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Peter John Nolan
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Biography
Peter J. Nolan is Of Counsel with Slovak Baron Empey Murphy & Pinkney, practicing in the area of civil litigation, labor and employment litigation, and public agency litigation. Prior to joining Slovak Baron Empey Murphy & Pinkney, Mr. Nolan was a prosecutor with the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office for 19 years, where he served as supervisor of the Homicide and Gang Unit.
Mr. Nolan has extensive litigation experience, having tried over a hundred cases to verdict. His success in trial led to Mr. Nolan receiving many professional accolades for his service. Most notably, being recognized by the California District Attorney’s Association as the “Statewide Outstanding Prosecutor of the Year” for 2013. He was also named Riverside County District Attorney “Prosecutor of the Year” in 2008, 2009, and 2013.
Mr. Nolan also serves as Professor of Law at the California Desert Trial Academy, where he teaches Evidence and Trial Advocacy. Mr. Nolan served as the Keynote Speaker at the 2018 CDTA Commencement Ceremony.
Mr. Nolan has always been involved with our community, striving to make a difference in the lives of others. He has volunteered his time with the Family YMCA of the Desert Youth & Government Program, coached high school mock trial teams, managed/coached youth sport teams, and participated in various community improvement projects ranging from food and clothing drives to child abuse prevention, graffiti removal and gang awareness programs.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Litigation
50%
Lawsuits and Disputes
20%
Employment and Labor
10%
Government
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in District of Columbia for 4 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2021
No misconduct found
Licensed in Nevada for 7 years
State: Nevada
Acquired: 2018
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 26 years
State: California
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
Slovak Baron Empey Murphy & Pinkney, LLP
1800 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA, 92262-7104
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Posted by DeAnna | October 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
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I cannot speak highly enough about Mr. Nolan and the legal services he and his firm provided for me in regards to the Unlawful Detainer I had to deal with. Not only is Mr. Nolan compassionate to his clients, but his professionalism and tactics to fight for your rights are tremendous. He knows his w...
Peter John Nolan's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Pete Nolan for over 20 years. He was an excellent prosecutor, winning CA's best prosecutor in 2013. he has since become an excellent civil attorney. he can be trusted to handle any matter, regardless of how complex. I would strongly recommend Pete for any civil dispute you have!"
"I have known Pete Nolan for a couple of decades from his work in the local DA's office, and he has always impressed me as trustworthy, truthful, hard-working, honest, fair, and competent. I could always trust his word to me about matters [which sadly is not a characteristic of all of the DAs in Riverside County!], and I could trust that it was sound, well-thought-out, and fair. I endorse Pete Nolan without reservation; he is a fine attorney and a fine person."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is one of the finest trial attorneys I have ever dealt with."
David Greenberg
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2020
AV-Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Statewide Outstanding Prosecutor of the Year, California District Attorneys Association
2013
Prosecutor of the Year, Riverside County District Attorney
2009
Prosecutor of the Year, Riverside County District Attorney
2008
Prosecutor of the Year, Riverside County District Attorney
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Of Counsel, Slovak Baron Empey Murphy & Pinkney, LLP
2013 - Present
Professor, California Desert Trial Academy
1999 - 2018
Supervising Deputy District Attorney, Riverside County District Attorney's Office
Associations
2018 - Present
State Bar of Nevada
2018 - Present
Desert Bar Association
1999 - Present
State Bar of California
Education
1999
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
California State University-Fresno
BA
Speaking Engagements
2019
MCLE
Post Trial Procedures
2018
Legal Secretaries, Inc. MCLE
Trial Prep 101 - Helping Your lawyers Succeed at Trial
2018
Commencement Ceremony
Keynote Speaker
Publications
2019
SBEMP Newsletter
The Art of Persuasion - Ethos, Pathos and Logos
2019
SBEMP Newsletter
California Consumer Privacy Act will soon be law - Why you need to be informed
Languages
English
Activity
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