Overview

One of California’s premier plaintiffs’ law firms, the Dolan Law Firm represents clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and across California from our offices in San Francisco and Oakland. We take great pride in obtaining justice for our clients and holding the powerful accountable.

Firm founder Chris Dolan has been repeatedly recognized as one of top trial lawyers in the San Francisco Bay Area and in California. His numerous awards include the prestigious California Lawyer of the Year Award from California Lawyer magazine and selection as one of the Top 25 Plaintiffs Lawyers in California by the Daily Journal, the leading legal newspaper published in California.

Our attorneys work as a team under Mr. Dolan’s supervision, drawing upon their considerable knowledge of the law and trial skills, as well as the firm’s substantial financial resources and access to experts, to provide each client with superior legal representation.

Founded:
1995
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Practice Areas:
7
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
7

Rankings

Regional

Los Angeles

Tier
1
Los Angeles
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Tier
1
Los Angeles
Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

San Francisco

Tier
1
San Francisco
Employment Law - Individuals
Tier
1
San Francisco
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Tier
1
San Francisco
Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Tier
3
San Francisco
Litigation - Labor and Employment

Firm Leadership

Christopher B. Dolan
Founder/Lead Trial Counsel

Rankings

Regional

Los Angeles

Tier
1
Los Angeles
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Tier
1
Los Angeles
Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

San Francisco

Tier
1
San Francisco
Employment Law - Individuals
Tier
1
San Francisco
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Tier
1
San Francisco
Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Tier
3
San Francisco
Litigation - Labor and Employment

Practice Areas

Dolan Law Firm PC has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 4 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Civil Rights Law
  • Elder Law
  • Employment Law - Individuals
  • Labor and Employment Law - Employee
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Dolan Law Firm PC proudly has 7 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Firm News

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Awards

Dolan Law Firm PC is honored to be recognized for excellence by Best Law Firms and other leading legal industry organizations. Our rankings and awards reflect the dedication, skill, and results our attorneys deliver across a wide range of practice areas. In addition to our Best Law Firms awards, Dolan Law Firm PC has earned accolades from respected national and regional publications for outstanding legal service and professional achievement. Explore our awards below to learn more about how Dolan Law Firm PC continues to set the standard for quality legal representation.

Offices & Contacts

San Francisco, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Redondo Beach, CA
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