Bridget Dolan

CALLED TO THE BAR 1997

Junior Counsel

General Profile

Background

2010: Assistant Deputy Coroner for West Sussex

2008: Tribunal Judge (part-time): First Tier Tribunal (Health Education and Social Chamber)
2007: Mental Health Review Tribunal, President (part-time)
2000: Published – “The Mental Health Act Explained” HMSO, London
1997; Pupillage, 3 Serjeants’ Inn
1997: Honorary Senior Lecturer, St George’s Medical School, London.
1996: Common Professional Examination in Law (Commendation)
1995-97: Chartered Forensic Psychologist
1994: Published: “Why women ? Gender issues in eating disorders”, Athlone Press, London
1993: Published “Psychopathic and Anti-social Personality Disorders” Gaskell, London
1989: Chartered Psychologist
1988 - 1997: Lecturer in Forensic Psychology, St George’s Medical School.
1988: Ph.D., Psychology. (Bulimia Nervosa)
1984 - 1987: Research Psychologist, Eating Disorders Clinic, St George's Medical School.
1984: B.Sc. (Hons) First Class, Psychology, University of Bradford.

Email: bdolan@3serjeantsinn.com

Directory Comments

Bridget is recommended in clinical negligence by leading legal directory Chambers & Partners.

"Bridget Dolan wins laurels for her "determined and spirited advocacy" and her "sound, clear advice." A qualified forensic clinical psychologist, she has an innate understanding of the medical and ethical considerations of health and welfare work." Chambers and Partners 2012.

" Bridget Dolan is another respected junior and is particularly well regarded for her work on claims with a psychological dimension." Chambers and Partners 2012

'Bridget Dolan is known as an authoritative and capable advocate whose word "carries a lot of weight with the court." Her clinical negligence work arises from her wider mental health law practice.'.... Chambers and Partners 2011

With her background as a forensic clinical psychologist and "her down-to-earth approach to complex issues," solicitors believe that Bridget Dolan "performs beyond her call." "She is a pleasure to work with and a good choice for particularly sensitive cases." Chambers & Partners 2010

Market sources respect the “bright and thorough” Bridget Dolan for her advocacy skills and background in psychology.' Chambers & Partners 2009