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A former Administrative Law Judge and Counsel to the State Commissioner of Labor and Industry (New Jersey), Mr. Dolan graduated from the Tulane University School of Law with a Juris Doctorate (JD) and a Masters of Maritime Law (LL.M.). He is an alumnus of the American University School of Government, graduating with a BS degree in Political Science.

Mr. Dolan was selected as a Commissioner of the Tampa Port Authority by Florida Governor Charlie Crist in August 2007. His maritime industry experience is quite extensive and he was previously employed by Lykes Bros. Steamship Co. and NSCSA for 17 years in both management and executive positions. During that time, Mr. Dolan directed the insurance and claims department for one of the largest American flag fleets and coordinated the legal defense of all liability claims brought against Lykes in both domestic and international courts. He acquired extremely broad and comprehensive experience negotiating national and international service contracts with shippers, railroads, container and chassis providers, container yards and terminals.

Mr. Dolan is licensed to practice law in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. He is also a licensed securities professional (Series 7 and 66) and is a licensed life, health and annuity agent. Mr. Dolan assists the firm with business development and strategic planning.

Mr. Dolan has strong ties with the Tampa community, serving as President of The Tampa Club, President of the Tulane Alumni Association of Tampa and St. Petersburg. He is a member of the Propeller Club and the Exchange Club and was Co-Chairman of the 2003 American Cancer Society's Cattle Baron's Ball.

Brian is married to Martha Dolan and they reside in Lithia, Florida.

Areas of Practice

• Admiralty & Maritime Law
• Business & Commercial Law

West Practice Categories

Admiralty & Maritime Law, Business & Commercial Law

Bar Admissions

• New Jersey, 1976
• Pennsylvania, 1976

Past Employment Positions

• State of New Jersey, Administrative Law Judge, 1977 - 1982
• Lykes Brothers Steamship Co., Inc., Director of Risk Management & Claims, 1982 - 1993
• National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia, NE Regional Manager & Director of Asian Service, 1993 - 1997
• Merrill Lynch, Financial Advisor, 2001 - 2002
• Bank of America, AVP, Premier Client Manager & Financial Advisor, 2002 - 2007

Education

• Tulane Law School, New Orleans, Louisiana
  LL.M.
• Tulane Law School, New Orleans, Louisiana
  J.D.
• American University School of Government, Washington, District of Columbia
  B.S.
  Major: Political Science

Ancillary Businesses

• Tampa Port Authority, Commissioner

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Tampa, FL 33605

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