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O'Donnell Law OfficesAttorney
Catherine R. O'Donnell
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Catherine R. O'Donnell

4.8
2 reviews

267 Wyoming Avenue, Kingston, PA 18704

Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Orphans Court Practice and 1 more

About Catherine R. O'Donnell

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 Law

  • Trusts and Estates 1
    • Estate Planning
  • Elder Law
  • Other 2
    • Estate Administration
    • Orphans Court Practice

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    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).
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Pittsburgh
    Class of 1987
    J.D.
    cum laude
    Other Education
    University of Pittsburgh
    Class of 1987
    M.B.A.
    cum laude

    University of Pittsburgh
    Class of 1984
    B.A.
    cum laude
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1964
    South Charleston, West Virginia, February 15, 1964

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4.8
2 reviews

267 Wyoming AvenueKingston, PA 18704U.S.A.

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Fax: 570-821-5799
Office Hours:
  • Monday 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Tuesday 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Wednesday 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Thursday 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Friday 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM

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    Catherine R. O'Donnell was admitted in 1988 to the State of Pennsylvania.
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    Catherine R. O'Donnell attended University of Pittsburgh.
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    O'Donnell Law Offices was established in 1990.

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