Kara O'Donnell

Kara O'Donnell

5.0
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 28 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Family, Wills & Living Wills ... +2 more

About Kara

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 60%

I handle Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases, whether joint or individual.

19 years | 150 cases

60%
Family 25%

23 years | 200 cases

25%
Wills and Living Wills 10%

26 years | 150 cases

10%
Litigation 3%

I have extensive experience litigating injury cases, both Plaintiff-side and also insurance company defense. I have tried both judge and jury cases in Massachusetts and my former state of Florida.

29 years | 600 cases

3%
Debt Settlement 2%

26 years | 150 cases

2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 28 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Location

No contact information is available for this lawyer

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

Kara O'Donnell's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

Filter Avvo Reviews (6) Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.
Star rating
5 stars 6
4 stars 0
3 stars 0
2 stars 0
1 star 0
Practice Areas

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Communication Style

Posted by anonymous | June 22, 2010 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Kara O"Donnell has my highest recommendation

I saw Kara's ad in our local publication and liked the idea of hiring an attorney that lived in my community. We had started the bankruptcy process with another attorney and it was going very badly. They never called me back or answered my questions fully. Kara was such a breath of fresh air. She mad...e everything easy and convenient for me. She always answered my calls and emails, and was supportive and friendly. My case went VERY smoothly, and I credit Kara's hard work and the fact that she is so organized and knowledgeable. I highly recommend Kara O'Donnell.

See All Client Reviews

Kara O'Donnell's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Kara
Hovanes Margarian headshot
Hovanes Margarian

Unknown lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Robert Blair Goldman headshot
Robert Goldman

Litigation lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kara is a hard-working, diligent and caring attorney - just the sort of attorney that I would want representing me. I am completely confident in Kara's legal abilities and have no hesitation to refer clients requiring legal counsel in Massachusetts to Kara O'Donnell."

View All Endorsements
Robert Blair Goldman headshot
Robert Goldman

Litigation lawyer

Gabriel Cheong headshot
Gabriel Cheong

Family lawyer

Paul S. Hajjar headshot
Paul Hajjar

Criminal defense lawyer

Carolan Kiely Hardy headshot
Carolan Hardy

Mediation lawyer

John Pritchard Murray headshot
John Murray

General practice lawyer

Edward Stafford Bear Jr. headshot
Edward Bear

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Honors

2010

Nominee, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis

2010

Nominee, Who's Who in America

2008

Senior Partners for Justice, Boston Bar Association

2007

Distinguished Alumni, Salem State College School of Business

2006

Recognition for Legal Services, Manchester Animal Shelter

1994

Who's Who: American Law Students, Summa Publishing Bureau

1992

Oustanding Graduating Senior, Salem State College

1991

Who's Who Among College Students, Who's Who Among Students

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Attorney/Founder, O'Donnell Law Offices

2007 - 2009

Contract Attorney, Update Legal

2005 - 2006

Attorney, Office of Albert E. Grady

2002 - 2004

In House Counsel, State Farm Mutual Auto Insurance

1999 - 2002

In House Counsel, United Auto Insurance Co.

1996 - 1998

Vice-President, Corporate Creations

Associations

2010 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

2009 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association, General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Section

Member

2009 - Present

Quincy 2000/Quincy Chamber of Commerce

Member

2009 - Present

Quincy Animal Shelter

Foster Home

2007 - Present

Boston Bar Association, Volunteer Lawyers Project - Senior Partners for Justice

Pro Bono Counsel

1995 - Present

University of Miami School of Law Alumni Association

Member

1992 - Present

Salem State College Alumni Association

Member

2005 - 2008

Friends of the Manchester Animal Shelter

Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

J.W. vs. New England Medical Center et al

Judgment for Plaintiff

Re John Doe

Successfully prevented forecosure on home

See More Legal Cases

Education

1995

University of Miami School of Law

Juris Doctor

1992

Salem State College

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2010

Q and A with Bankruptcy Attorney Kara O'Donnell

Surviving Credit Card Debt

2010

Legal and Financial Options in Today's Economy

Bankruptcy in a Down Economy

2010

Bankruptcy Presentation

Bankruptcy Options

2004

Claims Adjuster Training Seminar

Calculation of Attorney's Fees in Auto Injury Cases

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution