Jane Ellen Doran

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Jane Ellen Doran

4.6
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 42 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Morristown, NJ
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Marriage & Prenuptials, Family

23 Cattano Avenue, Morristown, NJ

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About Jane

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

Experienced in all aspects of divorce litigation, including complex valuation, and distribution issues of businesses and professional practices, executive benefits, alimony, child support and contested custody and parenting issues.

50%
Child Custody 25%

25%
Marriage and Prenuptials 20%

20%
Family 5%

Extensive history of negotiating private premarital agreements, marital settlement agreements and resolution of post judgment issues on financial as well as custody and parenting time issues.

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2019 2018
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 41 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1984

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 42 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1984

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Laufer, Dalena, Jensen, Bradley & Doran, LLC

23 Cattano Avenue, Morristown, NJ, 07960

lauferfamilylaw.com/

Jane Ellen Doran's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

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Posted by anonymous | October 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Wonderful attorney and woman

Jane Ellen represented me in my recent divorce. She worked at my speed and was an amazing listener. She held me accountable during the process as well. She always had mine and my son's best interest at heart and I felt that throughout the entire process, especially during the most difficult and painf...ul parts of my divorce. She turns work around very quickly yet effectively. Jane Ellen has a way of articulating the exact sentiments of how you feel in a document so it is clear with just the right amount of emotion. She is smart and strong yet lovely to deal with and I am so happy she was by my side this year.

Posted by anonymous | August 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

A Lawyer You Want On Your Team

The divorce process is painful enough, but having the right lawyer to handle the legality part makes it so much easier - that is why I hired Jane Ellen Doran, Esq. with Smith and Doran in Morristown, NJ. She has the experience to guide you through the process, patiently explains all your options a...nd, most importantly, goes above and beyond to make sure you get the best possible outcome for your situation. I once heard her described as "having the graces of a Southern Bell, but with the fire and determination of a pit bull” - having Jane Ellen as my lawyer, I couldn’t agree more. Jane Ellen is definitely someone you want on your team.

Posted by wayne | August 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Managing Director

Of Course, Divorce is a painful process but having Jane Doran Esq. representing me was the best thing that I could have done considering. I've been Divorced 18 + and the laws weren't, I feel, as fair to 'Dads' as hopefully, they are now. With Jane on my side then and throughout the years I know that ...she always worked effortlessly and professionally on my behalf. I would recommend Jane Doran to anyone going through this process.

Posted by Lori | May 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney

spectacular

From the moment I sat with Jane Ellen, we clicked! Not only is she extemely educated in her field, but she was always available when I needed her. She provided me with excellent counceling during a very difficult time. She was compassionate, thorough and patient with the many changes I presented. ... She explained things to me so they made sense rather than simply using "lawyer terms". I would highly recommend Jane Ellen and endorse her practice 150%.

Posted by SDE | April 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Great Lawyer, Knowledgeable and Attentive

I retained Jane Ellen to assist me with a personal and complicated financial issue. She was the consummate professional, skillfully educating me about laws that applied to my case and my legal options. Jane Ellen was readily available when I needed to consult her or follow up with additional question...s so that I could make informed decisions about my case. We developed a trusting relationship and as a result, I am confident I received the guidance and support I needed from Jane Ellen.

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

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2020

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

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Work Experience

2020 - Present

Partner, Laufer, Dalena, Jensen, Bradley & Doran, LLC.

2019 - Present

Founding Partner, Smith & Doran P.C.

1983 - 1984

Clerk, Hon. Herbert S. Friend, Judge, Superior Court, Morris County, Clerk

Associations

1984 - Present

Morris County Bar Association, Early Settlement Panel Committee

Member

New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

New York State Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

2003 - 2008

Morris County Bar Foundation

Trustee

1997 - 2001

District X Ethics Committee

Member

1996 - 2002

Central New Jersey Inn of Court

Master

1994 - 1996

Morris County Bar Association, Family Law Committee

Chair

Education

1983

New England School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

Providence College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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