Atty. Kenneth J. Nolan

Atty. Kenneth J. Nolan

Attorney Ken Nolan has 39 years of experience practicing law, initially defending personal injury cases and, for the last 14 years, representing injured persons. Attorney Nolan has succeeded in achieving numerous large settlements for clients who were injured in tractor-trailer accidents, car accidents, motorcycle accidents, road construction accidents, roadway defect accidents, pedestrian accidents and construction accidents.

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Profile Summary

About Kenneth J. Nolan at a glance

Kenneth J. Nolan is a Partner based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Phil DiLucente & Associates, LLC. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, motorcycle, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1980), U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania (1980), U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1997), and U.S. Supreme Court (2000). Educated at Duquesne University (J.D., 1980) and University of Pittsburgh (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Allegheny County Bar Association Pennsylvania Bar Association Pennsylvania Association for Justice Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County American Association for Justice and *Attorney Nolan has twice received the national Litigator of the Year award for demonstrated excellence in the courtroom, chosen by Fireman's Fund Insurance Company. Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Attorney Ken Nolan has 39 years of experience practicing law, initially defending personal injury cases and, for the last 14 years, representing injured persons
  • Attorney Nolan has succeeded in achieving numerous large settlements for clients who were injured in tractor-trailer accidents, car accidents, motorcycle accidents, road construction accidents, roadway defect accidents, pedestrian accidents and construction accidents
  • He also has experience in cases involving boating accidents, bicycle accidents, school bus accidents, product liability, premises defects, DUI, dog bites and attacks, slip and fall accidents, trip and fall accidents, municipalities, the state, and defamation
  • He has represented the estates of deceased persons in wrongful death matters, as well as accident victims who sustained orthopedic injuries, neurological injuries, internal injuries, concussions, traumatic brain injuries, spine injuries, severe burns, permanent scarring and disfigurement, and other catastrophic injuries
  • Pennsylvania Super Lawyers - for 2011 through 2020, an honor awarded to the top five percent state-wide lawyers
  • Best Lawyers in America - he was voted for inclusion in the 2012 through 2019 editions of Best Lawyers in America, an honor based on rigorous peer review
  • Corporate Counsel has called Best Lawyers ‘the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice.” Top 50 Lawyers in Pittsburgh by Pittsburgh Super Lawyers, 2019
  • Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum - membership is limited to attorneys who have won multi-million-dollar settlements
  • Fewer than one percent of U.S. lawyers are members
  • AV-Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating based on peer reviews of legal ability and general ethical standards
  • National Litigator of the Year Award by Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company, two-time winner

Practice Areas Explained

Kenneth J. Nolan's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Kenneth J. Nolan is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Wrongful Death

Kenneth J. Nolan is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Kenneth J. Nolan is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Motorcycle Accidents

Kenneth J. Nolan is one of 11,237 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Kenneth J. Nolan is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Pennsylvania →

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 Pittsburgh 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 Kenneth J. Nolan

Where is Kenneth J. Nolan's law office located?
Kenneth J. Nolan's law practice is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The firm is Phil DiLucente & Associates, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kenneth J. Nolan handle?
Kenneth J. Nolan focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, motorcycle, slip & fall. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Kenneth J. Nolan practiced law?
Kenneth J. Nolan has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Kenneth J. Nolan go to law school?
Kenneth J. Nolan earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact Kenneth J. Nolan for a consultation?
You can contact Kenneth 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 Kenneth J. Nolan received?
Kenneth J. Nolan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Duquesne University
- 1980
B.A.
University of Pittsburgh
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1997
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2000

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