Donovan & O’Connor, LLP
Personal Injury | Serving Bennington, VT
802-442-3233Donovan & O’Connor, LLP, serving clients in the Bennington, Vermont area, a reputable legal practice for Personal Injury issues.
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Details Attorney Jennifer Breen
Attorney Kyle Gray Christensen
Attorney Marnie A. Clough
Attorney Janice J. Cook
Attorney Chris S. Dodig
Attorney Gregory P. Howard
Attorney Buffy Duringer Lord
Attorney James R. Loughman
Attorney Stephen F. Narey
Attorney J. Norman O'Connor (Retired)
Attorney Stephen N. Pagnotta
Attorney Sarah M. Standiford
Attorney Elisabeth C. Goodman
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At Donovan O'Connor & Dodig, LLP, we built our firm with a focus on providing the highest quality legal solutions to individuals in need of answers. Our history of successes and our focus on providing attentive personal service has earned us the trust and respect of our former clients and our colleagues in the legal industry.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Family Law
- Medical Malpractice
- Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff
- Personal Injury -- Plaintiff
- Workers' Compensation Law
Call 413-663-3200 today to arrange your free initial consultation.
Attorney Jennifer Breen
Bar Admissions:
- Massachusetts, 2004
- New York, 2007
- U.S. District Court District of Massachusetts, 2012
- Vermont, 2022
Education:
- Northeastern University School of Law, Boston, Massachusetts
- J.D. - 2004
- Union College
- BA/BS - 2001
- Honors: cum laude
- Major: Psychology
- Major: Political Science
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Berkshire County Bar Association, Member, 2016 to Present
- Berkshire County Women's Bar Association, Member, 2008 to Present
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Member
Attorney Kyle Gray Christensen
Bar Admissions:
- Massachusetts, 2014
- Vermont, 2022
Education:
- Northeastern University School of Law, Boston, Massachusetts
- J.D. - 2014
- The College of Wooster, Wooster, Ohio
- B.A. - 2009
- Major: Philosophy & Religious Studies
- The Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona
- M.A., Master of Arts - 2011
- Major: Philosophy & Religious Studies
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Berkshire Bar Association, Member
Attorney Marnie A. Clough
Bar Admissions:
- Massachusetts, 2009
- U.S. District Court District of Massachusetts, 2009
Education:
- Suffolk University Law School, Boston, Massachusetts
- J.D.
- State University of New York at Albany, Albany, New York
- B.A. - 2004
- Honors: cum laude
- Major: Criminal Justice
- Major: Psychology
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Massachusetts Bar Association, 2009 to Present
- Boston Bar Association, 2009 to 2011
- American Bar Association, 2009 to 2011
- Berkshire Bar Association, 2012 to Present
Attorney Janice J. Cook
Bar Admissions:
- Massachusetts, 1973
- U.S. District Court District of Massachusetts
Education:
- Columbia Law School, New York, New York
- J.D. - 1973
- Cornell University, Ithaca, New York
- B.A. - 1970
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- American Bar Association
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
- Berkshire Bar Association
- Berkshire County Estate Planning Council
- Massachusetts Bar Association
Attorney Chris S. Dodig
Bar Admissions:
- Massachusetts, 1990
- New York, 1990
- Vermont, 2000
- U.S. District Court District of Massachusetts, 1991
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York, 1991
- U.S. District Court Northern District of New York, 1991
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 1991
- U.S. District Court Western District of New York, 1991
- U.S. District Court District of Vermont, 1997
- U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit, 1996
Education:
- Albany Law School of Union University, Albany, New York
- J.D. - 1990
- Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, New York
- B.A. - 1987
- Major: Psychology
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- American Association for Justice, Member, 1998 to Present
- Vermont Trial Lawyers Association, Member, 1998 to Present
- Massachusetts Trial Lawyers Association, Board of Governors, 1998 to Present
- American College of Trial Lawyers, Fellow, 09/2017 to Present
- Massachusetts Bar Foundation, Life Fellow, Present
Attorney Gregory P. Howard
Bar Admissions:
- Massachusetts, 2011
- U.S. District Court District of Massachusetts, 2012
- Vermont, 2012
- U.S. District Court District of Vermont, 2016
Education:
- Boston College Law School, Newton, Massachusetts
- J.D. - 2011
- University of Rochester, Rochester, New York
- B.A., Bachelor of Arts - 2008
- Honors: cum laude
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Massachusetts Bar Association, 2011 to Present
- Berkshire Bar Association, 2011 to Present
- Bennington Bar Association , 2012 to Present
Attorney Buffy Duringer Lord
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
Education:
- Pepperdine University School of Law, Malibu, California
- J.D. - 2003
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, North Adams, Massachusetts
- B.A.
- Honors: magna cum laude
- Major: History
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- American Bar Association, 2000 to Present
- Massachusetts Bar Association, 2005 to Present
- Berkshire Bar Association, 2005 to Present
- Massachusetts Teachers Association, 2007 to 2012
- Louisiana State Bar Association, 2003 to Present
Attorney James R. Loughman
Bar Admissions:
- Massachusetts, 1991
- U.S. District Court District of Massachusetts, 1995
- U.S. District Court District of Vermont, 2003
- U.S. Court of Appeals 1st Circuit, 1997
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1998
- Vermont, 2014
Education:
- University of Virginia School of Law, Charlottesville, Virginia
- J.D. - 1991
- Amherst College, Amherst, Massachusetts
- B.A. - 1988
- Major: Political Science
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Massachusetts Bar Association, Member, 1992
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Member, 2002
- Massachusetts Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Member, 2002
- Berkshire County (MA) Bar Association, Member, 1992
- Berkshire County Estate Planning Counsel , Member, 2005
Attorney Stephen F. Narey
Bar Admissions:
- Massachusetts, 1999
- Vermont, 2005
Education:
- Suffolk University Law School, Boston, Massachusetts
- J.D. - 1999
- Honors: summa cum laude
- University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Amherst, Massachusetts
- B.B.A. - 1988
- Honors: cum laude
- Major: Finance
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Berkshire Bar Association, Member, 2003 to Present
- Massachusetts Bar Association, Member, Present
- Business Law Section and Trust and Estate Section, Member, Present
Attorney J. Norman O'Connor (Retired)
Bar Admissions:
- Massachusetts
- U.S. District Court District of Massachusetts
Attorney Stephen N. Pagnotta
Bar Admissions:
- Massachusetts, 1981
- U.S. District Court District of Massachusetts, 1983
- Vermont, 2015
Education:
- Boston College Law School, Newton, Massachusetts
- J.D. - 1981
- Williams College, Williamstown, Massachusetts
- B.A. - 1977
- Major: Religion, French
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Massachusetts Bar Association, 1981
- Real Estate Bar Association, 1990
- American Bankruptcy Institute, 2002
- Berkshire Bar Association, 1981
- Vermont Bar Association, 2015 to Present
Attorney Sarah M. Standiford
Bar Admissions:
- Massachusetts, 2023
Education:
- Boston University School of Law, Boston, Massachusetts
- J.D. - 2023
- Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
- 2020
- Major: Liberal Studies
Attorney Elisabeth C. Goodman
Bar Admissions
- Massachusetts, 1984
Education
- American University, Washington College of Law, Washington, District of Columbia
- J.D.
- Law Review: American University Law Review, 1982 - 1983
- Rutgers College, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 1979
- B.A
- Major: Political Science and History
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Massachusetts Bar Association
- Massachusetts Real Estate Bar Association
- Massachusetts Municipal Lawyers Association
- Massachusetts Moderators Association