As a California Criminal Trial Lawyer with over 29 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 Pros." 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 Book™. 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. In addition to his professional legal experience, John Patrick Dolan served as CEO of LawTalk™ MCLE, Inc., a continuing legal education company from 1992 - 2004. John Patrick Dolan is a native Californian. He grew up in Huntington Beach, California…"Surf City USA." He is a life long drummer. His rock and roll band "The Wild Ones" was his passion during his younger days. His undergraduate studies at California State University Fullerton yielded a Bachelor degree in Speech Communication and Political Science. During his college years, John Patrick Dolan was recognized as a nationally ranked debater. His debating performance at one national event, was described by Professor Laurence Tribe as a "Tour de Force." 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. 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! Titles Negotiate Like the Pros Laughing Juries Don't Convict Defending American Justice LawTalk LA Topics Negotiation, Motivation, Leadership, Performance, Executive Development Click topic above to see more speakers on that topic Speaker's Asking Fee Range $15,000 or more Click on fee range to see more speakers. This is the starting keynote fee range - other programs may be higher. State CA Click on state above to see more speakers from that state. Fees The fee range quoted means the speaker's fee starts somewhere within that range. Note that speaker's fees are subject to change and some speakers may have special fee quotes.