26 February 2024
Passing of Mr James G. Doran, retired Solicitor, and Past President
The Law Society of Northern Ireland announces the passing of Mr James G. Doran, retired Solicitor, and Past President of the Law Society of Northern Ireland.
Mr. Doran passed away on 25th February 2024.
He was born in 1927 and was admitted as a solicitor in 1953.
Jimmy, as he was known to many, had a long and illustrious career as Principal and then Consultant with James G Doran & Co.
In addition he played a significant role within the Law Society of Northern Ireland serving on a number of committees before becoming President in 1979.
Commenting the President of the Society Darren Toombs said:
“Jimmy was well respected as a solicitor and as a man of honour and integrity who showed great dedication and commitment to the solicitor profession throughout his career.
It was a privilege to meet Jimmy at the launch of the Society’s centenary publication at Stormont in 2022 at which he continued to show a keen interest in the profession and the next generation of solicitors.
On behalf of the Law Society of Northern Ireland I wish to offer our condolences to the Doran family and to his many friends and former colleagues'.
Funeral arrangements
Requiem Mass will be held in St. Brigid's Church, Derryvolgie Avenue, Belfast at 11.00am on Tuesday 27th February followed by burial in St. Macartan's Cemetery, Loughinisland, Co. Down.