Brigid M. Hennessey - North Adams, MA
Attorney at Donovan O'Connor & Dodig, LLP
Lawyers in North Adams, MA
1330 Mass MoCA Way North Adams, MA 01247 - 2453
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Updated: 03/02/2026
Attorney Information
Overview
My family law practice evolved out of my interest in children and personal relationships. Families provide the support and love that are essential to the healthy development of all individuals, particularly children. Family breakups can be destructive to the very values the family has tried to develop and instill in their children. It is important to me to try to help families, husbands, wives, mothers, fathers and children through very painful and emotional times of separation, divorce and custody disputes.
I can empathize with the pain, hurt, and anger clients in divorce experience. I get a great deal of satisfaction when I am able to help people get through these difficult times.
I am passionate about my work. Every case calls for a different approach, but regardless of the approach we decide upon, I always work hard for my clients and am a zealous advocate for their interests.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Director, 2009 - 2011
- Massachusetts Justice Project’s Deborah L. Marchand Pro Bono Publico Award, 2010 - Present
- St. Thomas More Society's Tenth Annual Red Mass Honoree
- Massachusetts Top Attorney, 2010 - 2011
Education
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Legal Education
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Albany Law School of Union University,
Albany,
New York, 1992
J.D.
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Albany Law School of Union University,
Albany,
New York, 1992
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Non Legal Education
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Central Connecticut University, 1989
B.A.
Honors: cum laude
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Central Connecticut University, 1989
Current Employment Position(s)
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Retired
Bar Admissions
- New York, 1993
- Massachusetts, 1992
Other Affiliations
- Massachusetts Bar Association, 1992 - Present (Member)
- Berkshire Bar Association, 1992 - Present (Member and Past President (2009))
- Berkshire Bar Association Domestic Relations Committee, 1992 - Present (Member)
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Massachusetts Chapter, 2006 - Present (Member)
Contact
1330 Mass MoCA Way
North Adams, MA 01247 - 2453
Phone: 413-663-3200
Fax: 413-663-7970
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.docatty.com
Hours: M-F, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
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