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About Catherine
Biography
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
Cathy O’Donnell is a respected attorney, business leader, and passionate community advocate whose work strengthens both her clients and the communities she serves.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Elder Law
50%
Estate Planning
50%
Fees and Rates
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in District of Columbia for 36 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 38 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Location
O'Donnell Law Offices
267 Wyoming Ave, O'Donnell Law Offices, Kingston, PA, 18704-3501
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
2017
National Association of Professional Women, National Association of Professional Women
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
National Assocation of Distinguished Counse, National Assocation of Distinguished Counse
2017
Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
2017
Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2017
ALM Top Rated Estate & Trust Lawyer, ALM Top Rated Estate & Trust Lawyer
2016
National Association of Professional Women, National Association of Professional Women
2016
National Assocation of Distinguished Counse, National Assocation of Distinguished Counse
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2016
Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
2016
ALM Top Rated Estate & Trust Lawyer, ALM Top Rated Estate & Trust Lawyer
2015
Presidents Award, Wilkes-Barre Law and Library Association
2015
National Association of Professional Women, National Association of Professional Women
2015
National Assocation of Distinguished Counsel, National Assocation of Distinguished Counsel
2015
Best Attorneys of America, Rue Ratings
2015
ALM Top Rated Estate & Trust Lawyer, ALM Top Rated Estate & Trust Lawyer
2015
Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
National Association of Professional Women, National Association of Professional Women
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
ALM Top Rated Estate & Trust Lawyer, ALM Top Rated Estate & Trust Lawyer
2014
Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
ALM Top Rated Estate & Trust Lawyer, ALM Top Rated Estate & Trust Lawyer
2013
Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
Work Experience
1997 - 2000
Authority Solicitor, Wilkes-Barre Redevelopment
Associations
2016 - Present
National Organization of Social Security Claimants RepresentativesMember
2016 - Present
District III Hearing Committee serving the Disciplinary Board of the Pennsylvania Supreme CourtMember
2015 - Present
Dress for Success of Luzerne CountyBoard Member
2015 - Present
United WayCabinet Member
2014 - Present
Religious Outreach Committee of the Wilkes-Barre Law & Library CommitteeChair
2014 - Present
National Association of Professional Women
2008 - Present
Junior Leadership of Wilkes-BarreExecutive Board Member
2002 - Present
Pennsylvania Association For Justice
1997 - Present
American Association for Justice
1990 - Present
Wilkes-Barre Law and Library Association
1988 - Present
Lackawanna County Bar Association
Federal Bar Association
1996 - 2000
Wilkes-Barre Redevelopment Authority Solicitor
Education
1987
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
J.D.
1987
University of Pittsburgh, Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business
M.B.A.
1984
University of Pittsburgh
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Luzerne County Bench Bar Conference & Seminar
Women Walking Through the World of Litigation
2015
Going Places Network
Present Your Personal "Brand"
Publications
2016
Super Lawyers Magazine
Super Lawyers
2016
Martindale-Hubbell publication
AV Rated Lawyers
2015
National Law Journal
Top Rated Lawyers
2015
Corporate Counsel
Top Rated Lawyers
2015
American Lawyers
Top Rated Lawyers
2015
National Association of Distinguished Counsel
Distinguished Counsel
2015
Rue Ratings Publication
Best Attorneys of America
2015
ALM Legal Publications
ALM Top Rated Estate & Trust Lawyer
Languages
English