BIOGRAPHY
2023 Marked Mr. Nolan's 50th year as an attorney! On April 3, he was officially recognized by the Ohio State Bar Association honoring his 50 years of service.
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.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
- Akron Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- American Association for Justice
- Ohio Association for Justice
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Bencher in the Scanlon Inn of Courts
- Million Dollar Advocate Forum
AWARDS
- AV Preeminent from Martindale-Hubbell® which is the highest possible rating for Ethical Standards and Legal Ability for over 30 years.
- Selected for inclusion in the The Best Lawyers in America© from 2014-2025 for his work in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs.
- Selected Lawyer of the Year, Akron, Ohio 2022 in the 28th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America© for his work in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Super Lawyers Personal Injury from 2009-2025 (Only 5% of attorneys are selected as Super Lawyers)
COMMITTEES
- The Summit County Court of Common Pleas Investigation, Insurance, Medical Liaison Committee
- Federal Court Committee
PUBLISHED WORKS
- Chapter, Personal Injury Litigation in Ohio, Legal Center Institute, 1985
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT & PRO-BONO ACTIVITES
- Former member of the Fairlawn, Ohio Planning Commission
- Board of Trustees for the Akron Bar Association
- Member and chairman on various bar committees