Barbara Hayes Buell
About Barbara Hayes Buell
Barbara Hayes Buell is a lawyer based in Lincoln, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2023. Barbara Hayes Buell is recognized in the following practice area:
- Lincoln, Massachusetts
- Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Current Firm: Smith Duggan Cornell & Gollub LLP
Education: Northeastern University, J.D., graduated 1971
Location: Lincoln, MA
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