Buffy Duringer Lord
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury Lawyers in North Adams, MA in North Adams, MA
About Buffy Duringer Lord
I grew up in Berkshire County, earned my bachelor's degree here, and met my husband here. Although I left the area to earn my law degree and to begin my practice of law, I always knew that I wanted to return to the Berkshires. Being an attorney allows me to serve not only my clients, but also to serve our community. I am fortunate to work at Donovan O'Connor & Dodig with a group of skilled attorneys who are passionate about their work. My practice is focused on litigation and every day presents new challenges and opportunities. Awards and Honors Honors Commonwealth of Massachusetts one of 100 Unsung Heroines of 2010 Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, Service to the College award
Education
Legal Education
- Pepperdine University School of Law, Malibu, California, 2003
- J.D.
- Law Journal: Alternative Dispute Resolution Journal, 2001 - 2003
Non Legal Education
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, North Adams, Massachusetts
- B.A.
- Honors: magna cum laude
- Major: History
Current Employment Position(s)
- Senior Associate
Past Positions
- Preis PLC (formerly Preis & Roy and Preis, Kraft & Roy), Associate Attorney, 2002 - 2004
- Judge Tevrizian's Chambers, District Court for the Central District of California - Los Angeles, CA, Extern, 2003
Classes and Seminars
- Adjunct Professor, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, 2008 - 2010
Pro Bono Activities
- Northern Berkshire United Way, 2012 - 2019
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Alumni Association, Board of Directors, 2006 - 2012
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Foundation, Board Member, 2009 - 2018
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts; Trustee, 2012 - 2018
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Alumni Association, Board of Directors, 2018 - 2021
- Community Legal Aid, Board of Directors, 2019 - 2022
- 18 Degrees (formerly known as Berkshire Children and Families), 2018 - 2024
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, Trustee, 2024 - Present
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Foundation, Board Member, 2023 - Present
Published Works
Articles
- Dispute Resolution on the High Seas: Aspects of Maritime Arbitration, Ocean and Coastal Law Journal, Fall, 2002
- Back to the Roots of the Civil Rights Movement: A Photo Essay, The Mind’s Eye, A Liberal Arts Journal, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, 2015
Bar Admissions
- Massachusetts, 2005
- Louisiana, 2003
- Vermont, 2012
- U.S. District Court District of Massachusetts, 2006
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Louisiana, 2003
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Louisiana, 2003
- U.S. District Court Western District of Louisiana, 2003
- U.S. District Court Northern District of New York, 2015
- U.S. District Court District of Vermont, 2016
Other Affiliations
- American Bar Association, 2000 - Present
- Massachusetts Bar Association, 2005 - Present
- Berkshire Bar Association, 2005 - Present
- Massachusetts Teachers Association, 2007 - 2012
- Louisiana State Bar Association, 2003 - Present
- Fraternities and Sororities
- Phi Delta Phi
- Phi Alpha Theta
- Alpha Chi
Attorney Details
| Full Name | Buffy Duringer Lord |
| Firm | Donovan O'Connor & Dodig, LLP |
| Address | North Adams, MA, 1330 Mass MoCA Way, North Adams, MA |
| Phone | 413-663-3200 |
| Phone | 802-442-3233 |
| Phone | 413-663-7970 |
| Website | www.docatty.com |
| New Clients | ✓ Currently accepting |
| Consultation | ✓ Free initial consultation |