Matthew F Dolan
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Biography
Matthew F. Dolan is a lifelong resident of Connecticut. Attorney Dolan handles the firm’s Family Law matters, with a particular focus on high asset and high income divorce cases. Attorney Dolan has been named to the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 for the State of Connecticut, he has been selected as a New England Super Lawyers Rising Star in the area of Family Law for 2015 through 2019 (each year, no more than 2.5% are named to the Rising Stars list), and he received the 2017 Connecticut Law Tribune New Leader in the Law Award.
Attorney Dolan obtained both his Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctorate degrees from the University of Connecticut. While in law school, Attorney Dolan served as an intern for the Center for Children’s Advocacy, where he represented abused children in family law matters. Attorney Dolan held clerkships with the New Haven law firm Lynch, Traub, Keefe, & Errante, as well as the State of Connecticut Superior Court Family division. Throughout his various clerkships, Attorney Dolan played an active role in dozens of Family Law trials.
After graduating from law school, and prior to the founding of Dolan Divorce Lawyers, PLLC, Attorney Dolan worked as an associate attorney at the Bristol law firm of Furey, Donovan, Tracy & Daly, with a focus in Family Law.
Attorney Dolan is on the Board of Directors of the Jeremy Saxe Foundation for Education and Development, a nonprofit organization aimed at educating underprivileged youth in Nepal. Attorney Dolan resides in Milford.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Connecticut for 13 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Dolan Divorce Lawyers, PLLC
101 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, CT, 06510
Dolan Divorce Lawyers, PLLC
105 Church Street 1st Floor Unit #3, Guilford, CT, 06437
Dolan Divorce Lawyers, PLLC
36 Russ Street, Hartford, 3rd Floor, Hartford, CT, 06106
Dolan Divorce Lawyers, PLLC
1700 Bedford Street, Suite 202, Stamford, CT, 06905
Dolan Divorce Lawyers, PLLC
1305 Post Road, Suite 205, Fairfield, CT, 06824
Law Offices of Matthew F Dolan
444 Prospect Street Torrington, Torrington, CT, 06790
Law Offices of Matthew F Dolan
220 Main St South, Suite 204, Southbury, CT, 06488
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Matthew F Dolan's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 35 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | August 8, 2022 | Consulted Attorney
Never had the courtesy to return my calls
I called for a consultation to review my case. Spoke to one of the associates for about 45 minutes. While I wanted to hire the firm as my attorney, I called the office 3 or 4 times and no one had the courtesy to call me back.
Posted by Jeffrey | September 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Common Sense
Attorney Dolan did an excellent job of navigating a difficult divorce process for me. Despite the attempts of the other party, he was able to negotiate a fair deal and provided me with clear advice throughout the process. He was accessible via email, text, and phone and very responsive to my inquir...
Posted by anonymous | August 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Highly recommended
Matthew was great! I had the best possible outcome to my situation. I would recommend him to anyone.
Posted by anonymous | February 8, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Great Lawyer
I had a lot of emotions and needed a lawyer. I told him my entire situation and although I wanted him to solve all of my problems; he did as much as he could due to the limitations of the law not because he did not want to. He was able to meet me in my situation and explained things very well. I woul...
Posted by John | January 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Matthew Dolan Review
Matthew was clear in how to deal with my issue and was honest in with what we could and could not succeed. Thanks, Matthew.
Matthew F Dolan's Lawyer Endorsements
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Experience
Honors
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017
New Leaders of the Law, Connecticut Law Tribune
2017
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2016
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2013
Certified Guardian Ad Litem, Connecticut Judicial Branch
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Partner, Dolan Divorce Lawyers, PLLC
2012 - 2014
Associate, Furey, Donovan, Tracy & Daly, PC
2011 - 2012
Law Clerk, Lynch Traub Keefe & Errante, PC
2010 - 2011
Student Intern, Center for Children's Advocacy
2009 - 2011
Law Clerk, Connecticut Superior Court
2004 - 2005
Office Assistant, David Rosen & Associates
Associations
2014 - Present
Connecticut Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2014 - Present
New Haven ReadsTutor
2013 - Present
Connecticut Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Business Networking InternationalMember
2012 - Present
New Haven County Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Jeremy Saxe FoundationBoard of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
Accelerated Rehabilitation
Dismissal
Education
2012
JD
2009
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Personal Injury Cases from Start to Finish
2014
Publications
2014
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Car accident, rear-ended while a stop light, got a letter from their insurance company saying no liability coverage on policy
25 Sep 2014
How much does it cost to get legally separated in CT?
03 Sep 2014
In Connecticut do you have to be separated for 18 months before filing for divorce?
23 Aug 2014