Biography
Chris Nolan was born in Skopia, Greece in 1947 and raised in the Akron, Ohio area. He graduated from Ohio State University in 1970 with a B.A. in History. Mr. Nolan is a 1973 graduate from the University of Akron School of Law and was licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio in 1973.
Mr. Nolan began practicing law in 1973 with the law firm of Schwab, Sager, Grosenbaugh, Rothal, Fort, Skidmore & Nukes. Currently a partner in the law firm of Perantinides & Nolan. Mr. Nolan also serves as a private Mediator.
Mr. Nolan is a frequent lecturer at local and statewide seminars lecturing on subjects including insurance law; trial practice and litigation techniques and has authored numerous course materials and chapters in publications in conjunction with the lectures. He has been a frequent lecturer and contributor to a number of articles regarding trial practice and personal injury litigation in Ohio for the Legal Center Institute, American Arbitration Association, and Akron Bar Association.
Mr. Nolan has also been chosen as a Mentor for the Ohio Supreme Court.
Practice Areas
- Medical Malpractice
- Wrongful Death
- Products Liability
- Civil Rights Litigation
- Vehicular Liability Cases
- Business Litigation
- Employment Discrimination
- Personal Injury
Bar Admissions
- Ohio, 1973
Education
- University of Akron School of Law, Akron, Ohio
- Juris Doctor - 1973
- Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
- Bachelor of Arts - 1970
- Major: History
Professional Associations
- Akron Bar Association, Member
- American Bar Association, Member
- American Association for Justice, Member
- Ohio Association for Justice, Member
- Ohio State Bar Asssociation, Member
- Scanlon Inn of Courts, Bencher
- The Summit County Court of Common Pleas Investigation, Insurance, Medical Liaison Committee
- Federal Court Committee
Classes & Seminars
- CLE Lecturer, Ohio Heights Center, Inc., 1982-1983 and 1986-1987
- Lecturer and Contributor, Ohio for the Legal Center Institute
- Lecturer and Contributor, American Arbitration Association
- Lecturer and Contributor, Akron Bar Association
Honors
- Million Dollar Advocate Forum, Lifetime Member
- Rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell®
- The Best Lawyers in America©, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, 2014-2022
- Selected Lawyer of the Year, Akron, Ohio, 28th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, 2022
- Name to Super Lawyers, 2009-2023
Pro-Bono Activities
- Fairlawn, Ohio Planning Commission, Former Member
- Akron Bar Association, Board of Trustees
Published Works
- Chapter, Personal Injury Litigation in Ohio, Legal Center Institute, 1985