Samuel Darrow Lord received the Civil Trial Attorney Achievement Award from the Essex County Bar Association in March 2008. Over four decades of practice, Mr. Lord has distinguished himself throughout New Jersey’s trial and appellate courts, but primarily he has been a fixture for his clients in Essex County.

Mr. Lord served as a Member of the Supreme Court Committee on Arbitration. He also served as Chairman of the State Bar's Young Lawyers Section from 1975-1976 and as a Trustee of the Association in 1976-1977. He is a member of the Defense Research Institute and was a member of the International Association of Defense Counsel and the National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel.

Lt. Lord served in the New Jersey National Guard, United States Army from 1969-2000. Other military service includes: The Judge Advocate General's Corps, Colonel; United States Army Reserves - Retired; Staff Judge Advocate, 50th Armored Division; and Staff Judge Advocate, New Jersey State Area Command.