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If you moved to California to live in a gay friendly state, you might be shocked to learn that every year there are a large number of hate crimes based upon sexual orientation or upon the transgender status of the victim. As much or more gay bashing goes on here as in any other city or town in the country.

If you've been the target of a hate crime, our firm, The Dolan Law Firm, may be able to help. Our attorney-advocates have a solid grounding in California statutes designed to protect against gay hate crimes.

Read more about California Hate Crimes Law

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

If you have been accosted on the street by someone spewing hate-filled rhetoric; first call the police and then call our office.

If you have been attacked in any way because the attacker thought you were gay; first call the police and then call our office.

If someone you know has been injured by skinheads or other hate mongers; first call the police and then call our office.

The police can document the incident, investigate the crime, and help you to get a temporary restraining order to ward off other hate crimes.

Our office can counsel you about the possibility of suing for civil damages and may represent you if you want to pursue the matter.

Christopher Dolan, the founding member of The Dolan Law Firm, has been selected as the California Consumer Attorney of the Year; and has been repeatedly nominated as the San Francisco Trial Lawyer of the Year; as well as chosen as a Northern California Super Lawyer; A review of his practice and work by his peers give him the designation of “A.V.”, having the "highest legal ability" and ethics by Martindale-Hubbell.

Read more about our aggressive pursuit of civil rights for people, including our recent $60 million award in a lawsuit on behalf of Arab-Americans systematically discriminated against by FedEx Ground, the largest award for race discrimination in California and the United States.

Our lawyers work on a contingency meaning that you pay no fees or costs up-front. If we obtain a recovery on your behalf, we receive a percentage of any recovery we obtain for you. No recovery, no fee. Read More about our Civil Rights Practice.