Atty. Matthew F. Dolan
Matthew F. Dolan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law and Family Law: Arbitration and Mediation.
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About Matthew F. Dolan at a glance
Matthew F. Dolan is a family law and adr attorney based in New Haven, Connecticut, practicing at Dolan Divorce Lawyers PLLC. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Family Law: Arbitration and Mediation (2026). Serands clients in New Haven, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Matthew F. Dolan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law and Family Law: Arbitration and Mediation
- Matthew F., who practices law in New Haven, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2024
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Matthew F. Dolan's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew F. Dolan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Matthew F. Dolan is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Connecticut →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Matthew F. Dolan is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Connecticut →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Connecticut
Practicing law in Connecticut. Legal matters in Connecticut are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New Haven are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Connecticut state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Connecticut 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 Connecticut courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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