Atty. Brian Michael Dolan
Brian Michael Dolan is a lawyer practicing government relations, admiralty and maritime law. Brian received a B.S. degree from American University, School of Government, and has been licensed for 50 years.
Admiralty and Maritime Law & More Attorney · Serving Tampa, FL · 50+ Years Experience
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About Brian Michael Dolan at a Glance
Brian Michael Dolan is an Of Counsel based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Thorn | Lawrence, P.L.. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on government and maritime. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1976) and Pennsylvania (1976). Educated at American University, School of Government B.S. Political Science Tulane University School of Law J.D. & LL.M. Tulane University School of Law Maritime Law (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serves clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Brian Michael Dolan
- Brian Michael Dolan is a lawyer practicing government relations, admiralty and maritime law
- Brian received a B.S. degree from American University, School of Government, and has been licensed for 50 years
- Brian practices at Thorn | Lawrence, P.L. in Tampa, FL
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Brian Michael Dolan's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian Michael Dolan handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Tampa.
Government & Administrative Law in Tampa
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Maritime & Admiralty Law in Tampa
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
Brian Michael Dolan is one of 11,459 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Florida →
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Tampa
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Tampa are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Tampa Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in Tampa Choose Brian Michael Dolan
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Brian Michael Dolan's practice in the field of government and maritime.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Brian Michael Dolan brings 50+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, Brian Michael Dolan can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering government and maritime, Brian Michael Dolan can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Tampa
A Tampa-based practice means Brian Michael Dolan attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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