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<P style="font-size: 14pt" align="center"><B>UNITED STATES<BR>
SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION<BR>
<FONT style="font-size: 12pt">Washington, D.C. 20549
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<P style="font-size: 18pt" align="center"><B>FORM 8-K</B>

<P style="font-size: 12pt" align="center"><B>CURRENT REPORT<BR>
Pursuant to
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934</B>

<P style="font-size: 10pt" align="center"><B>Date of Report (Date of earliest
event reported): February 24, 2009</B>

<P style="font-size: 24pt" align="center"><B>Dolan Media Company<BR>
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style="font-size: 10pt">(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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  <TD style="border-bottom: #000000 1px solid"><B>Delaware</B></TD>
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  <TD style="border-bottom: #000000 1px solid"><B>001-33603</B></TD>
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  <TD style="border-bottom: #000000 1px solid"><B>222 South Ninth Street, Suite
2300<BR>
Minneapolis, Minnesota<BR>
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including area code: <B>(612) 317-9420</B>
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<P style="font-size: 10pt" align="left">Check the appropriate box below if the
Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of
the registrant under any of the following provisions:

<P style="font-size: 10pt" align="left"><FONT face="Wingdings">o</FONT> Written
communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR
230.425)<BR>
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to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)<BR>
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face="Wingdings">o</FONT> Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule
14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))<BR>
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13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))<BR>



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<P style="font-size: 10pt" align="justify"><B>Item&nbsp;2.02 Results of
Operation and Financial Condition</B>

<P style="font-size: 10pt" align="justify">On February&nbsp;24, 2009, we issued
a press release announcing our financial results for the fourth quarter and
year ended December&nbsp;31, 2008. A copy of this press release is attached to
this current report as Exhibit&nbsp;99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

<P style="font-size: 10pt" align="justify">The information in this Form 8-K,
including the press release attached hereto as an exhibit, pertaining to our
financial results is being furnished and shall not be deemed
&#8220;filed&#8221; for purposes of Section&nbsp;18 of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liability of such section,
nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing made under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by
specific reference in such filing.

<P style="font-size: 10pt" align="justify"><B>Item&nbsp;9.01 Financial
Statements and Exhibits.</B>

<P style="font-size: 10pt" align="justify">(d)&nbsp;Exhibits
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align="justify">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pursuant to the requirements of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report
to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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<P style="font-size: 10pt" align="justify">Dated: February&nbsp;24, 2009

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Filed by Bowne Pure Compliance
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest
event reported): February 24, 2009
Dolan Media Company
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
001-33603
43-2004527
(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
222 South Ninth Street, Suite
2300
Minneapolis, Minnesota
55402
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number,
including area code:
(612) 317-9420
None
(Former name or former address if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the
Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of
the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o
Written
communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR
230.425)
o
Soliciting material pursuant
to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule
14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule
13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 2.02 Results of
Operation and Financial Condition
On February 24, 2009, we issued
a press release announcing our financial results for the fourth quarter and
year ended December 31, 2008. A copy of this press release is attached to
this current report as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
The information in this Form 8-K,
including the press release attached hereto as an exhibit, pertaining to our
financial results is being furnished and shall not be deemed
"filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liability of such section,
nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing made under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by
specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01 Financial
Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit
Number
Description of Exhibits
99.1
Press Release of the Company dated
February 24, 2009
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report
to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
DOLAN MEDIA COMPANY
By:
/s/ Scott J. Pollei
Name: Scott J. Pollei
Its: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Dated: February 24, 2009
Exhibit Index
Exhibit
Number
Description of Exhibits
99.1
Press Release of the Company dated
February 24, 2009