Kara O'Donnell
About Kara
Biography
I am the owner of O'Donnell Law Offices located in Quincy.
I pride myself on being very hands on - I take your calls, I attend all meetings, I prepare and file all your documents and I make it as easy as possible on you, the client. I work with clients' schedules and go above and beyond to ensure that my clients get what they need in their representation.
I was first admitted to the bar in 1996 in Florida and admitted in Massachusetts the next year. I have represented clients in auto accidents, misdemeanor criminal cases, landlord/tenant issues, child support and custody issues, divorce, bankruptcy, traffic hearings, small claims suits, defense of suits by creditors, guardianship proceedings, and medical malpractice suits.
By hiring my firm, you will get the help you need, when you need it.
O'DONNELL LAW OFFICES
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
19 years | 150 cases
23 years | 200 cases
26 years | 150 cases
29 years | 600 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Massachusetts for 28 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1997
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Kara O'Donnell's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
6 Client Reviews
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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...
Posted by anonymous | October 01, 2009 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Made filing bankruptcy a lot less stressful
Attorney O'Donnell helped me and my husband when we filed for bankruptcy this summer. It was very stressful at first but as the process got going it became less stressful. She answered all our calls and we could call her on her cell phone whenever we had questions. Our discharge is now final and w...
Kara O'Donnell's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
Litigation lawyer
Family lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Mediation lawyer
General practice lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
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 AttorneysMember
2009 - Present
Massachusetts Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Massachusetts Bar Association, General Practice, Solo and Small Firm SectionMember
2009 - Present
Quincy 2000/Quincy Chamber of CommerceMember
2009 - Present
Quincy Animal ShelterFoster Home
2007 - Present
Boston Bar Association, Volunteer Lawyers Project - Senior Partners for JusticePro Bono Counsel
1995 - Present
University of Miami School of Law Alumni AssociationMember
1992 - Present
Salem State College Alumni AssociationMember
2005 - 2008
Friends of the Manchester Animal ShelterBoard of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
Judgment for Plaintiff
Successfully prevented forecosure on home
Education
1995
Juris Doctor
1992
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2010
Surviving Credit Card Debt
2010
Bankruptcy in a Down Economy
2010
Bankruptcy Options
2004
Calculation of Attorney's Fees in Auto Injury Cases
Publications
2010
2010
2010
2010
2010
2010
2009
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Can a felon be in posession of a bb gun
09 Sep 2010
Umassd told me my sons dorm has NO mold. Mold test kit says yes to mold. How do I get them to listen and clean it up?
21 May 2010
Just received a summons in regards to a Best Buy card. Will Judgement go on House or wages garnished? Claim Bankruptcy?
12 May 2010
Legal Guides
Will you lose your MA unemployment benefits?
29 Jun 2010
Does the Ch. 7 Means Test exclude me based on the median income amount for my household?
07 Apr 2010
What is the Timeline of a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
07 Apr 2010