Celebrating the Filipino Bar Association of Northern California’s 41st Installation Gala

Leading the Filipino Bar Association of Northern California (FBANC) in the midst of a global pandemic was an incredible test of character and determination. The FBANC 2020-2021 Board of Directors faced extraordinary demands during an unprecedented year: from completely transforming FBANC’s traditional in-person programming and events into a virtual format, to engaging members experiencing fatigue …

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Investigators Looking if Warning Signs Were Missed in VTA Yard Shooting Case

Firm News, Uncategorized / By walter

Chris Dolan was called to act as a legal employment expert today on NBC news regarding the horrible workplace shooting at the VTA yard shooting that took place at San Jose Valley Transportation rail yard where a gunman opened fire and killed long time employees. When questioned about workplace safety, Mr. Dolan said …

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Recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month

COVID-19, DE&I, Firm News / By walter

Written by: Corinne Orquiola, associate attorney & Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee Member Dolan Law Firm takes a moment to recognize #MentalHealthAwareness Month. This past year has presented many challenges that tested our strength and resiliency. Throughout the pandemic, those who have never experienced mental health challenges have found themselves in crisis for the …

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California Court of Appeals Finds Amazon May Be Held Liable for Injuries Caused by Dangerous Products Sold on Amazon

Civil Rights, Firm News, Product Liability / By walter

CHIEF LEGAL COUNSEL CHRISTOPHER DOLAN, ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF, CALLED THE DECISION “A MAJOR VICTORY FOR CONSUMERS THROUGHOUT THE STATE. In a landmark decision affecting hundreds of millions of Amazon customers, on April 26, 2021, the California Appellate Court ruled that Amazon can be held liable for injuries caused by defective products sold through Amazon.com. …

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Dolan Law Firm Statement on the Verdict in the Derek Chauvin Trial for the Death of George Floyd

Firm News, Free Speech / By walter

Dolan Law Firm applauds the courage of the jury in the case of the People v. Derek Chauvin in holding former Minneapolis police officer, Derek Chauvin guilty of second degree murder while committing a felony, third degree murder, and second degree manslaughter. Communities around the globe, and within our office, breathed a sigh of relief …

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Celebrating Cesar Chavez Day 2021

Firm News / By walter

March 31st is Cesar Chavez Day, a holiday in California celebrating his birthday and contributions towards the civil rights movement he fought to benefit society’s most vulnerable populations. He was born on March 31st, 1927 and was an American farmworker, labor leader and civil rights activist who, with Dolores Huerta, co-founded the National Farm Workers …

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Dolan Law Firm Statement Against Rise of Violent Hate Crimes Aimed at the AAPI Communities

Civil Rights, DE&I, Elder Abuse, Firm News / By walter

Dolan Law Firm is appalled by the increasing displays of violence and hate targeting Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI), including the shootings in Atlanta which left eight dead, six of which were AAPI women, as well as the vicious attacks on elderly AAPI in the SF Bay Area over the last few weeks. Our …

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DLF ARGUMENT ON AMAZON’S LIABILITY FOR SALES OF DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS TUESDAY FEBRUARY 23

Firm News / By walter

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CALIFORNIA COURT OF APPEALS TO HEAR ARGUMENT ON AMAZON’S LIABILITY FOR SALES OF DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS WHICH INJURE AMAZON CUSTOMERS TUESDAY FEBRUARY 23 San Francisco – February 22, 2021 – The California Court of Appeals will hear oral argument on Tuesday, February 23rd, 2021, on the question of whether Amazon can be held …

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An Interview with Super Lawyer Rising Star: Allison Stone

Firm News / By walter

We had the opportunity to interview Allison Stone, our senior associate attorney from our Los Angeles office. Allison Stone is a top-rated civil litigation attorney practicing in catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, government liability and premises liability in California. From 2017 to this year, Super Lawyers recognized Allison as a Rising Star among Southern California …

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An Interview with SMCTLA’s Treasurer: Kimberly Levy

Firm News / By walter

Today we had the opportunity to catch up with San Mateo County Trial Lawyer Association’s Treasurer and our senior associate attorney Kim Levy from our San Francisco office. Super Lawyers recognized Kim as a Rising Star among Northern California attorneys. As a senior associate attorney, Kim Levy has experience litigating all types of injury cases. …

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