Christopher B Dolan

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Christopher B Dolan

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 32 years

Personal injury Lawyer at San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Discrimination, Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accident

1438 Market Street, San Francisco, CA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Christopher

Biography

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

Personal Injury 50%

I am proud to be repeatedly rated as one of the top personal injury lawyers in California. We have obtained record recoveries in cases involving personal injury and wrongful death claims. We have a long and successful track record of litigating cases involving bicyclists, motorcycle riders, car drivers, and pedestrians injured or killed by cars, trucks, and other vehicles. We represent MUNI riders and other passengers injured while using public transportation.

34 years

50%
Car Accident 20%

34 years

20%
Discrimination 20%

I have obtained record recoveries for persons discriminated against or harassed at their workplace based on their race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, weight, height, disability, ethnicity, and age.

34 years

20%
Motorcycle Accident 10%

The Dolan Law Firm has been recognized as one of the leading motorcycle accident law firms in California. We have successfully represented over one hundred motorcycle crash victims and obtained over $25 million for our clients injured in motorcycle crashes or for the families of loved ones who died.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-45%

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2017 2016
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in California for 32 years

State: California

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Dolan Law Firm, PC

1438 Market Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102

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Dolan Law Firm, PC

1498 Alice Street, Oakland, CA, 94612

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Dolan Law Firm, PC

1000 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 2150, Los Angeles, CA, 90017

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Online Presence

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Christopher B Dolan's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Car Accidents

Posted by Martin | June 05, 2017 | Car Accidents

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 Ian McBride | September 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Dolan Law Firm is good business

I highly recommend the Dolan Law Firm. I was involved in accident several years ago and contacted Chris Dolan. He was very helpful in assisting me in resolving my case. Although my case was not a huge one, he still made sure to make me feel comfortable and informed throughout the process. Chris com...munication is very strong and he is very attentive to all your concerns. I want to say thank you for all of your time and I would recommend the Dolan Law Firm to anyone that is dealing with a traffic case.

Posted by Jesse | May 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Rear Ended

Last year myself my wife and son we're involved in an accident where we were hit from behind on his 10 birthday. We spent his birthday night in the ER . We contacted Dolan Law Firm and from day I felt we were in good hands. They are very welcoming, professional and knowledgeable of the law that appli...ed to our case. Dolan Law Firm always notified us of any changes and answer any questions that we had about what our future held. Dolans response time is excellent when ever I would call or email they respond right away. They have a team of outstanding people who are very polite and helpful anytime we called. When it came to resolving our case the communication could not have been better above I gave them 5 stars I truly believe they deserve 10. I feel they truly care about the people that they deal with and want to see them with the best possible resolution. I would definitely recommend hiring Dolan Law Firm.

Posted by Shaheem | March 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Don't go anywhere else! I highly recommend this Attorney

Chris Dolan of the Dolan Law Firm is the most competent and successful attorney, bar none, that has ever represented me, and the best attorney to whom I have ever referred business. I was in an automobile accident and I can't say enough as to how I was treated by Chris and his team, and the ultimate ...results they provided to me for my case far exceeded my expectations. I have since referred many, many people to Mr. Dolan & his law firm and continue to be impressed with their results, their demeanor, and their desire to represent their clients in the best possible manner. I highly recommend Chris Dolan and the Dolan Law Firm for representation in your legal matters, and their is no other lawyer with Mr. Dolan's drive , compassion, intellect, humility and work ethic.

Posted by Olivia | February 24, 2016 | Car Accidents

Shark or an Attorney!

We sought legal advice from Chris Dolan when my family and I was in a motor vehicle accident. He provided exceptional service. He was prompt with hisresponses and provided detailed guidance as to what the process would be for our situation. I would highly recommend anyone to contact Chris Dolan if yo...u've ever been in a motor vehicle accident and require representation. - Olivia

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Christopher B Dolan's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Christopher
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John Bonagofsky

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Chris Dolan is one of the best trial lawyers in California."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Christopher. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Michael Rahmanou

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Dolan is a great attorney. And cares tremendously in helping other lawyers dealing with difficult areas of law that is changing on daily basis. I have met and talked Mr. Dolan on numerous times despite his very busy schedule, and everytime he adds to my knowledge. He cares deeply about his clients. Loves what he does. I look forward with with him."

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Ike Kaludi

Unknown lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mahsa Gholami

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Stephen Jaffe

Employment and labor lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chris is a great attorney and I highly recommend him."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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

Consumer Attorneys of California

Past President

San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association

Past President

American Association for Justice

Member, Board of Governors

Sample of Legal Cases

Williams v. Wyndham Vacation Owernship

$20 million verdict

Rizkallah and Issa v. FedEx

$61 million verdict

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Education

N/A

Georgetown University Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Boston University

Master's of Science

N/A

Boston University

Bachelor's Degree

N/A

Instituto Internacional De Madrid

Publications

Languages

Spanish

English

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