Perry W. Doran, II
Practice Areas
Education
- University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of Law, Gainesville, Florida, J.D., 1993
- University of Florida, B.S., 1990, with Honors
Bar & Court Admissions
Perry is a partner in the Vorys Columbus office and a member of the litigation practice group. He represents plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal proceedings across a number of different disciplines. Perry has extensive experience in personal injury, premises liability and product liability litigation, including mass tort defense work, as well as commercial, construction and insurance related litigation.
His notable experience includes:
- Representing individuals and estates in wrongful death and catastrophic personal injury cases throughout Ohio and Florida, where he has recovered in excess of $11.5 million on behalf of his clients
- Successfully representing and defending the manufacturers and suppliers of various products, including household and industrial use products, in wrongful death and personal injury cases throughout Ohio and Florida
- Representing and defending manufacturers and suppliers in toxic tort, chemical exposure and asbestos related litigation throughout Ohio, where he has successfully resolved tens of thousands of cases through trial, dispositive motion practice and/or settlement
- Successfully representing and defending modular home manufacturers, nationwide home builders, and oil and gas well operators in fire, property damage, construction, and premises liability cases
Perry is licensed to practice in all state courts in Florida and Ohio, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. He is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association (OSBA) and the Columbus Bar Association.
Perry has spoken at the OSBA"s HB 292 Asbestos and Silica Legislation Seminar and the OSBA's New Attorney Trial Advocacy Seminar. He has also spoken at the OSBA's Insurance Law Seminar, where he discussed the topic of uninsured and underinsured motorist insurance.
Perry received his J.D. from the University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of Law and his B.S. with honors from the University of Florida.
Honors & Awards
- The Best Lawyers in America, Columbus Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants “Lawyer of the Year,” 2019
- The Best Lawyers in America, Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions Defendants, 2013-2019
- Ohio Super Lawyers, General Litigation, 2013-2016
- Columbus CEO, Top Lawyers in Columbus, 2015
News
- 8/15/2018One hundred and thirteen lawyers from Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2019.
- 8/15/2018Nine lawyers from Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP were recently named 2019 Lawyers of the Year by Best Lawyers.
- 8/17/2017One hundred and eight lawyers from Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2018.
- 8/15/2016One-hundred and eleven lawyers from Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2017.
- 12/2/2015Vorys is pleased to announce that 63 attorneys from the firm have been named 2016 Ohio Super Lawyers and Rising Stars.
- 8/17/2015One-hundred and eighteen lawyers from Vorys were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2016.
- 12/3/2014Vorys is pleased to announce that 74 attorneys from the firm have been named 2015 Ohio Super Lawyers and Rising Stars.
- 8/18/2014One-hundred and ten lawyers from Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2015.
- 12/4/2013Eighty-one attorneys from Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP have been named 2014 Ohio Super Lawyers and Rising Stars. 57 Vorys attorneys were named 2014 Ohio Super Lawyer and 24 Vorys attorneys were named 2014 Ohio Rising Stars.
- 8/14/2013One hundred and eleven lawyers from Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2014.
- 12/17/2012Seventy-Seven attorneys from Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease have been named 2013 Ohio Super Lawyers and Rising Stars.
- 8/23/2012One hundred and twenty-six lawyers from Vorys were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2013.
- 1/8/2009
Events
- 8/28/2009
Insights
- 12/20/2012Ohio Governor John Kasich today signed the Amended Substitute House Bill 380, which requires the full disclosure of all asbestos bankruptcy trust claims made by plaintiffs with asbestos lawsuits in Ohio. The law will go into effect 90 days from today.
- 12/14/2012The Ohio General Assembly this week passed Amended Substitute House Bill 380, which requires the full disclosure of all asbestos bankruptcy trust claims made by plaintiffs with asbestos lawsuits in Ohio. The bill is headed to Governor John Kasich’s desk; he is expected to sign the bill.
- 6/3/2009