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James Robert Doran

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100 Pine St., Ste. 205, Bellingham, WA 98225-5399

Civil Litigation, Contracts, Criminal and 19 more

About James Robert Doran

James Robert Doran is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, contracts, criminal and 19 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from Seattle University in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years. James practices at James R. Doran - Attorney at Law in Bellingham, WA.

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Posted by Elaine
December 31, 2025
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James R. Doran is a liar and a thief. My husband hired him to do oil contracts for him. A client after receiving his oil delivery wired his payment into Bank of America. The next day this client went into the bank trying to recall the money. He did not want to pay my husband. Scumbag Doran was supposed to send the contract, all emails and texts to Bank of America to prove the money belonged to my husband. Doran did NOTHING. My husband paid him $4000 to do his job. The money was returned to the client. Doran LEFT MY husband in Cyprus to die without a penny to his name. My husband was attacked by workers who wanted to be paid. The country of Northern Cyprus wants their taxes. My name was destroyed the account was in name. So, i got reported to ChexSystems and Early Warning Systems. He destroyed my credit. My husband is stuck in Cyprus. He will die in jail if the money isn't paid. Doran denies knowing me and my husband now. This man needs to be prosecuted and disbarred.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Litigation 1
    • Civil Litigation
  • Contracts
  • Trusts and Estates 1
    • Estate Planning
  • Personal Injury 1
    • Nursing Home Litigation
  • Government Contracts
  • General Practice
  • Elder Law
  • Eminent Domain
  • Other 13
    • Criminal
    • Dispute Resolution
    • Elder
    • Probate
    • Wills
    • Foreclosure
    • Guardianships
    • Landlord
    • Tenant
    • Real Property
    • General
    • Criminal Defense
    • Landlord & Tenant

Practice Details

  • Languages
    Spanish
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    James R. Doran - Attorney at Law

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1985, Washington
    Memberships
    Washington State Bar Association
    Washington State Trial Lawyers Association.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Gonzaga University
    Class of 1984
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Seattle University
    Class of 1980
    B.S.
    cum laude
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1953
    Portsmouth, Virginia, March 31, 1953

James Robert Doran

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100 Pine St., Ste. 205Bellingham, WA 98225-5399U.S.A.

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