Catherine R. O'Donnell

Cathy O’Donnell is a dedicated attorney, community leader, and business manager at O’Donnell Law Offices, celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2025. A longtime practicing lawyer in Pennsylvania, she is also a member of the DC Bar and a former District Justice. She earned her undergraduate degree, Juris Doctorate, and MBA from the University of Pittsburgh, graduating cum laude with each.

Cathy remains closely connected to her alma mater and currently serves as a Governor of the University of Pittsburgh Law Alumni Association, helping to foster professional growth, mentorship, and engagement within the legal community.

Beyond the courtroom, Cathy is a passionate advocate for education, social justice, and community service, serving on several boards throughout her career. She is the immediate past chair of the Luzerne County Community College Board and is an Emeritus Board Member of the Luzerne County Bar Charitable Foundation Board. She is also the Immediate Past President of the Pennsylvania Commission for Community Colleges (PACCC), former Assistant Secretary of the Friedman Jewish Community Center Board, and a board member of the North Branch Land Trust, Junior Leadership Northeast, and Dress for Success Luzerne County.

In 2023, Leadership Northeast honored her dedication to the community with the Distinguished Alumni Award. That same year, she received the Community Service Award from the Pennsylvania Association for Justice and the President’s Award from the Friedman JCC.

At home, Cathy and her husband, Neil, celebrated 35 years of marriage in 2024. She cherishes time with their adult children, Neil and Renata, daughter-in-law Mehak, and grandson, Adam.

Through her legal expertise and dedication to service, Cathy O’Donnell exemplifies how advocacy extends beyond the courtroom, strengthening her community in lasting ways.

Practice Areas:

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