Atty. Paul J. Nolan

Atty. Paul J. Nolan

Paul Nolan is a litigation attorney entering his 25th year of practice in all facets of litigation. His practice involves a range of complex litigation, with specialization in the areas of construction, general liability, premises liability, transportation, and business litigation.

Riverside Riverside 29 yrs experience 29 year
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About Paul J. Nolan at a glance

Paul J. Nolan is a personal injury, employment, business, workers comp, and product liability attorney based in Riverside, California. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Admitted to practice in California (1997). Educated at Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution - Pepperdine Caruso School of Law (University, 2022) and University of Redlands (B.A., 1994). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of MEMBERSHIPS •Building Industry Association ofSouthern California. Serands clients in Riverside, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Paul Nolan is a litigation attorney entering his 25th year of practice in all facets of litigation
  • His practice involves a range of complex litigation, with specialization in the areas of construction, general liability, premises liability, transportation, and business litigation
  • Paul's experience in these various areas of the law have allowed him to develop practical solutions and recommendations for clients in all litigation forums, including litigation prevention and risk management
  • An experienced trial lawyer, Paul is also adept in all aspects of dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration, and is widely recognized by national and global developers and contractors, including Fortune 500 companies, for his results
  • Paul was the managing partner of two separate satellite law offices for a national firm for over 14 years
  • During that time frame he developed a unique set of skills related to the implementation of sound employment policies
  • He utilized this experience to develop a labor and employment practice that focuses on risk identification, avoidance and management
  • PRESENTATIONS •Occupational Exposures: Risk Management Strategies to Avoid the Toxic Tort Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc., March 2008. •Recent Trends and Market Influence on Homebuilder Exposure National Association of Homebuilders Annual Conference, September 2008. •Hot Topics in Construction Defect Litigation Construction Defect Continuing Education Seminar - San Diego, October 2009. •An Update on SB800: The Beginning of the End or the End of the Beginning?
  • Construction Defect Continuing Education Seminar - San Diego, October 2010. •Arbitration, What Is It Good For?
  • San Diego County Bar Association, Continuing Legal Education Seminar - San Diego, April 2011 •More Hot Topics in Construction Defect Litigation Construction Defect Continuing Education Seminar - San Diego, September 2011 •Nuts and Bolts of Construction Defect Litigation Continuing Education Seminar - Irvine, February 2012 •CEO Summit - 'From Managing to Leading' University of La Verne College of Business & Public Management Advisory Board, March 2015 •'Subrogation is not the Type of Intervention I Need
  • How a Subrogated Insurer affects Construction Defect Matters', West Coast Casualty Construction Defect Seminar, Irvine May 17, 2018 •'Everyone is a Small Player' West Coast Casualty Construction Defect Seminar, Irvine May 17, 2018 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT & PRO BONO •Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Board Member - Riverside Chapter (1999 - 2002) HONORS & AWARDS AV Preeminent Lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell

Practice Areas Explained

Paul J. Nolan's Areas of Practice

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

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.

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

Employment Law

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

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Paul J. Nolan is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Paul J. Nolan is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in California →

Product Liability

Paul J. Nolan is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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 Riverside 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Paul J. Nolan

Where is Paul J. Nolan's law office located?
Paul J. Nolan's law practice is located in Riverside, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul J. Nolan handle?
Paul J. Nolan focuses on personal injury, employment, business, workers comp, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Paul J. Nolan practiced law?
Paul J. Nolan has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Paul J. Nolan go to law school?
Paul J. Nolan earned their education at (University, 2022); (B.A., 1994).
How can I contact Paul J. Nolan for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Paul J. Nolan received?
Paul J. Nolan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

University
Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution - Pepperdine Caruso School of Law
- 2022
B.A.
University of Redlands
- 1994

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1997

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