John Patrick Dolan

John Patrick Dolan's Main Accomplishments Include . . .
As a California Criminal Trial Lawyer with 27 years of courtroom experience, John Patrick Dolan has handled everything from traffic tickets to death penalty murder cases. Dolan is a recognized California State Bar Certified Specialist in Criminal Law and a true courtroom veteran. He is AV (highest) Martindale-Hubbell rated.

As an author, John Patrick Dolan has written twelve, best-selling books, including his classic Negotiate like the ProsT. He is a recognized international authority on negotiation and conflict resolution. And, just to show that he does not take himself too seriously, he is also the co-author of the wildly popular Lawyer's Joke BookT.

A communications veteran, John Patrick Dolan is a radio broadcaster and television legal news analyst appearing frequently on Fox News Channel, MSNBC, and Court TV. He has also been honored by the National Speakers Association as a member of the Professional Speakers Hall of Fame.

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In addition to his professional legal experience, John Patrick Dolan served as CEO of LawTalkT MCLE, Inc., a continuing legal education company from 1992 - 2004.

John Patrick Dolan attended Western State University College of Law, from which he graduated in 1977 with a J.D. degree. During Law School he served as a law clerk and sat second chair on numerous criminal cases including two murder trials. Additionally, he supported himself during law school as a stockbroker for Merrill Lynch. Dolan passed the California Bar Exam and was sworn into practice in 1978. He is admitted to practice in California and numerous Federal jurisdictions. Additionally, he is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States of America, originally sponsored by F. Lee Bailey.

John Patrick Dolan lives in Southern California with his wife of 33 years, Irene the Queen, his daughter Andrea "A.J." and their two Yorkshire Terriers, Jimmy and Jessie. When not involved in the practice of law, broadcasting, or professional speaking, John Patrick Dolan spends his time playing racquetball and practicing Shotokan Karate.he is a black belt!

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