Attorney Catherine R. O’Donnell Included in Prestigious Distinctive Women of 2019 List
Times Leader has chosen Attorney Catherine R. O’Donnell, associate and business manager of O’Donnell Law Offices, as one of their “Distinctive Women” of 2019. She is one of 14 women in Northeastern Pennsylvania to be chosen for this honor. Recognition by Times Leader is based on open voting (print and … Read More
Updated Pennsylvania Traffic Laws Drivers Need to Know About
Posted on March 18, 2019
PennDOT (Pennsylvania Department of Transportation) and state police are urging drivers to obey recently updated Pennsylvania traffic laws. State law enforcement will use education, community outreach and social media to emphasize the importance of following traffic safety laws. 6 Updated Pennsylvania Traffic Laws to Know About PennDOT and state police … Read More
SCRANTON DIOCESE ANNOUNCES THE “INDEPENDENT SURVIVOR COMPENSATION PROGRAM” FOR VICTIMS OF ABUSE
Posted on February 13, 2019
A Pennsylvania Grand Jury report in August, 2018 identified more than 300 clergy accused of sexual abuse of more than 1,000 child victims over several decades. Two hundred seventy (270) names were released to the public in that report. Comments of Attorney Josh Shapiro, in the wake of the Grand … Read More
Neil O’Donnell Moderates PA Bar Association Seminar
Neil O’Donnell served as a moderator at the PA Bar Association Seminar on “Winning Your Case Through Depositions.”
5 Winter Safety Tips to Protect Your Home
Posted on January 28, 2019
Winter has arrived, and Northeast Pennsylvania is experiencing snow, ice and freezing temperatures. This past weekend, Winter Storm Harper swept through the state and other parts of the Northeast, dumping 1 to 2 feet of snow and killing 10 people. More than 23,000 Pennsylvania residents don’t have electricity, and more … Read More
Neil O’Donnell Speaks on Compensation Fund for Clergy Abuse Victims
Posted on January 25, 2019
Neil O’Donnell was recently featured in an article by the Citizen’s Voice, a prominent local newspaper for Wilkes-Barre and Scranton. Clergy abuse victims of the Diocese of Scranton now have a compensation program that can help resolve their abuse claims. However, O’Donnell and other experienced attorneys believe that the fund … Read More
Look Out! Here Come “E-SCOOTERS”
Posted on January 23, 2019
As we know from Uber, Lift, and other services — vehicle sharing is now a part of our lives. In fact, in larger cities, you may have noticed vehicle sharing includes “E-Scooters”. E-Scooters are pay-per-minute electric scooters. Estimates demonstrate that since 2010, the bike-share industry has offered users more than … Read More
Driving Safety Tips for the Freezing Weather in Pennsylvania
Posted on January 21, 2019
Some parts of Pennsylvania may experience below-freezing temperatures. With winter weather comes the increased risk of being involved in a car accident. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to protect yourself. Prepare your vehicle. Ideally, your vehicle should already be prepared for winter weather. This means checking to make … Read More
Pennsylvania Supreme Court: School District May Be Held Liable For Child’s Gym Class Injuries
Posted on January 9, 2019
In a decision issued on December 28, 2018, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court held a child who sustained a concussion during gym class could maintain a lawsuit against the school district. Jarrett Brewington said he was “running too fast and couldn’t stop and I tripped and fell. . . and hit … Read More
Don’t Host a New Year’s Eve Party Without Reading This First
Posted on December 21, 2018
New Year’s Eve is one of the biggest party nights of the year. Many people drink heavily at New Year’s house parties and events. If you are planning on hosting a New Year’s gathering this year, or you are planning on attending one at a family member or friend’s house, … Read More