Buffy Duringer Lord - a North Adams, USA Personal Injury Lawyer

North Adams Personal Injury Lawyer

Updated: 03/10/2026

Areas of Practice

Personal Injury
Animal Bites
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Premises Liability
Slip and Fall
Wrongful Death
Workers' Compensation
Domestic Relations

Attorney Information

Overview

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)

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Senior Associate
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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

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Contact

North Adams, MA

1330 Mass MoCA Way
North Adams, MA 01247 - 2453

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Phones:

Fax: 413-663-7970

Email: Send a message

Website: https://www.docatty.com

Hours: M-F, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Credit Cards Accepted
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