Attorney Michael J. Dolan

Michael J. Dolan

Co-Founder

Michael J. Dolan is a co-founder of Dolan Injury Lawyers, as well as Dolan Injury Lawyers’ partner firm, Dolan Divorce Lawyers. Attorney Dolan is a lifelong resident of Connecticut who was born and raised in New Haven County. Attorney Dolan primarily handles the firm’s personal injury, wrongful death and medical malpractice cases. Attorney Dolan has been named to the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 for the State of Connecticut, he has been selected as a New England Super Lawyers Rising Star in the area of Personal Injury Law for 2017 through 2023, (each year, no more than 2.5% are named to the Rising Stars list), and he received the 2017 Connecticut Law Tribune New Leader in the Law Award.

Attorney Dolan received his B.A. from Boston College, graduating with honors in three and half years. He received his law degree from the University of Connecticut School of Law. While in law school, Attorney Dolan clerked for the Bridgeport Superior Court and the Regional Family Trial Docket in Middletown. He also interned at Jacobs, Grudberg, Belt, Dow & Katz and for the State’s Attorney’s Office in Middletown.

After graduating from law school, Attorney Dolan worked as an associate attorney at the firm of Sinoway, McEnery, Messey & Sullivan, where he handled a large portion of the firm’s soft tissue motor vehicle cases. Prior to forming Dolan Injury Lawyers, Attorney Dolan was employed as an associate attorney at Jacobs & Dow, where he worked on complex automobile accident cases, medical malpractice cases, and wrongful death cases.

Attorney Dolan serves on the board of the Yale Sappern Memorial Fund. He resides in Milford with his wife, Alyssa, and two children, Cora and William.

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Practice Areas

Personal Injury
Wrongful Death
Medical Malpractice

Bar admissions

State of Connecticut- 2010
Connecticut Federal District Court- 2011

Awards

The National Trial Lawyers – Top 40 Under 40 – Connecticut
Super Lawyers Rising Star – 2017 through 2022 – Personal Injury Law
- Super Lawyers Rising Star Selection Process
Connecticut Law Tribune New Leader in the Law Award – 2017

Education

University of Connecticut School of Law, Hartford, Connecticut J.D.- 2010
Boston College, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts B.A. magna cum laude- 2007
Major: History

Professional Associations and Memberships

New Haven County Bar Association
Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association

Community Involvement

Yale Sappern Memorial Fund- Board Member

Professional Profiles

Excellent lawyer I am very happy I found him in the right moment everything was looking so dark for me

Virgen S.

Dolan Injury Lawyers are the preeminent injury and car accident lawyers in Connecticut. In my experience they are accessible, responsive, and compassionate.

Christopher D.

Michael addressed my issue in a very timely and professional manner. I had several questions regarding my case, and he responded with the answers quickly. I’m so glad that I chose his firm to handle…

Babbie S.

Mike was extremely professional and diligent with my father’s auto injury case. He was patient and responsive, answering every question my parents had in regards to each step in the case. Mike also went above…

Minkun Z.

I not only recommend the attorneys of Dolan & Dolan, but guarantee once you used their service, there is no need to look further. They always respond in a timely matter, are very knowledgeable and…

Re S.

When a friend from out of state asked me for the name of a top-tier personal injury law firm to represent his friend who had been involved in an accident in CT, my first thought…

Jared C.

I contacted Mike Dolan to handle my personal injury case and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Mike was able to negotiate a settlement that was 10x more than the insurance company was offering…

David S.

I highly recommend Attorney Mike Dolan due to his Professional and personal attention he gave to me and my family. Attorney Mike Dolan kept me informed of the progress of the case right down to…

Lora S.

The best lawyers from the minute i spoke to Mike Dolan his professionalism was the best. He was very helpful explaining everything. If You want a lawyer that fights for you call Dolan law the…

Mario A.

I would highly recommend Dolan Injury Lawyers for any needs. Michael was extremely attentive and expeditious in assisting us with our case. From the start he made us feel incredibly comfortable knowing that he was…

Matthew I.

I highly recommend using Mike Dolan as a personal injury attorney. I had a great experience with Mike. He always kept me informed and was more than willing to answer any question I had during…

Michael P.

Patience and Perseverance was key to successfully winning my case. Attorney Mike Dolan’s approach and strategy was absolutely perfect. My case was a difficult case involving a difficult and the largest company in the U.S.…

Cindy M.

After a recent tracker trailer accident, Attorney Michael Dolan spent a significant amount of time with me on the phone to connect me with a lawyer possessing a Massachusetts law license to help handle my…

Dave H.

I want to express my gratitude to Mike Dolan! He was honest and transparent throughout my case, providing clear and insightful advice without any confusion. What impressed me the most was his genuine compassion and…