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Awards and Recognition for The Dolan Law Firm

GLBTQ Rights Lawyers in San Francisco, California

We help put the 'fair' back in 'fair fight.'

The Dolan Law Firm is rated "AV" in the Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating™ process.* The ratings, which are periodically reviewed, come from confidential questionnaires and personal interviews of practicing attorneys and judges. "A" is the highest legal ability rating, while "V" signifies very high adherence to professional standards of conduct, ethics, reliability, and diligence.

The Dolan Law Firm is listed in the Martindale-Hubbell Register of Preeminent Lawyers.

Attorney Christopher Dolan :

  • "2006 California Consumer Attorney of the Year," given to an outstanding member of the legal community for outstanding work on behalf of individuals in civil rights cases
  • "Northern California Super Lawyer" by Law & Politics and San Francisco Magazine in 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2004
  • "Top 100 California Attorneys" by the California Daily Journal in 2010
  • "Top 100 Super Lawyers" by Law & Politics, 2007
  • "2008 Winner of the Ally Award" for his work on behalf of the transgender community by the Transgender Law Center
  • "Statewide Trail Lawyer of the Year" by the Consumer Attorneys of California, 2007
  • "Trial Lawyer of the Year" by the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association, 2006
  • 2006 "California Lawyer Attorney of the Year (CLAY) Award
  • Member, "Million Dollar Advocates Forum," a nationwide group of trial lawyers whose advocacy has resulted in settlements and/or verdicts in excess of $1 million
  • "Top 500 Attorneys" by LawDragon, 2007

If you have questions or concerns about your rights under California or federal law, contact the GLBTQ rights lawyers at our San Francisco law office to schedule a free initial consultation.

*"AV® Preeminent ™ and BV® Distinguished™ are certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards, and policies." Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the Judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell Ratings fall into two categories — legal ability and general ethical standards.


Recent News

Governor Brown signs two historic transgender rights bills into law!

San Francisco DMV Settles Civil Rights Lawsuit With Transgender Woman: read more 

Dolan Law Firm files claim against the DMV after San Francisco DMV employee releases home address of transgender woman to fundamentalist church group >read more

BREAKING NEWS: The DMV employee named in the claim has resigned

CNN's HLN | ISSUES with Jane Velez-Mitchell: Interview with client, Amber Yust, and attorney, Christopher Dolan. A transgender female says she fears for her safety after receiving threatening mail from a California DMV worker. videos

LPGA votes to reverse its discriminatory policy >read more

The Dolan Law Firm files suit against the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) on behalf of transgendered woman Lana Lawless for refusing to allow Lana to compete as a professional.

Dolan Law Firm files suit on behalf of transgender female Charlene Hastings against Catholic Healthcare West for denying equal access to medical treatment. Hospital agrees to change its policies so as to provide equal healthcare services to transgender females and those female from birth.
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