James M. Doran, Jr. - Nashville, TN

Preeminent Business Litigation and Trial Attorney

James M. Doran, Jr. is a distinguished partner at Holland & Knight LLP in Nashville, Tennessee. With a legal career spanning more than 50 years, Jim Doran is widely regarded as one of the state's most experienced and effective trial lawyers. He began his practice in 1968 and has since successfully represented a broad spectrum of clients, ranging from major corporations to individuals, in high-stakes litigation. His reputation for excellence is built on a foundation of rigorous preparation, deep legal knowledge, and a commanding presence in the courtroom. Jim's practice is diverse, covering complex commercial disputes, healthcare litigation, and product liability defense.

Defending Corporate Interests

Jim serves as a strategic defender for businesses facing critical legal challenges. He has extensive experience in class action defense, particularly in cases involving securities fraud and consumer protection claims. In the healthcare sector, he represents hospitals and providers in disputes over contracts, regulatory compliance, and certificate of need issues. Additionally, Jim is a trusted counsel for the pharmaceutical and medical device industries, defending manufacturers against product liability claims. His ability to distill complex technical and financial information into compelling arguments has resulted in numerous favorable verdicts and settlements for his clients.

Key Areas of Expertise

• Business Litigation: resolving contract disputes, partnership breakups, and business torts.
• Class Action Defense: protecting companies from mass torts and securities class actions.
• Healthcare Litigation: Representing providers in regulatory and commercial disputes.
• Product Liability: Defending manufacturers of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and consumer goods.
• Professional Malpractice: Defending attorneys and accountants against liability claims.

Jim practices out of the Nashville City Center, where Holland & Knight's Nashville office is headquartered. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, an honor limited to the top 1% of attorneys in the state. Consistently ranked in Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers, James M. Doran, Jr. continues to set the standard for legal advocacy in Music City.