Reviews

I was completely taken aback when I was let go from my executive position. Despite years of stellar reviews and dedicating over 82 hours a week to expanding the business and introducing new revenue streams, all while advocating for equitable business practices, the severance package offered was inadequate. Vanessa supported me every step of the way. From the outset, she ensured my communications were precise when submitting information requests. Towards the conclusion of the process, she identified an oversight made by the opposing party, which led to additional severance being awarded. I am immensely grateful to have had Vanessa in my corner throughout this ordeal!

My lawyer Vanessa at the Dolan law firm made me feel almost like family. I was connected and engaged and felt comfortable she was representing me. She was so passionate and fought for me in my case. She explained everything even though I was scared and not knowing whatever to do in this situation. She made it clear and coached me every step of the way with reassurance that’s it’s gonna be chill it’s going to be ok. The Dolan law firm itself is an outstanding law firm if anything ever horrible happens and need help. These people are the ones you want to review and represent your case.

I highly recommend Vanessa and Dolan Law Firm. After being injured on my bike and hospitalized by a careless motorist, my expectations for any kind of justice or settlement were low because I did not have the motorist’s name or information. Despite not having high hopes, I filled out Dolan’s intake web portal with the details of my injury event. After some phone conversations, I met with Emile Davis at their Oakland office (this was prior to Vanessa joining their team) to discuss the accident, and Emile walked me through the different scenarios and outcomes I could expect, which was very helpful and informative for me as someone who had never taken any previous legal action. Vanessa connected with me soon after she joined the Dolan Law team, and she was professional and clear about how she was going to move my case along. After my medical treatments concluded, Vanessa worked to put together a strongly documented and effective case and kept me informed the whole time. Vanessa’s willingness and commitment to my case was reassuring for me, especially considering the fact that at that point some time had passed and we had still not yet managed to track down the motorist who had injured me, and my hopes for a just resolution were dwindling. I was later incredibly relieved when Vanessa and the Dolan Law team succeeded in finding the motorist’s identity and then brought the necessary documentation and paperwork to the company that the motorist had been driving for. I was later awarded a settlement amount that was significantly more than I had realistically expected. I have no experience with other law firms, but I can say in summary that Vanessa and the Dolan Law team were responsive, committed and transparent with me from beginning to end, and I got a much better outcome than I had anticipated.

My experience with Vanessa was excellent. She was very informative, positive and companionate, yet strong and willing to fight for my rights. I would definitely recommend DLF to anyone in need of great representation. Thank you again Vanessa for everything you did for me and your willingness to help fight my case.

These are top litigators. Fearless. I myself am an attorney who specializes in plaintiff's litigation. I sought help from the Dolan Law Firm for a case where I was the plaintiff. Chris and Vanessa fought for me at every turn and obtained a great result for my case. They were responsive to my concerns, worked hard on the case, and worked as a team. Day in and day out, Vanessa faced an army of opposing attorneys and took them all on, routinely winning decisions in front of the judge. Chris came in for the kill. He is smart and aggressive. At the beginning of the case, Chris prepares to go to trial, and if the other side remains unreasonable, he salivates for a showdown. I highly recommend Chris, Vanessa, and the Dolan Law Firm.

I consulted with Vanessa Deniston regarding potential litigation. She came highly referred from a number of different lawyers and she proved that she deserved their praise. She is an excellent listener, reviewed my documents, and provided me with excellent legal advice, as confirmed by other lawyers I talked with. I have a busy and hectic work schedule and was frequently unable to talk during normal business hours, and she was willing to talk to me in the evenings after hours and on weekends. She also followed up with me after our consultation to ensure I had adequate resolution of my legal issues. For those who are fortunate enough to be her client, she will work hard and go above and beyond to resolve your issue.

Vanessa Deniston was my lawyer at The Dolan Law Firm. While I have no prior experience working with lawyers or law firms, this experience was both intimidating and rewarding. Vanessa was the consummate professional who led me through a stressful, 2.5-year battle. At all times, she was understanding and compassionate, yet she pushed and supported me to fight, as she worked tirelessly on my behalf. While my case was not likely the firm’s most important or highest profile, Vanessa was attentive, checking in, responsive and most importantly, took time to clearly explain legal jargon and process. She never hurried me off the phone, made it easier for me to discuss difficult topics and somehow, we even shared some good laughter regarding non-case related matter. She was honest and authentic and as a result, our working relationship grew and I feel, had become highly productive. When mediation finally arrived, I met with both Vanessa and Emile Davis, another Dolan Law Firm colleague, in person for the first time (due to pandemic, until this point, all contact had been via phone or Zoom). I was uneasy and unsure about mediation, yet both did their best to make me comfortable and well prepared for the day. Vanessa selected a tough, yet balanced, fair and good-natured mediator and successfully convinced the defense to agree to her selection. This skilled choice in mediators gave me confidence I would be treated fairly, and that my side of the story would be heard. At the end of the day, I was very pleased with the results. Vanessa and Emile believed in me and fought tirelessly for justice on my part. While I do not wish for anyone to go through what I did, if you are in a similar situation, this team and The Dolan Law Firm are the best allies you can choose.

Vanessa is hands down the best of the best. Vanessa and then team went above and beyond to help me. Her responses are extremely timely! She goes out of her way to make sure you understand every aspect of the situation. She’ll fight for you to the best of her power.

Although my case was not accepted and her time is valuable and limited, VANESSA DENISTON went above and beyond to help me. Many thanks.

Vanessa Deniston and her team are AMAZING! Vanessa went above and beyond to help me as much as possible. And in such an expedient manner. I don’t know what I would have done without her. Forever grateful.

Dear Vanessa, Words cannot express my gratitude for your help with my case. I would send you some flowers, but I am broke. If it was not for people like you, normal people would be taken advantage of every day and have no recourse. It is devastating to lose my new career and have my son lose his first career after graduating college. Especially because all we asked for was the harassment and bullying to stop. Your help really means so much to us. Thank you so much! Matthew

I experienced pregnancy discrimination in the healthcare setting and Dolan Law Firm helped me get through a difficult time in my life. I was able to have a great outcome and had a positive experience with them even though it was a really hard thing to go through. Vanessa Deniston was my attorney and Evette Padilla was her assistant. I felt like they both really cared for me during this time, it was a long process but I am glad I picked a good attorney/law firm.