He received a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Kansas in 1960 and received a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School in 1963. After graduation, he commenced his practice with the firm of Reid & Priest in New York City, a major downtown corporate and securities firm, and became a member of the New York Bar. Since 1966 he has practiced in Kansas City, Missouri with the firm of Armstrong, Teasdale, Schlafly, Davis and Dicus, with offices in Kansas City and St. Louis. Mr. Dolson has authored articles on various corporate topics and franchising questions and has spoken on the same at continuing legal education programs.