A lifelong partnership built on law, love, and community — Neil and Cathy O’Donnell reflect on their journey from law school classmates to leaders in Northeastern Pennsylvania. This fall, King’s Magazine highlighted two familiar faces in Northeastern Pennsylvania: Neil and … Read More
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Spotlight on Gerard Gaughan: Grounded in Service, Driven by Purpose
Some careers begin with a calling. Others are shaped by experience. For Gerard Gaughan, the journey to personal injury law began with both. It wasn’t until his final year of law school that Gerard realized exactly where his passion lay … Read More
O’Donnell Law Offices Honored in Best Lawyers® 2026
O’Donnell Law Offices is proud to share exciting news from the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®—a year made even more special as the firm celebrates its 35th anniversary serving Northeastern Pennsylvania. Neil T. O’Donnell has been honored … Read More
The Anatomy of a Motorcycle Crash — A Medical-Legal Perspective
Motorcycle Riders Face Serious Risks on Pennsylvania Roads Motorcycling offers freedom—but that freedom comes with serious risk. According to the National Safety Council, motorcycle riders account for only 0.6% of total vehicle miles traveled but make up over 15% of … Read More
Government Not Immune in PA School Abuse Case
Edit with Elementor Loading Commonwealth Court Decision Clarifies Scope of Sexual Abuse Exception The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania issued a decision of significant statewide importance on June 9, 2025, clarifying the reach of the “sexual abuse exception” to governmental immunity. … Read More
Motorcycle Accident in PA: What One Couple Did Right
Motorcycle Accidents Are Almost Always a Matter of When—Not If When it comes to riding a motorcycle, it’s not a question of if you’ll be involved in an accident—it’s when. As personal injury attorneys, we’ve seen it time and again: … Read More
Top 5 Injuries That Could Happen on a Golf Course (And How to Avoid Them)
Summertime in Northeastern Pennsylvania means golfers are back on the greens enjoying the fresh air and friendly competition. With beautiful courses across Luzerne County and Lackawanna County, it’s easy to forget that golf—while low-impact compared to other sports—still presents risks … Read More
A Wrongful Death Case Rooted in Scranton’s Nay Aug Park
On a spring night in 1991, a college prank turned tragic in Scranton’s Nay Aug Park. Two students from the University of Scranton were chased by Community Medical Center (CMC) security guards into the woods. In the darkness and confusion, … Read More
Injured in a Car Accident in Wilkes-Barre?
Trust the Local Team at O’Donnell Law Offices to Help You Get the Justice You Deserve Car accidents—or crashes—can happen in an instant. Whether you’re navigating the Cross Valley Expressway, making a turn downtown near Public Square, or merging onto … Read More
Pedestrian Injuries: Know Your Rights and Stay Safe
The weather is warming up, and more and more people are spending time outside to enjoy the fresh spring air. However, as more people spend time outside, they will be sharing the road with motor vehicles. This presents a safety risk to pedestrians, and there are some things you should remember before you go out for a stroll. … Read More