Paul J. Nolan

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Paul J. Nolan: Attorney with Varner & Brandt LLP
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Paul Nolan is a litigation attorney entering his 25th year of practice in all facets of litigation. His practice involves a range of complex litigation, with specialization in the areas of construction, general liability, premises liability, transportation, and business litigation. Paul's experience in these various areas of the law have allowed him to develop practical solutions and recommendations for clients in all litigation forums, including litigation prevention and risk management. An experienced trial lawyer, Paul is also adept in all aspects of dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration, and is widely recognized by national and global developers and contractors, including Fortune 500 companies, for his results.

Paul was the managing partner of two separate satellite law offices for a national firm for over 14 years. During that time frame he developed a unique set of skills related to the implementation of sound employment policies. He utilized this experience to develop a labor and employment practice that focuses on risk identification, avoidance and management.

PRESENTATIONS

•Occupational Exposures: Risk Management Strategies to Avoid the Toxic Tort Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc., March 2008.
•Recent Trends and Market Influence on Homebuilder Exposure National Association of Homebuilders Annual Conference, September 2008.
•Hot Topics in Construction Defect Litigation Construction Defect Continuing Education Seminar - San Diego, October 2009.
•An Update on SB800: The Beginning of the End or the End of the Beginning? Construction Defect Continuing Education Seminar - San Diego, October 2010.
•Arbitration, What Is It Good For? San Diego County Bar Association, Continuing Legal Education Seminar - San Diego, April 2011
•More Hot Topics in Construction Defect Litigation Construction Defect Continuing Education Seminar - San Diego, September 2011
•Nuts and Bolts of Construction Defect Litigation Continuing Education Seminar - Irvine, February 2012
•CEO Summit - 'From Managing to Leading' University of La Verne College of Business & Public Management Advisory Board, March 2015
•'Subrogation is not the Type of Intervention I Need. How a Subrogated Insurer affects Construction Defect Matters', West Coast Casualty Construction Defect Seminar, Irvine May 17, 2018
•'Everyone is a Small Player' West Coast Casualty Construction Defect Seminar, Irvine May 17, 2018

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT & PRO BONO

•Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Board Member - Riverside Chapter (1999 - 2002)

HONORS & AWARDS

AV Preeminent Lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell

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Areas of Practice (11)

  • Labor and Employment
  • Appellate Law
  • Commercial and Business Litigation
  • Construction
  • Consumer Finance Litigation
  • Complex Tort and Casualty
  • General Liability
  • Hospitality
  • Product Liability
  • Toxic Tort and Occupational Exposure
  • Transportation and Logistics

Education & Credentials

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 12014, Riverside, CA 92501-3323
University Attended:
University of Redlands, B.A., 1994
Law School Attended:
Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution - Pepperdine Caruso School of Law, 2022; University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, J.D., 1997
Year of First Admission:
1997
Admission:
1997, California
Memberships:

MEMBERSHIPS

•Building Industry Association ofSouthern California

ISLN:
913158942

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (18 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 04/02/24 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 09/03/15 in Litigation

    He's a top notch attorney. One of the best.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 08/29/15 in Construction Law

    Outstanding lawyer in all respects. Has the respect of lawyers on all sides and the bench as well.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 08/29/15 in Construction Defects

    One of the finest lawyers I've worked with over the years.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 08/26/15 in Construction Defects

    I have served as mediator in more than 1500 complex construction defect claims over the last 16 years, including dozens involving Nolan as lead counsel for the target defendant developer or general contractor.He is in the top 1% of lawyers appearing... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/26/15 in Civil Litigation

    Paul Nolan is a person with high moral character and judgment. This balanced with his excellent legal ability makes him a great attorney.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/26/15 in Construction Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/26/15 in Construction Defects

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/26/15 in Construction Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/26/15 in Litigation

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840-256-4248  Phone
www.varnerbrandt.com/paul-nolan
https://www.varnerbrandt.com

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