Thomas Leo Doran

So far he's done an excellent job on my case! He answers all of my questions and is always available for our phone appointments. He seems to really care about what's going on with me, which makes me feel comfortable. He always listens to my concerns and tells me the straight truth, not stringing me o...n. My case was not easy and as he said arrived in a large box! I truly thank him for handling my difficult case in a timely manner.

Shortly after my on the job injury, I called 'Tod' because I was unsure what the Worker's Compensation system could or would do for me. Tod reassured me of my rights and encouraged me to do the things I needed to do to improve my health. At that time he said I didn't need representation. I called him... a few times over the next few years and he took the time to talk to me. About a year ago I had a bad experience with an IME and felt the Labor and Industries case manager was trying to close my case. I phoned Tod again and he took my case. He has protested denials and gotten them overturned. I think I am like most people and just want a fair deal. But I don't think you can get one without an advocate like Mr. Doran. It seems odd referring to Tod that way because he never puts on airs, but seems like a regular guy. Except when he is kicking my claims manager's butt. I am not real fond of giving up 15 percent of my time loss, but 85 percent of my benefit is worth a lot more than 100 percent of nothing. And if it were left up to L&I that is what I would have. I have always been treated with respect and courtesy by the entire staff in Tod's office. They strike me as good, genuine people and I would recommend them to anyone.

I was experiencing problems with an L&I claim. I contacted Mr. Doran and explained my situation. He made a couple suggestions that I should try before he took my case, and if I had no success to contact him for assistance. I tried those suggestions w/o any success. I wrote a letter to Mr. Doran ...and explained the complete situation I was involved with. I receive no response to my letter. I tried to contact him by phone and received no response. I tried e mails and still he refused to return communications. I fail to understand his obvious rudeness, unprofessional behavior, and total lack of concern concerning my situation, even though he said to call him back if I continued to have problems. It would appear that Mr. Doran, along with most attorneys who have been practicing law for a long time, are more interested in the most benefits (money) for the least amount of work. This attitude speaks volumes about the attorney profession as a whole.