Legal Eagles 2021: Mike Conner, Conner Law Group

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“The secret to success is faith, family and firm, in that order. You cannot accomplish anything in life without faith in what you believe in, which in turn gives you faith in yourself.”

– Mike Conner

Corporate To Individual

Why law?

“It seemed a natural choice to me as I am very analytical. Lawyers analyze data, facts, people, places and things, and after I do that, I am able to give advice and assist my clients with reaching their objectives. While I started out being good at analysis, I have only gotten better with time. I think my ability to work hard, understand my client’s objectives and provide a high level of both analysis and know-how toward resolution of our clients’ problems are all qualities that make Conner Law a great firm. The ability to size up the situation and promote answers is what works for me as a lawyer.”

Why Savannah?

“If you are a businessperson, I cannot imagine a better place to be. Savannah is beautiful and alive, always growing, emerging, and evolving. There is an energy about the place that seems to feed on itself, with new people, new businesses coming in and those new people bring more energy. And, and if you look at things that we have in Savannah that you never would expect for a small city, such as dining, entertainment, history… Savannah is off the charts. It is reminiscent of a European city with the river at its heart.”

Conner’s motto

“Our mission statement is to glorify God by enriching others’ lives, having a positive influence on everyone we meet and being a faithful steward of everything that is entrusted to us. We do this by delivering excellent legal services, professional counsel and advice.”

Mike Conner and The Conner Law Group haVE been recognized by “U.S. News & World Report” as a “Best Law Firm,” WITH the depth of experience to manage complex litigation of any size.

Conner credits his father as the main inspiration in his life, watching him sacrifice for his family while working hard, yet always making time to ensure Conner and his sister were always pointed in the right direction. It is upon this foundation that Conner has built his life, faith and career.

Like most other lawyers with a family, finding that work-life balance is one of the biggest challenges. “I could work seven days a week and looking at the workload I probably should,” Conner laughs, “however, I have two teenage sons and a wonderful wife. I have a hard time putting down the practice and making time for what is really important.” To that end, Conner is continually looking for ways to create more time for his faith and family.

“The secret to success is faith, family and firm, in that order,” he explains. “You cannot accomplish anything in life without faith in what you believe in, which in turn gives you faith in yourself. My family and their love and support is my bedrock, in addition to my reason for getting up in the morning.”

But one can only row a boat so far alone, and it is Conner’s team that allows Conner Law Group to successfully navigate upstream and against that outgoing tide.

“I think the pinnacle of any career is when third parties and peers recognize excellence,” Conner continues. Over the years, Conner Law has been able to decorate their walls with plaques that say Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, Best Law Firms, Legal Elite, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum­—the list goes on—presented to them by distinguished organizations who have recognized Conner Law Group as being among the best – in fact, among the elite. “The bottom line is that you cannot buy that third-party recognition, you must earn it through hard work and good, client-driven results,” Conner states. “It means something to me to be recognized by the best as being among the best. I am extremely proud of that fact.” •

The Conner Law Group
7 E Congress St, Savannah, GA
912.373.8967
theconnerlawgroup.com

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