Atty. John M. Nolan

Atty. John M. Nolan

John M. Nolan is Managing Shareholder and Litigation Manager of the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania office and a Shareholder in the Morristown, New Jersey office of Jackson Lewis P.C.

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Profile Summary

About John M. Nolan at a glance

John M. Nolan is a employment and litigation attorney based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Jackson Lewis PC. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association, New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association, and New York, New York State Bar Association. Educated at St. John's University (J.D., 1982) and Boston College (BA, 1979). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026). Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John M. Nolan is Managing Shareholder and Litigation Manager of the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania office and a Shareholder in the Morristown, New Jersey office of Jackson Lewis P.C
  • Mr. Nolan has been with Jackson Lewis since December 1994
  • Prior to joining Jackson Lewis, Mr. Nolan was an Assistant District Attorney in New York and was a senior associate at a large, full service law firm in central New Jersey
  • Mr. Nolan is a trial attorney and has tried over 75 jury and non-jury trials to verdict with considerable success
  • Mr. Nolan has been repeatedly recognized as a New Jersey Super Lawyer and has been named in The Best Lawyers in America through 2014
  • Mr. Nolan received his law degree in 1982 from St. John's University School of Law
  • Prior to attending St. John's, Mr. Nolan conducted his undergraduate studies at Boston College from which he received a B.A. in Political Science in 1979
  • Mr. Nolan is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York
  • He is also admitted to practice in the Third Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S District Courts for the District of New Jersey, the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, and the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
  • In addition to practicing, Mr. Nolan enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, and watching college sporting events

Practice Areas Explained

John M. Nolan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John M. 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.

John M. Nolan is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Philadelphia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John M. Nolan

Where is John M. Nolan's law office located?
John M. Nolan's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm is Jackson Lewis PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John M. Nolan handle?
John M. Nolan focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
Where did John M. Nolan go to law school?
John M. Nolan earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (BA, 1979).
How can I contact John M. Nolan for a consultation?
You can contact John M. 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 John M. Nolan received?
John M. Nolan's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:; Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19.

Education

J.D.
St. John's University
- 1982
BA
Boston College
- 1979

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Selected for inclusion in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 New Jersey Super Lawyers
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association
New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association
New York, New York State Bar Association

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