Luzerne County Community College honored Board of Trustees member Cathy O’Donnell with the Community Service Award at the 2025 STARS of the Valley Awards for her lifelong dedication to public service, education, and strengthening Luzerne County communities. LCCC President John Yudichak praised her as a tireless advocate whose leadership embodies the spirit of the award.
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At O’Donnell Law Offices, we are proud to serve the communities of Northeastern Pennsylvania, including Wilkes-Barre, Kingston, Pittston, Scranton, Hazleton, Dallas, Mountain Top, Clarks Summit, Tunkhannock, and beyond. Our firm has been consistently recognized in the press for our dedication to clients, commitment to justice, and active involvement in the community.
We invite you to explore our archives of notable media mentions throughout Luzerne, Lackawanna, and Wyoming counties.
35th Anniversary
A look back
For 35 years, O’Donnell Law Offices has proudly served Northeastern Pennsylvania, earning recognition for our legal expertise and community impact. As we mark this milestone, we invite you to explore our press archives, featuring stories dating back to 1990 from Wilkes-Barre, Kingston, Scranton, Hazleton, and beyond. Thank you for being part of our journey—we look forward to continuing our legacy of excellence and service.
June 17, 1990
O'Donnell Opens Pittston Law Office
Attorney Neil T. O’Donnell has opened a new law office in Pittston, PA, at 121 South Main Street, Suite 202. A former associate of Baskin, Flaherty, Elliot, and Mannino, P.C., he is a graduate of King’s College and the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. O’Donnell, a member of multiple bar associations, resides in Wilkes-Barre with his wife, attorney Catherine Rose Ripepi.
January 15, 1995
Local Lawyer's Name is gold in the steel city
In 1995, The Times Leader featured Neil O’Donnell—not for law, but for sharing a name with Steelers QB Neil O’Donnell! This fun mix-up led to VIP perks in Pittsburgh and plenty of laughs.
February 20, 2007
Police officer Awarded 1.3 Million from car accident
In January 2004, Officer Horst was responding to a call with emergency lights activated when a vehicle driven by another motorist turned unexpectedly and struck his police cruiser on Old River Road.
2025
JULY 11, 2025
Rockin’ the River, Stars of the Valley bring energy to Downtown Wilkes-Barre
At the inaugural STARS of the Valley Awards, attorney Cathy O’Donnell of O’Donnell Law Offices received the Community Service Award, honoring her dedication to helping others and strengthening the community. Expressing gratitude for the recognition, O’Donnell called the opportunity to serve “a gift.”
May 1, 2025
North Branch Land Trust hosts annual dinner
At the North Branch Land Trust’s Annual Dinner and Auction on April 30 at the Westmoreland Club in Wilkes-Barre, board member Cathy O’Donnell joined in honoring the Tambur Family Foundation with the Community Stewardship Award, recognizing over 14 years of dedicated support to the Land Trust’s conservation mission.
March 28, 2025
Dress for Success Luzerne County Women in Power: Meet Cathy O’Donnell
DiscoverNEPA’s “Women in Power” feature highlighted attorney and community leader Cathy O’Donnell, honoring her dedication to service, education, and mentorship, and sharing her insights on resilience, action, and empowering women to reach their goals.
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Five attorneys inducted into the Wilkes-Barre Law and Library Association
On February 20, 2025, five attorneys were inducted into the Wilkes-Barre Law and Library Association at the Luzerne County Courthouse. The ceremony was attended by judges and association officials, followed by a reception at the Hon. Max Rosenn Memorial Law Library. The Young Lawyers Division later honored the inductees with a dinner dance at the Stegmaier Mansion.
January 21, 2025
Volunteers keep Kingston community warm at 'Blankets & Broth' MLK Day event
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, volunteers at the Friedman Jewish Community Center in Kingston crafted 106 blankets during the ‘Blankets & Broth’ event, donating them to local shelters to support those in need.
January 20, 2025
Senior citizens, homeless aided by Day of Service in Wyoming Valley
Volunteers in Wyoming Valley united on a Day of Service to provide essential support to senior citizens and homeless individuals, demonstrating the community’s commitment to aiding vulnerable populations.
January 21, 2025
Wrongful-death lawsuit filed in Lackawanna County Court
The parents of a North Pocono High School student who died in a car crash have filed a lawsuit against the driver, his parents, and others, seeking justice for their child’s tragic death.
2023-2024
December 20, 2025
O’Donnell Law Offices donates to LCCC student food bank
The O’Donnell Law Offices have a longstanding history of supporting Luzerne County Community College (LCCC) initiatives, including the Peter J. Lello Student Food Bank and the LCCC Alumni Association.
November 19, 2024
Luzerne County Election Board holds hearing on challenged Nov. 5 general election provisional ballots
A hearing was held to address challenges concerning provisional ballots from the November 5 general election, aiming to ensure the integrity of the county’s electoral process.
November 19, 2024
Luzerne County Election Board holds hearing on challenged Nov. 5 general election provisional ballots
The Luzerne County Election Board convened to review challenges to provisional ballots from the November 5 general election, aiming to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the county’s electoral process.
November 16, 2024
Wilkes-Barre Law & Library – Luzerne County Bar Association swears in officers
The Wilkes-Barre Law & Library Association – Luzerne County Bar Association recently swore in its 2024-2025 officers and executive committee members at their Annual Meeting held at the Westmoreland Club.
April 6, 2024
Volunteers work to aid inmate literacy
Volunteers collecting books for the Luzerne County Correctional Facility have amassed more than 1300 as they make a final push for donations.
May 24, 2023
Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown files legal action over primary write-in tallying
Volunteers collecting books for the Luzerne County Correctional Facility have amassed more than 1300 as they make a final push for donations.