. Publications

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Options for Enticing Workers to Return from Unemployment after COVID-19 Shutdowns

May 4, 2020

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South Carolina Unemployment Notice Requirements Updated

April 22, 2020

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South Carolina Requirements for Back to Work Offers

May 14, 2020