Christopher B. Dolan

Christopher B. Dolan is the founder and Chief Legal Counsel of the Dolan Law Firm and is widely recognized as a leading plaintiff trial lawyer in California. He represents individuals harmed by negligence, discrimination, and unsafe practices, pursuing accountability from corporations, insurers, manufacturers, and public agencies in state and federal courts.

Chris earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Boston University, graduating magna cum laude and as a member of Scarlet Key. He also completed a Master of Science in Management at Boston University. He received his Juris Doctor from Georgetown Law, graduating magna cum laude with Order of the Coif honors.

Chris has tried more than 46 cases and resolved hundreds of lawsuits, achieving numerous multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements. His work includes securing the largest civil rights verdict in United States history for workplace discrimination, as well as major recoveries in wrongful termination, personal injury, wrongful death, and dangerous condition cases.

Chris has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for clients, including verdicts exceeding $20 million and $10 million in employment and civil rights matters. His results have driven meaningful change, forcing safer practices, improved workplace policies, and accountability for misconduct affecting vulnerable individuals and communities.

Chris has received extensive professional recognition, including repeated selection by the Daily Journal as a Top 100 Lawyer and Top Plaintiff Lawyer. He has been named to the Top 100 Super Lawyers in Northern California for over a decade and holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell.

Christopher B. Dolan continues to lead the Dolan Law Firm, focusing on justice beyond financial recovery. Through litigation, education, and legislative advocacy, he remains committed to protecting civil rights, promoting safety, and ensuring access to the courts for individuals facing powerful opponents.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder & Chief Legal Counsel, Dolan Law Firm
• President, San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association (SFTLA)
• President, Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC)
• Member, State Bar of California

Licensed State

• California

Education

• Georgetown University Law Center
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Boston University
  BS in Economics with Magna Cum Laude

Awards & Badges