Christopher R. "Chris" Nolan, General Attorney in New York
focused on General and Maritime
New, NY
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Christopher R. "Chris" Nolan is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on General and Maritime.
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- New York, NEW YORK
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- General · Maritime
- Handles General and Maritime matters from New York, NEW YORK.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Transportation Law (New York City) (2026).
About Christopher R. "Chris" Nolan: Christopher R. "Chris" Nolan is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on General and Maritime.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Christopher takes on
Christopher concentrates on general and maritime. Each area below outlines the kind of case Christopher handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
General cases in New York
Christopher takes general matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Christopher agrees to represent you.
Maritime cases in New York
Christopher takes maritime matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Christopher agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Christopher R. "Chris" Nolan — general lawyer in New York
Christopher R. "Chris" Nolan is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on General and Maritime.
Christopher R. Nolan is a litigation attorney in Holland & Knight's New York office and serves as co-chair of the firm's Transportation and Infrastructure Industry Sector Group.
Mr. Nolan has spent the past decade settling or mediating cases to resolution before filing a suit, before end of fact discovery in filed cases, before the end of expert discovery, before trial, and all the moments in between in regard to court cases and arbitrations around the world. When the opposing counsel or adverse party makes settlement undesirable, motions to dismiss and/or for summary judgment are the equalizer for sizable cases where trial appears unavoidable. The majority of these international law matters have an emphasis on transportation and logistics, civil litigation and insolvency.
In 2016, Mr. Nolan was one of two partners to receive the firm's inaugural Living the Commitment Award recognizing his work as the New York office's community service chair in connection with the firm's 9/11 Day of Service commitment. He also is the New York office's representative for pro bono work with Kids In Need of Defense (KIND), and he has handled pro bono cases for journalists on First Amendment grounds in defamation suits and a workers' compensation proceeding arising out of the September 11 tragedy.
In 2014, Mr. Nolan served as delegate for the Comité Maritime International (CMI) at the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law – Working Group IV – on the pending convention on electronic shipment documentation to determine its impact on the proposed new ocean cargo liability convention (the "Rotterdam Rules").
Mr. Nolan is active in the legal community, serving as one of 15 lawyers elected to the Council of the American Bar Association's (ABA) Tort, Trial and Insurance Section in 2016, the 2011-12 ABA TIPS Admiralty Committee Chair, and as a Maritime Law Association of the United States Proctor in Admiralty and Secretary of its Arbitration & ADR committee. Mr. Nolan has been quoted in maritime publications Tradewinds and Fairplay on a wide range of topics. From 2013 to 2017, he served as co-chair of a national conference on the defense of admiralty and maritime claims and litigation.
Christopher's approach to general cases
Christopher R. Nolan is a litigation attorney in Holland & Knight's New York office and serves as co-chair of the firm's Transportation and Infrastructure Industry Sector Group. Mr. Nolan has spent the past decade settling or mediating cases to resolution before filing a suit, before end of fact discovery in filed cases, before the end of expert discovery, before trial, and all the moments in…
The kind of cases Christopher takes
Christopher reviews new inquiries case-by-case for general and maritime matters across New York.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Hofstra University
J.D. · 2002
Jurisdictions
Christopher's state bar admissions
New York, New York S
ACTIVE
Christopher studied at J.D. in Hofstra University.
Law school and academic background
Christopher completed J.D. in Hofstra University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Christopher runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Christopher has received 8 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Transportation Law (New York City)
2026
Lawyer of the Year — Admiralty and Maritime Law (New York City)
2023
Best Lawyers in America — Admiralty and Maritime Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Transportation Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Distinguished Service to School Award, Corpus Juris Secundum Award in Contracts, Hofstra University School of Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Rising Star, Transportation, New York Super Lawyers magazine, 2011, 2012
2026
Best Lawyers in America — New York Super Lawyers magazine, 2013
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Transportation Law (New York City) (2026). Lawyer of the Year — Admiralty and Maritime Law (New York City) (2023). Best Lawyers in America — Admiralty and Maritime Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Transportation Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Distinguished Service to School Award, Corpus Juris Secundum Award in Contracts, Hofstra University School of Law (2026).
Locations
Christopher R. "Chris" Nolan's office in New York
Christopher's primary office is at 787 Seventh Ave, 31st Floor,, New York, New York, 10019. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Christopher R. "Chris" Nolan — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new general attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Christopher usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Christopher charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Christopher's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Christopher will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a general attorney in New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many general matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Christopher
Christopher discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in general practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every general matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Christopher confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Christopher's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many general practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Christopher R. "Chris" Nolan
How much does it cost to hire Christopher for a general case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Christopher walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Christopher offer a free consultation?
Christopher charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Christopher's office. Some general attorneys offer free consults — check Christopher's current terms during booking.
How long do general cases in New York typically take?
Simple general matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Christopher gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Christopher take my case if I'm outside New York?
Christopher is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Christopher will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Christopher?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Christopher will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Christopher accepting new general clients right now?
Christopher's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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