Catherine R. O'Donnell

Catherine R. O'Donnell: Attorney with O'Donnell Law Offices
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Cathy O’Donnell is a longtime practicing lawyer in Pennsylvania, a member of the DC Bar, and a former District Justice. In addition to overseeing cases in her practice areas, Cathy acts as the firm’s Business Manager.

She completed her undergraduate degree, Juris Doctorate, and Master of Business Administration at the University of Pittsburgh, graduating cum laude with each degree.

Cathy has served on several boards throughout her career, including current positions as the Chair of the Luzerne County Community College Board and Emeritus Board Member of the Luzerne County Bar Charitable Foundation Board. She is the former Assistant Secretary of the Friedman Jewish Community Center Board, and is also a board member of the North Branch Land Trust, Junior Leadership Northeast, and Luzerne County Dress for Success. In 2023, Leadership Northeast honored her dedication to the community with the Distinguished Alumni Award. In the same year, the Pennsylvania Association for Justice honored her with the Community Service Award and the Friedman JCC honored her with the President’s Award.

Cathy has plenty to celebrate at home, too; she and Neil will be toasting to 35 years of marriage in 2024. She loves being with her adult children, Neil and Renata, daughter-in-law Mehak, and grandson, Adam.
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Areas of Practice (4)

  • Estate Planning
  • Estate Administration
  • Orphans Court Practice
  • Elder Law

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Pittsburgh, M.B.A., cum laude, 1987; University of Pittsburgh, B.A., cum laude, 1984
Law School Attended:
University of Pittsburgh, J.D., cum laude, 1987
Year of First Admission:
1988
Admission:
1988, Pennsylvania; 1988, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania; 1990, District of Columbia; 2006, U.S. Supreme Court.; 1990, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania
Memberships:
American (Member, Guardians and Conservators Section) and Federal Bar Association; District of Columbia Bar; Wilkes-Barre Law and Library Association (Member, 1990-); American Association for Justice (Member, 1998-Present); Member, Social Security Disability Section, 2005); Pennsylvania Association for Justice (Member, 2002-Present); National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives; Lackawanna County Bar Association (1990-Present).
Birth Information:
South Charleston, West Virginia, February 15, 1964
ISLN:
904730287

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4.8/5.0 (2 reviews)
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    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0
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570-821-5799  Fax

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