Founding Partner – Managing Partner
Buffy Martines has dedicated her legal career to protecting the rights of individuals who have suffered injuries or harm due to the actions of others. Her extensive practice spans various areas, including personal injury cases, wrongful deaths, defective products, and commercial disputes. Buffy is recognized for her comprehensive involvement in every stage of a case from start to finish and for her ability to successfully collaborate with colleagues on large-scale, high-stakes litigation. She has held prominent leadership positions, including:
- Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee
MDL No. 3060; In re: Hair Relaxer Marketing, Sales and Practices and Products Liability Litigation
United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois - Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee
MDL No. 2004; In re: Mentor Corp. ObTape Transobturator Sling Products Liability Litigation
United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia - Plaintiffs Executive Committee
MDL No. 2789; In re: Proton-Pump Inhibitor Liability Litigation
United States District Court for the District of New Jersey - Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee
MDL No. 2974; In re: Paragard Products Liability Litigation
United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
Outside of the legal arena, Buffy enjoys serving her community through volunteer activities with various animal welfare organizations. Over the years, she has served on the Board of Directors and Advisory Board of Barrio Dogs, Inc., and as President of Unity for a Solution.