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Nolan M. Hale

Associate

Nolan believes that effective legal counsel starts with trust, clear communication, and cost‑efficient solutions.  He works with closely-held businesses and not‑for‑profit organizations to deliver practical legal guidance tailored to each client’s goals. Nolan advises clients across a range of industries on both buy‑side and sell‑side M&A transactions, collaborating with business owners and management teams to structure deals, manage risk, and move transactions forward efficiently.

Nolan advises not‑for‑profit organizations on corporate and transactional matters, including governance, structuring, and strategic initiatives. He partners with boards and executive teams to provide clear, cost‑conscious guidance that supports operational needs while remaining aligned with organizational mission and long‑term objectives.

In addition, Nolan supports clients with the review and negotiation of commercial contracts, drawing on his experience guiding companies through complex transactions and day‑to‑day corporate decision‑making.

Nolan’s experience also includes representing individuals, corporations, and LLCs in commercial litigation and business disputes, giving him a practical understanding of the issues that arise when contracts, governance structures, and business relationships are put to the test.

PROFESSIONAL & CIVIC AFFILIATIONS

  • Member, TEDLaw Advisory Board
  • Member, Erie County Bar Association
  • Member, New York State Bar Association
  • Former Board Member, Envision Wellness WNY

HONORS & AWARDS

  • Selected to the Upstate New York Super Lawyers Rising Stars list since 2025
  • Young Professionals for Olmsted Parks, Class of 2024
  • Editor-in-Chief, Syracuse Journal of Science and Technology

PRACTICE AREAS

ADMISSIONS

  • New York
  • Western District of New York

EDUCATION

  • Syracuse University College of Law, J.D.
  • University at Buffalo, B.S. cum laude

Nolan believes that effective legal counsel starts with trust, clear communication, and cost‑efficient solutions.  He works with closely-held businesses and not‑for‑profit organizations to deliver practical legal guidance tailored to each client’s goals. Nolan advises clients across a range of industries on both buy‑side and sell‑side M&A transactions, collaborating with business owners and management teams to structure deals, manage risk, and move transactions forward efficiently.

Nolan advises not‑for‑profit organizations on corporate and transactional matters, including governance, structuring, and strategic initiatives. He partners with boards and executive teams to provide clear, cost‑conscious guidance that supports operational needs while remaining aligned with organizational mission and long‑term objectives.

In addition, Nolan supports clients with the review and negotiation of commercial contracts, drawing on his experience guiding companies through complex transactions and day‑to‑day corporate decision‑making.

Nolan’s experience also includes representing individuals, corporations, and LLCs in commercial litigation and business disputes, giving him a practical understanding of the issues that arise when contracts, governance structures, and business relationships are put to the test.

PROFESSIONAL & CIVIC AFFILIATIONS

  • Member, TEDLaw Advisory Board
  • Member, Erie County Bar Association
  • Member, New York State Bar Association
  • Former Board Member, Envision Wellness WNY

HONORS & AWARDS

  • Selected to the Upstate New York Super Lawyers Rising Stars list since 2025
  • Young Professionals for Olmsted Parks, Class of 2024
  • Editor-in-Chief, Syracuse Journal of Science and Technology

PRACTICE AREAS

ADMISSIONS

  • New York
  • Western District of New York

EDUCATION

  • Syracuse University College of Law, J.D.
  • University at Buffalo, B.S. cum laude

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