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You Can Count On
At O’Donnell Law, our promise has stayed the same for more than 30 years:
We put all our time and effort into winning your case.
Justice For All. One Case at a Time.
We treat every case—no matter how big or small—as the most important case of our careers. By listening to your every need and giving your situation our full attention, we truly get to know you, your family, and your concerns. This deep understanding gives us the confidence to fight for exactly what you’re looking for.
Acclaimed Attorneys You Can Trust
With more than three decades of experience handling personal injury cases, we have the expertise needed to make a big impact on our clients’ lives. Our team members have been recognized by Super Lawyers as some of Pennsylvania’s top attorneys, and by the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum as some of the most successful trial lawyers in America.
The Four Pillars of Our Practice
We believe that every client deserves reliable, high-quality service that exceeds expectations.
To make this promise possible, we’ve built our firm on four core values.
Legal Scholarship
Law school wasn’t the end of
our education. We’re always looking for new knowledge
and ways to improve.
Professionalism
Our attorneys hold themselve
to the highest standards, treating every client with care, respect,
and compassion.
Innovation
We’ve built a successful firm
by using reliable strategies, but we’re not afraid to adopt new technology and techniques.
Skillful Support
We fight for what’s right, no matter what. Our team works to bring you peace of mind, closure, and fair compensation.
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Recognized by Best Lawyers®
O’Donnell Law Offices is proud to have three attorneys recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and one attorney recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. Best Lawyers recognition is based on peer review and reflects the professional respect these attorneys have earned for their skill, experience and dedication to their clients.
Attorney Neil T. O’Donnell was named the 2026 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Recognized by Best Lawyers since 2013, Neil was also selected for the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs and Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants.
Attorney Catherine R. O’Donnell was selected for the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. She has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2017.
Attorney Michael A. O’Donnell was selected for the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs and Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants. He has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2019.
Attorney Joshua J. Perry was selected for the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. He has received this recognition since 2025.
Acknowledging Professional Achievement
Super Lawyers is a credible and diverse listing of outstanding lawyers who have achieved a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The list offers a directory of top-quality attorneys for people to use in their search for legal counsel. The selection process includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent evaluation of candidates by research staff, a peer review of candidates by practice area, and a good-standing and disciplinary check. These measures ensure that the annual report identifies only the top 5% of lawyers in each state.
Attorney Neil T. O’Donnell was selected to the 2026 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Top 5 Personal Injury Plaintiff, Top 10 and Top 100 lists. He has been named to the Top 10 list for eight consecutive years, the Top 100 list for 20 consecutive years and the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list for 23 years.
Attorney Catherine R. O’Donnell was selected to the 2026 Top 50 Women Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list for the seventh consecutive year and the Top 100 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list for the fourth consecutive year. She has been selected to the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list for 19 years.
Attorney Michael A. O’Donnell was selected to the 2026 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list for the fourth consecutive year. He was previously selected to the Pennsylvania Rising Stars list each year from 2017 through 2022.
Attorney Joshua J. Perry was selected to the 2026 Pennsylvania Rising Stars list for the third consecutive year. He has received the recognition each year since 2024.
Identifying the Top Trial Lawyers in America
Established in 1993, the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, which includes the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, is one of the most prestigious groups for trial lawyers in the United States. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million-dollar and multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements while acting as principal counsel. Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members.
Attorney Neil T. O’Donnell is a Life Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and a certified member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
Establishing Leadership in the Field
The Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rating is the organization’s highest peer-rating standard. The distinction signifies that an attorney’s peers rank them at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.
Attorney Neil T. O’Donnell holds a 2026 Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rating, the highest peer-rating distinction awarded by Martindale-Hubbell.
Attorney Catherine R. O’Donnell holds a 2026 Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rating, recognizing the high regard she has earned from fellow members of the legal profession.
Attorney Michael A. O’Donnell holds a 2026 Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rating. He was also recognized as a 2026 Platinum Client Champion for his commitment to outstanding client service.