Atty. Sean A. Dolan
Sean Dolan is Special Counsel and a certified mediator, focusing his practice on automobile liability, premises liability, and construction law. With nearly four decades of experience, he concentrates on trial practice across all Delaware courts, representing insurers and their insureds in complex litigation matters, including appeals before the Delaware Supreme Court.
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Sean A. Dolan is a Special Counsel based in Wilmington, Delaware, practicing at Marshall Dennehey. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on construction. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1988) and New Jersey (1989). Educated at Widener University School of Law (J.D., 1987) and University of Delaware (B.A., 1981). Active member of Associations & memberships Delaware State Bar Association. Serands clients in Wilmington, DE and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Sean Dolan is Special Counsel and a certified mediator, focusing his practice on automobile liability, premises liability, and construction law
- With nearly four decades of experience, he concentrates on trial practice across all Delaware courts, representing insurers and their insureds in complex litigation matters, including appeals before the Delaware Supreme Court
- In addition to his work in the courtroom, Sean has lectured for professional seminars, where he shares insight on a wide range of topics, including automobile accident litigation, the use and evaluation of expert witnesses, damages assessment, insurance coverage issues, coordination of insurance coverages in personal injury cases, construction accidents, and property damage, including subrogation
- Sean previously served as Counsel to the Delaware Claims Association, providing regular updates to insurance professionals and attorneys on statutory, regulatory, and case law developments in Delaware
- A lifelong Delawarean, Sean attended Salesianum High School, the University of Delaware, and Widener University School of Law
- Since beginning his practice in 1987, he has built a reputation for his deep knowledge of Delaware law and his practical, results-oriented approach to litigation
- Outside of his legal practice, Sean enjoys cycling and distance running-having completed 26 marathons-playing the guitar and mandolin and reading
- He is married and the father of four children
- Year joined 2026 Thought Leadership Marshall Dennehey Bolsters Wilmington Casualty Department With Additions of Shareholder Daniel Bennett and Special Counsel Sean Dolan March 31, 2026 Marshall Dennehey has bolstered the strength of its Wilmington casualty bench with the additions of Shareholder Daniel P
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Practicing law in Delaware. Legal matters in Delaware are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Wilmington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Delaware state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Delaware 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 Delaware courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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