James M. Doran Jr.

Jim Doran represents clients in complex litigation, guides them through the litigation process and assists them with the most favorable resolution. Known for his intellectual curiosity, Mr. Doran enjoys tackling complicated issues and presenting them in a relatable way.

For more than 40 years, national and international clients from a wide range of industries have relied on him for representation in complex commercial and contract disputes, products liability litigation and insurance coverage disputes. His experience spans the automotive, chemical, pharmaceutical, insurance, healthcare and real estate industries. Mr. Doran has successfully defended attorneys, physicians and dentists in professional liability and malpractice lawsuits. He also represents both insurers and insureds in insurance disputes involving issues related to:

• commercial and general liability coverage
• directors and officers liability coverage
• professional liability coverage

Pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers and other corporate clients turn to Mr. Doran for counsel when they are faced with complex products liability claims. He served as National Settlement Counsel for Bayer in PPA mass tort litigation, and he has earned a reputation for success in high-profile products liability cases involving asbestos, breast implants, latex gloves, bone fixation devices and products such as DES, Fen-Phen, Baycol, Vioxx, Fosamax, Gadolinium, Trasylol, Ketek, Yaz/Yazmin and ReNu litigation.