The Nolland Law Firm

Based on available public information, The Nolland Law Firm appears to be the solo practice of Christopher L. Nolland, a Dallas-based attorney. Rather than a traditional litigation firm, Mr. Nolland has established a national practice focused on alternative dispute resolution, primarily serving as a mediator, arbitrator, and, notably, as a non-neutral Special Settlement Counsel. In this capacity, he is engaged by a party in a dispute to act as the primary negotiator, separating settlement functions from the core litigation and trial efforts handled by other law firms. His practice is not that of a typical IP boutique or "BigLaw" firm but a specialized solo practice centered on negotiation and dispute resolution.

Mr. Nolland’s involvement in intellectual property and patent disputes occurs within his role as a settlement specialist. His professional profiles state that he has been engaged as Settlement Counsel in a variety of complex business disputes, including those involving patents. The single tracked case, Multimedia Technologies Pte Ltd v. LG Electronics Inc., reflects this model. In that matter, Mr. Nolland was listed as "Of Counsel" for the plaintiff, Multimedia Technologies, a role consistent with his specialized settlement practice rather than that of a lead trial attorney.

The provided data shows the firm exclusively on the plaintiff side in its one tracked appearance. The underlying case involved smart television technology patents asserted against LG Electronics. This engagement for a patent-holding entity aligns with a practice that could serve patent monetization efforts, though Mr. Nolland's broader practice description suggests he is available to any party in a high-stakes dispute. The Multimedia Technologies case ultimately resulted in a jury verdict in May 2025 finding the patents not infringed and invalid. There is no public record of the firm having a significant practice before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).

The key principal of the firm is Christopher L. Nolland. He is highly decorated in the field of alternative dispute resolution, having been recognized by publications and organizations such as Chambers and Partners, The National Law Journal, and American Lawyer for his work as a mediator and for his creation of the Special Settlement Counsel practice area. His career began in traditional business litigation before he transitioned to focus on mediation, arbitration, and specialized settlement negotiations starting in 1993.