Dorsey, Jordan D.

Demonstrated Leadership Skills

As an experienced trial lawyer I have successfully argued numerous cases before the Pierce County Superior Court and courtrooms in other jurisdictions. This is a skill that requires persuasive and well organized presentations, the ability to write clearly and convincingly, to think on one’s feet, and to make presentable appearances to the public in stressful situations. As a family practice specialist and mediator, I help people find consensus and common ground so that fair and practical solutions can be found. As a successful assistant coach I have helped instill motivation, self discipline and team cohesiveness in my charges.

Background

Ms. Donovan has been a trial lawyer, since 2001, with Miller, Quinlan and Auter, P.S. Inc., and as of this year a Pro-Tem Commissioner with the Pierce County Superior Court system (in which she hears cases as a commissioner when there are temporary vacancies on the Superior Court bench.) Her legal specialty is family law and, in addition to many hours litigating cases, she is also trained in Collaborative Law and in conducting mediations.

A lifelong resident of the area, Ms. Donovan attended local schools, graduated Bellarmine High School, the University of Puget Sound (UPS), and Seattle University School of Law (formerly UPS). At UPS she graduated with honors in the top 10% of her class and graduated Cum Laude in her law school class.

Ms. Donovan has served in many community service programs in addition to extensive service in pro bono work for needy clients with high conflict cases. Ms. Donovan currently serves on the Board of Directors for Bridges- the Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital Center for Grieving Children, and serves on an advisory committee for Camp Erin, the Jamie Moyer Foundation program for special needs children.

Ms. Donovan continues to enjoy running and is a former assistance coach at Bellarmine Prep High School coaching women’s’ cross country and men and women’s distance track.