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Atty. Jeffrey J. Nolan

Atty. Jeffrey J. Nolan

Jeffrey J. Nolan's litigation and counseling practice with Holland & Knight, LLP focuses on: representing employers and institutions of higher education before courts and administrative agencies in employment and student-related matters; advising employers and institutions of higher education on the resolution and legal implications of employment and student-related issues; and assisting employers and institutions of higher education in the development and implementation of appropriate policies, handbooks and training programs.

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Profile Summary

About Jeffrey J. Nolan at a glance

Jeffrey J. Nolan is a employment and education attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Holland & Knight LLP. Admitted to practice in Vermont, Vermont Bar Association, Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association, and New York, New York State Bar Association. Educated at University of Vermont (BA, 1988). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Education Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jeffrey J. Nolan's litigation and counseling practice with Holland & Knight, LLP focuses on: representing employers and institutions of higher education before courts and administrative agencies in employment and student-related matters
  • advising employers and institutions of higher education on the resolution and legal implications of employment and student-related issues
  • and assisting employers and institutions of higher education in the development and implementation of appropriate policies, handbooks and training programs
  • Mr. Nolan speaks regularly at national, regional and local-audience seminars on employment law issues and legal issues affecting colleges and universities
  • He often provides training for and consults with clients around the country regarding workplace violence prevention, campus threat assessment, and sexual violence prevention and response
  • In 2009-2011, Mr. Nolan participated as a subject matter expert in the development of the curriculum for a U.S
  • Department of Justice-funded program, "Campus Threat Assessment Training: A Multidisciplinary Approach for Institutions of Higher Education," and co-presented that training at 10 locations throughout the United States
  • Mr. Nolan has published numerous nationally-distributed articles regarding threat assessment (in both peer-reviewed and non-peer-reviewed journals), employment law, and related issues, and he contributes regularly to the Vermont Employment Law Letter authored and edited by the firm
  • Mr. Nolan is listed in Chambers & Partners America's Leading Lawyers for Business in the area of Labor and Employment law, in The Best Lawyers in America in the area of Labor and Employment law, and in New England Super Lawyers in the area of Employment and Labor law

Practice Areas Explained

Jeffrey J. Nolan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jeffrey J. Nolan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Jeffrey J. Nolan is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Massachusetts →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Jeffrey J. Nolan is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Massachusetts →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jeffrey J. Nolan

Where is Jeffrey J. Nolan's law office located?
Jeffrey J. Nolan's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Holland & Knight LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jeffrey J. Nolan handle?
Jeffrey J. Nolan focuses on employment, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
Where did Jeffrey J. Nolan go to law school?
Jeffrey J. Nolan earned their education at (BA, 1988).
How can I contact Jeffrey J. Nolan for a consultation?
You can contact Jeffrey J. Nolan directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Jeffrey J. Nolan received?
Jeffrey J. Nolan's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Education Law; Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:; Best Lawyers in America — Employment; Best Lawyers in America — Management.

Education

BA
University of Vermont
- 1988

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Education Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Management
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (Burlington)
- 2016

Bar Admissions

Vermont, Vermont Bar Association
Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association
New York, New York State Bar Association

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