NOLAN LAW GROUP - Key Persons
Dan Nolan worked as a paralegal at Nolan Law Group throughout his three years in law school and joined the firm as an associate in November of 2017. Upon admission to the Illinois State bar, he has handled aviation, wrongful death, bodily injury, and litigation matters for the firm. Dan has also tried cases in the state and federal level to verdict.
Throughout his law school career, Dan was involved in DePaul's International Aviation Law Institute, where he completed his Certificate in Aviation Law and competed in the Leiden International Aviation Law Moot Court competition with teams from all over the world.
Practice Areas
Aviation Law
Job Titles:
- Institute Advisory Board Member
Job Titles:
- Moot Court Competition, Volunteer Judge
Job Titles:
- Director of Administration
Biography
Leandra Montero received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from Loyola University - Chicago in 1996. She began her professional career at a battered women's and children's shelter, where she provided much needed support and guidance to residents. In 1997 she took a position at St. Vincent de Paul Center where she managed the day-to-day operations of the Social Service Department.
She accepted a position at Nolan Law Group in November of 2000 as a legal assistant and rapidly become an essential member of the aviation litigation support team. She currently manages the overall operations of the firm, and is responsible for human resources, marketing, records and information management. Leandra also assists in development and implementation of firm policy and procedure; monitors administrative expenses and coordinates activities and communications between managing partners, clients, experts and vendors.
Education
Loyola University Chicago,
Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology - 1996
Memberships
Chicago Bar Association
Legal Marketing Association.
Association of Legal Administrators
Brain Injury Association of Illinois
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Professional Staff
Job Titles:
- Director of Litigation Support
Biography
Tom Ellis has worked for Nolan Law Group for over 30 years. As the firm's primary investigator of the causes and liability arising from aviation accidents and other disasters, his work provides critical support to attorneys and is integral to preparation for trial. His work has taken him all over the globe including various countries in Europe, South America, Asia, and the African continent.
Tom has personally worked on more than seventy-five separate aviation accidents going back to 1989 involving several hundred victims represented by Nolan Law Group. He has conducted or participated in aircraft wreckage inspections and analyses, laboratory studies, radar and trajectory analyses, data recorder analysis, and other forensic activities. Tom is particularly adept at locating hard to find or difficult to obtain evidence.
Job Titles:
- CBIS and Brain Injury Nurse Specialist
Ginny Lazzara, has been a rehabilitation Nurse Consultant for Nolan Law Group since 2000. She brings more than 20 years experience in the field of brain injury rehabilitation to the firm.
She is available to our clients and their families to address individual needs and concerns regarding their brain injury, medical, and community resources.
Education
St. Xavier University, Chicago,
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 1985