Welcome to the home of all things Lori B. Duff!
She’s an author, humorist, speaker, and (mostly) recovering lawyer whose stories are as smart as they are funny. Published by She Writes Press and distributed by Simon & Schuster, Lori has a knack for turning life’s chaos into page turning novels and laugh out loud essays. She’s also the creator of the Fischer at Law series, where courtroom drama meets small town scandal, and where morality and mischief go head to head.
Lori's Latest Book
Devil's Defense: A Fischer at Law Novel
A gripping courtroom drama that explores the struggle between morality vs. professional obligation, Devil’s Defense will appeal to fans of female-lead courtroom dramas like The Good Wife.
Jessica Fischer wants nothing more than to build her law practice in small-town Ashton, Georgia. She’s well on her way when the local town hero, football coach Frank “Tripp” Wishingham III, hires her to represent him in a paternity suit. Coach is everything Jessica despises—arrogant, sexist, entitled—but it’s her job to make him look good in public. This is made doubly difficult when her burgeoning relationship with a local reporter gets in the way of telling the truth.
Are things as black and white as Jessica thinks? And can she find a way to succeed without compromising her own personal values—or her personal life?
Lori's Books
What is Lori Talking About Now?
Spoiler: it’s rarely boring, often funny, and occasionally profound (sometimes all three in the same sentence). Lori’s blog is where she shares essays on life, law, laughter, and the chaos that comes with all of the above. Think of it as a peek inside her brain, without having to buy her a cup of coffee first.
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Lori doesn’t just write about the courtroom: She knows it inside and out. As a speaker, she blends wit with wisdom, offering audiences insights into writing, storytelling, humor, and even the First Amendment (yes, she can make the Constitution funny). Whether you want practical advice on crafting courtroom scenes, lessons in persuasive storytelling, or just a good laugh, Lori delivers.
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About Lori
Lori B. Duff is an author, humorist, attorney, and municipal court judge who somehow manages to juggle all of this without dropping too many balls. Her work has been recognized by the National Society of Newspaper Columnists and the Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop, and she’s the winner of multiple literary awards, including:
- Foreword INDIE Gold Medal for If You Did What I Asked in the First Place
- Georgia Independent Author of the Year for both Legal Thriller (Devil’s Defense) and Literary Fiction (Broken Things)
- Georgia Bar Journal Annual Fiction Competition (two-time winner, 2022 & 2023)
She’s also a past president of the Council of Municipal Court Judges, where she picked up a couple of President’s Awards along the way.
When she isn’t writing or speaking, she’s probably reading, bingeing bad TV, or making her rescue pup, Lincoln, the most spoiled dog in Loganville, Georgia.
Lori B. Duff is an author, humorist, attorney, and municipal court judge who somehow manages to juggle all of this without dropping too many balls. Her work has been recognized by the National Society of Newspaper Columnists and the Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop, and she’s the winner of multiple literary awards, including:
- Foreword INDIE Gold Medal for If You Did What I Asked in the First Place
- Georgia Independent Author of the Year for both Legal Thriller (Devil’s Defense) and Literary Fiction (Broken Things)
- Georgia Bar Journal Annual Fiction Competition (two-time winner, 2022 & 2023)
She’s also a past president of the Council of Municipal Court Judges, where she picked up a couple of President’s Awards along the way.
When she isn’t writing or speaking, she’s probably reading, bingeing bad TV, or making her rescue pup, Lincoln, the most spoiled dog in Loganville, Georgia.