Honors and Awards

The Dolan Law Firm has received the highest rating for advocacy, and ethics, (AV) awarded by Martindale-Hubbell, the Nation's premiere legal rating service. Christopher Dolan has also been AV rated based on his experience and ability. This rating is given only after peer review where other lawyers and judges have provided their opinion on the skills and abilities of the nominee.

Martindale Hubbell AV Rated 2011

Martindale Hubbell AV Rated 2010

Martindale Hubbell AV Rated 2009

Martindale Hubbell AV Rated 2008

Christopher Dolan has also been named a "California Super Lawyer" and has been twice nominated as Trial Lawyer of the Year by his colleagues for his outstanding advocacy and results on behalf of his clients.

Trial Lawyer of the Year Award 2007

Trial Lawyer of the Year Nomination 2004

Trial Lawyer of the Year Nomination 2001

Mr. Dolan was also selected, in 1992, to be a member of the Order of the Coif, an honor society for the top tier of law graduates. He has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the San Francisco Trial Lawyer's Association as well as the statewide organization, The Consumer Attorneys of California. He has been recognized by State Assembly and Senate members for his contributions to protecting and promoting the California Civil Justice System.

Mr. Dolan has been a featured guest on national and local television programs and had his cases reach national recognition on programs such as the O'Rielly Factor, Chron 4 News, and Primetime. He has been the subject of news articles in the Washington Post, the S.F. Chronicle, The S.F. Examiner, The Marin Independent Journal, The Independent, The Recorder, The California Lawyer, and other local, state and national publications. Mr. Dolan is a regular contributor to legal journals and publications including Forum and Trial. He is routinely asked to speak to both civic groups and legal audiences on matters of civil law and consumer rights.