William D. Dolan III

I am very, very sorry to hear about John and Bill. I knew John quite well.

I would like to share my memories of John. He was a good friend, going back to 1980. I had some contact with Bill as well, and had some fun with their sister back in Ithaca.

From the Stay family: At this time of loss, our heartfelt condolences and prayers are sent to the Dolan family, especially to John, Tom, and Kathleen. Bill was a friend, caring father, and always had a twinkle in his eye. May he rest in peace.

Kathleen and Tom,

I don’t remember when I met Bill the first time; it was most certainly through John Milliken in 1983. Maybe it was in a meeting to puzzle through a campaign or maybe it was to talk about where to go to law school. What is most memorable is the mentoring and championing that Bill gave me in the first decade of my career in law and public service. He set the bar and he opened doors for me, especially in using my legal skills to defend kids and protect the vote.

Kathleen and Tom, You both gave a wonderful tribute to your dad today. He was always so proud when he talked about both of you. Your tributes made clear that you learned well from the example he set as a dad. He was such a kind and thoughtful person, generous and always interested in helping those around him. His commitment to excellence also was extraordinary. Please know that the legal community will always remember him with gratitude and admiration for all he accomplished.

I always felt like I was in a master class when I was in Bill Dolan´s presence, as a friend, a neighbor and board member of Arlington Community Foundation. And it was the best kind of class, taught by the teacher everybody wanted to learn from, because you were in a nurturing environment where mistakes were encouraged and branded as learning opportunities. Acting boldly and being audacious in our goal setting was met with enthusiasm and praise for being convicted enough to set our sights on...

I first met Bill in the mid-1970s when I was a brand new lawyer. He was one of my first mentors, and his help and advice was invaluable to a scared new lawyer. I would watch him in Court, and he was magnificent. The way he spoke to judges and juries was the best I've ever heard. I envied that . As it was said he was a lawyer's lawyer, but he was also a friend to so many. Although I'm retired and I have not seen him in many years, to hear of his passing touched my heart. My condolences to all...

I was privileged to know Bill over many years as a fellow trial lawyer. He was an outstanding attorney; and even a better person, who will be missed by all. His last, and most important victory, is a triumph over death as he enjoys Eternal Life. RIP

I am so, so sorry to learn of Bill's passing. He was a gentleman, a scholar, and a lawyer's lawyer; truly one of a kind. I am forever grateful for his kindness and impact on me when I started to practice law in Arlington and for his encouragement over time. His was a life well lived. Bill was a great man! Peace and comfort to his family.