Atty. Christopher B. Dolan
One of California’s premier plaintiffs’ law firms, the Dolan Law Firm represents clients in the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California. Since Chris Dolan founded the firm in 1995, he has recovered over $250 million for his clients.
Accidents & More Attorney · Serving San Francisco, CA · 33+ Years Experience
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About Christopher B. Dolan at a Glance
Christopher B. Dolan is a Founder & Chief Legal Counsel based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Dolan Law Firm PC. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, car accidents, discrimination, sexual harassment, and wrongful death. Admitted to practice in California (1993) and U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern and Central Districts of California (1993). Educated at Boston University (B.S., 1985). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Association for Justice. Serves clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Christopher B. Dolan
- One of California’s premier plaintiffs’ law firms, the Dolan Law Firm represents clients in the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California
- Since Chris Dolan founded the firm in 1995, he has recovered over $250 million for his clients
- Many of the firm’s cases involve bicycle, motorcycle and vehicle accidents, and pedestrians injured or killed by cars and trucks
- The firm also represents 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, school districts, public agencies, and product manufacturers
- Chris Dolan has been selected as one of the Top 25 Plaintiffs' Lawyers in California by the Daily Journal and has received honors and awards from numerous other publications including the California Lawyer of the Year Award from California Lawyer magazine
Practice Areas Explained
Christopher B. Dolan's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher B. Dolan handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Francisco.
Wrongful Termination in San Francisco
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Car Accidents in San Francisco
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Workplace Discrimination in San Francisco
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Sexual Harassment in San Francisco
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Wrongful Death in San Francisco
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in San Francisco
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Francisco are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
San Francisco Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a San Francisco-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in San Francisco Choose Christopher B. 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 Christopher B. Dolan's practice in the field of wrongful termination, car accidents, discrimination, sexual harassment, and wrongful death.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Christopher B. Dolan brings 33+ 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 California and U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern and Central Districts of California, Christopher B. Dolan can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wrongful termination, car accidents, and discrimination, Christopher B. Dolan can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in San Francisco
A San Francisco-based practice means Christopher B. 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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