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Christopher B Dolan
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About Christopher
Biography
Recognized as one of California’s premier plaintiffs’ law firms, the Dolan Law Firm represents clients in the San Francisco Bay Area and across California. Since I founded the firm in 1995, we have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for our clients. Many of our cases involve car/Uber, bicycle, and motorcycle crashes, and pedestrians injured or killed by cars and trucks. We also represent employees in harassment, wrongful termination, and whistleblower cases, as well as families whose loved ones were harmed at senior or nursing homes. On behalf of courageous clients, I am spearheading many of the most significant and challenging lawsuits filed in California state and federal courts against insurance companies, Fortune 500 companies, cities and other public agencies, and product manufacturers. I am proud to have been selected repeatedly as one of the Top 25 Plaintiffs' Lawyers in California by the Daily Journal and to have received honors and awards from numerous other publications including Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers and U.S. News.
Rated San Francisco's Best Injury Lawyer & U.S. News Best Law Firm. Relentless & principled advocate
We have obtained millions for car accident victims, including bicycle riders & pedestrians.
I have obtained over $80 million for clients who were subjected to discrimination & harassment.
I am a lawyer who rides and understand how devastating a serious crash can be. We will fight for you
I have successfully tried over 50 cases & have been rated as the Best Injury Lawyer in San Francisco
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
34 years
34 years
34 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-45%
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in California for 32 years
State: California
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Location
Gallery
Online Presence
Other places you can find Christopher online.
Christopher B Dolan's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 18 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Kimberly | November 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Thankful
Last year, I got attacked by a dog. The dog bit off the top of my ear and chunk out the top of my arm. I was referred to Dolan Law Firm and worked with Megan Irish and Quentin Cutlip. My experience with Dolan Law was excellent. Not only were they sympathetic to what happened to me, I knew they really...
Posted by Maya | July 27, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
Thank you Atty. Mari Bandoma Callado!
I went to seek advice regarding my (previous) contract position and possible breach of contract by my employer. I was assisted by Atty. Mari Bandoma Callado, she discussed my rights thoroughly and I felt very confident after our meeting and was able to set things straight with my employer/agency. I ...
Posted by Martin | June 3, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
My car accident
Not too long ago I was involved in a car accident in which I was T-boned by another vehicle. I spoke with an attorney at the Dolan Law Firm and was advised of my rights concerning the accident. If I am involved in another accident I will be calling Dolan right away.
Posted by Ernie | March 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Top Notch Lawyer
The Dolan Firm is a superb law firm. Chris Dolan took my took on my families case when no other attorney would. I knew the case would be challenging and that going against a medical center would deter a lot of attorneys due to the unfair MICRA caps. Chris Dolan told me in the beginning that my case w...
Posted by Marta | March 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Excellent Employment Lawyer
Chris Dolan and his team are excellent. I first reached out to Dolan Law when I found myself in an unfortunate situation with my previous employer. Mr. Dolan and his associate worked hard on my behalf and were successful at achieving a great resolution on my case in a short period of time.
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"Chris Dolan is one of the best trial lawyers in California."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
AV-Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Top Plaintiffs Verdicts In California By Impact, Daily Journal
2017
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers
2017
Product Liability Litigation - Plantiff, Best Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Top 100 Lawyers in Northern California, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Product Liability Litigation - Plantiff, Best Lawyers
2016
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers
2016
Top 30 Plaintiffs Lawyers in California, Daily Journal
2016
Best Injury Lawyer, SF Weekly
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Top 100 Lawyers in Northern California, Super Lawyers
2015
Top 25 Plaintiffs' Lawyers in California, Daily Journal
2015
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers
2015
Product Liability Litigation - Plantiff, Best Lawyers
2015
Best Injury Lawyer, SF Weekly
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Best Injury Lawyer, SF Weekly
2014
Top 100 Lawyers in Northern California, Super Lawyers
2014
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers
2014
Product Liability Litigation - Plantiff, Best Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Top 100 Lawyers in Northern California, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Top 100 Lawyers in Northern California, Super Lawyers
2011
Top 100 Lawyers in Northern California, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Top 100 Lawyers in California, Daily Journal
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Top 100 Lawyers in Northern California, Super Lawyers
2009
Top 100 Lawyers in Northern California, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Top 100 Lawyers in Northern California, Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Califonia Lawyer Attorney of the Year (CLAY), California Lawyer Magazine
2007
Top 500 Leading Lawyers in America, Lawdragon
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Top 100 Lawyers in Northern California, Super Lawyers
2006
Consumer Attorney of the Year, Consumer Attorneys of California
2006
Trial Lawyer of the Year, San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association
2006
Top 100 Lawyers in Northern California, Super Lawyers
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2005
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2004
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
1995 - Present
Founder/Lead Trial Counsel, Dolan Law Firm
Associations
Past President
Past President
Member, Board of Governors
Sample of Legal Cases
$20 million verdict
$61 million verdict
Education
N/A
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Master's of Science
N/A
Bachelor's Degree
N/A
Publications
2017
2017
2016
2016
2016
2016
2015
2015
2015
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2014
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2011
2010
2010
Languages
Spanish
English