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

22 Client Reviews

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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 Jonathan | March 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Wonderful attorney

I could not have been happier with my choice of Jane Ellen to represent me in my divorce proceedings. She has a world of experience and is fantastic to deal with. There were zero surprises, shes always very well prepared, and extremely responsive. I've already recommended her to a friend and will ...continue to do so.

Posted by Sydney | March 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Wonderful family lawyer

Jane Ellen represented me on a very difficult divorce and custody process. I can’t soeak highly enough of Jane Ellen. She is tough in the courtroom and very experienced. I truly appreciated how honest with me she was throughout the entire process and really guided me to make the best decisions I coul...d for my young daughter. Ms. Doran is very responsive and works incredibly hard. I hope I never have to recommend friends to an attorney for a divorce or custody negotiations, but if I did Jane Ellen would be, without a doubt, the lawyer I’d recommend. I am truly grateful to her and her firm for their professionalism, diligence, and honesty.

Posted by Balaji | March 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Compassionate with very strong ethics and integrity

I am the founder of a non-profit organization Mitr (friend), which started in 1998 to primarily help first-generation immigrant women who are victims of domestic violence and abuse. I got the opportunity to work with Jane Ellen Doran while helping one of the domestic violence victims Madhavi. It is v...ery hard to find good attorneys, especially pro bono ones. Even though she was providing free service, Jane took utmost care and she was very thorough and committed throughout the case and exhibited professionalism all along. Her compassion, ethics, and integrity were outstanding. Right from day one, I had great confidence that she will provide professional service and she lived up to that and got justice for Madhavi. I am a firm believer in our judicial system but attorneys do make a huge difference in the outcome of the case. Jane made a huge impact in Madhavi's life by not only getting her justice but by doing so it helped Madhavi regain confidence in our judicial system. Going through a divorce and especially through domestic violence is in itself a tough ordeal but at least through great attorneys like Jane, people can be assured that justice will prevail. I hope there are more attorneys like Jane. Great job Jane!!! It's an honor to know you as a person and as a professional.

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

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

2019

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2006

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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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