LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Michael H. Doran, distin-
guished citizen and devoted member of his community

WHEREAS, It is with great sorrow and deep regret that this Legislative
Body records the passing of Michael H. Doran, noting the significance of
his purposeful life and accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, Michael H. Doran attended the University at Buffalo, where he
majored in business administration, and graduated from the University at
Buffalo Law School in 1982; and
WHEREAS, Admitted to practice law in New York State in 1983, Michael
H. Doran began his legal career at the firm of Collins, Collins, and
DiNardo; he started his own practice, Doran and Associates, in 1992, and
founded Doran and Murphy in 1999, with attorney Christopher Murphy; and
WHEREAS, During his career as a personal-injury attorney, Michael H.
Doran worked on cases involving medical malpractice, construction law,
product liability, asbestos litigation, pharmaceutical litigation, and
railroad law; he also reached out on a volunteer basis to assist the
victims of the September 11th attacks in receiving compensation; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Michael H. Doran represented railroad workers
who suffered traumatic, on-the-job injuries or occupational diseases; he
would often lecture on railroad law to the Association of Trial Lawyers
of America and served as chairman of its railroad section; and
WHEREAS, A sports enthusiast, Michael H. Doran competed in the 1979
Empire State Games in Diving, and enjoyed boating, bicycling, in-line
skating, and extreme skiing; he was also a Federal Aviation Administra-
tion-certified pilot with a multiengine instrument rating; and
WHEREAS, Michael H. Doran was a member of St. Benedict's Catholic
Church, the Erie County and New York Bar Associations, the New York
State Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association for
Justice; and
WHEREAS, Michael H. Doran is survived by his companion, Georgiann
Scott; daughter, Gabrielle; son, Garrett; parents Robert and Nina;
brother, Thomas; and two sisters, Debbie Webber and Susan Mendzef, all
of whom felt privileged to be a part of his life and rejoiced in his
many achievements; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Michael H. Doran leaves
behind a legacy which will long endure the passage of time and will
remain as a comforting memory to all he served and befriended; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Michael H. Doran, distinguished citizen and devoted
member of his community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Michael H. Doran.