Christopher B Dolan

Chris Dolan is the founder and Chief Legal Counsel of the Dolan Law Firm and is widely regarded as one of the top plaintiff’s lawyers in California. With decades of legal experience, Chris leads one of the most respected and high-performing personal injury law firms in the state. His aggressive representation and unwavering dedication have resulted in hundreds of millions of dollars recovered for clients injured due to negligence, misconduct, or defective products.

Chris is known for taking on powerful defendants—including Fortune 500 companies, insurance carriers, cities, and public agencies—on behalf of victims and employees who have been wronged or harmed. He personally supervises all major litigation handled by the Dolan Law Firm, ensuring every client receives strategic, high-level legal representation.

• Truck Accidents
• Catastrophic Injury & Wrongful Death
• Car, Motorcycle & Bicycle Accidents
• Product Liability
• Employment Discrimination & Harassment
• Civil Rights Violations

Chris Dolan has obtained jury verdicts or settlements exceeding $1 million in over 26 separate cases, including several confidential settlements over $10 million. In total, he has successfully tried more than 46 jury trials and settled hundreds of cases favorably for clients. His ability to consistently secure significant results has positioned him as a formidable force in the courtroom and at the negotiating table.

• Top 100 Lawyers in California – Daily Journal
• Top 30 Plaintiff Lawyers in California – Daily Journal
• Top 100 Northern California Super Lawyers (11+ years)
• Best Lawyers – Personal Injury and Product Liability
• AV Preeminent Rating – Martindale Hubbell
• Best Injury Lawyer in San Francisco – SF Weekly (4 consecutive years)

Chris Dolan believes in fighting for the underdog. Whether going up against billion-dollar corporations or powerful government entities, he brings bold, uncompromising advocacy to every case. His clients receive the benefit of his leadership, experience, and passion for justice—qualities that have earned him widespread respect among peers and clients alike.

Under Chris’s leadership, the Dolan Law Firm has grown into one of the most successful plaintiff’s firms in California. The team is known for taking on complex, high-stakes cases and securing record-breaking verdicts and settlements. Every client receives personal attention and the firm’s full resources behind their case.