Jane Ellen Doran

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.

Jane Ellen assisted me with a very complicated and contentious custody matter. Jane Ellen demonstrated an excellent command of the applicable laws and was able to prepare legal briefs for the judge that clearly and persuasively outlined my position. The court filings that she prepared were clearly ...well researched and far superior to the opposing counsel’s work. Prior to appearing before the judge, Jane Ellen prepared me for the process and gave me a realistic view of the possible outcomes. She did an excellent job in the court room articulating our position. While opposing counsel often tried to be aggressive and use unsavory tactics, Jane Ellen always took the high road and this was clearly respected by the judge. After several court appearances addressing procedural matters and framing our arguments for the judge she was able to convince the opposing counsel that we had a high likelihood of prevailing in the case and negotiated a settlement that resolved the matter. After the conclusion of our case Jane Ellen has remained available to guide me through issues that have arisen in the interpretation of the settlement agreement. Jane Ellen has helped guide me through a very difficult period of my life and provided me frank and direct legal advice while still being empathetic with how painful and emotional these matters are to negotiate/litigate.

I was very fortunate to have Jane Ellen Doran represent me during a very lengthy, complex litigation concerning my ex-husband's attempts to negate financial aspects of our Hong Kong divorce. Throughout the process, Jane Ellen proved herself to be a bright, insightful advocate who conducted herself ...with great professionalism and integrity. Her work product, attention to detail, commitment to accuracy and knowledge were outstanding and resulted in rulings in my favor. She gave me not only a brilliant legal voice, but also an ethical and honest one and for that I am truly grateful. She is also a skilled negotiator and was able to quickly discern appropriate paths and communicate them to me simply and fully. She was invaluable in helping me understand the complexities of my situation and the potential remedies without ever making me feel uncomfortable asking questions and in the end, came up with the winning solution in this matter. I recommend her most highly.

Jane Ellen Doran was referred to me by a friend who had gone through her own divorce years ago. I met with her when I was seeking a lawyer for my divorce and was immediately impressed with her acumen, savvy advice and professionalism. She was patient with me and made an otherwise horrid experience ju...st a bit easier and less anxiety producing. I have since recommended her to other friends who were seeking a lawyer for other issues.