Barbara H. Buell

Practice Areas

Healthcare Law

Medical Malpractice Defense

Career

Barbara Hayes Buell is one of the leading healthcare attorneys in Massachusetts. Throughout her distinguished career, she has tried over 200 medical malpractice cases.

Barbara handles matters before the State Boards that license physicians, dentists, nurses, social workers, and other health professionals. She has represented hospitals in matters of policy, credentialing, and delineation of privileges. She is especially skilled and adept at handling the most sensitive issues for her clients.

Her academic achievements underscore Barbara's commitment to health law. She holds a master's degree in public health from Boston University's School of Public Health. Her preeminent standing in her field was recently evident when she was invited to deliver the alumni address at the Boston University School of Public Health graduation.

Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly has recognized Barbara as one of a select few exceptional women attorneys who have made tremendous professional strides and demonstrated outstanding accomplishments in the legal field.

Harvard Law Today chronicled the formation of the Community Legal Assistance Office, which helped transform the lives of the state's foremost lawyers and judges, including Barbara.

Barbara served as managing partner at the firm for years.

Personal

JD, Northeastern University

MPH, Boston University

BA, Brandeis University