Ms. Buell has been recognized as an “AV” Preeminent attorney for over three decades. She has attained the rank of Advocate in the American Board of Trial Advocates, the premier national association of civil trial attorneys from both plaintiffs’ and defense bars. She is licensed to practice before the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the State of Rhode Island. Ms. Buell also has authored articles and book chapters for practicing attorneys in Massachusetts and has lectured to healthcare providers regarding regulatory and other matters.
Ms. Buell frequently handles matters before the State Boards which license Physicians, Dentists, Nurses, Social Workers and other health professionals. To support her interest in health law, Ms. Buell earned a Master’s in Public Health at Boston University School of Public Health in the School of Medicine in 1994. In addition, Ms. Buell has been involved in Charter Schools in Massachusetts since the enabling statute was passed in 1995 and has represented over eighteen of the authorized schools in Massachusetts since that time.
Ms. Buell’s experience as an attorney and trial lawyer has been enhanced by her business acumen acquired as the owner/manager of both commercial and residential real estate and her ownership of a graphic design studio.
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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RI | Authorized to practice law | 1996 | 01/08/2021 |
MA | Active | 1971 | 12/02/2020 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
Top Rated Lawyer | Boston Globe | 2015 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 |
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AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2011 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2010 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2009 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Smith Duggan | 2009 - Present |
Partner | Bloom & Buell | 1974 - 2009 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Massachusetts Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates | Treasurer | 2012 - Present |
American Board of Trial Advocates | Advocate | 2008 - Present |
Rhode Island State Bar | Member | 1996 - Present |
Massachusetts Bar | Member | 1971 - Present |
Massachusetts Defense Lawyers Association | President | 2005 - 2006 |
Alumni Association Northeastern University School of Law | President | 1973 - 1975 |
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Publication name | Title | Date |
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Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) | Other Rule 9A Motions | 2015 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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BU School of Public Health | MPH | 1994 |
Northeastern University School of Law | JD, | 1971 |
Brandeis University | Bachelor's degree | 1964 |
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