Atty. Michael K. O'Donnell
Since 2014, Michael K. O'Donnell has been Of Counsel to Edelman & Edelman, P.C., a nationally recognized personal injury law firm in New York City.
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Michael K. O'Donnell is an Of Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Edelman & Edelman, P.C.. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in New York (1984), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1986), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1986), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1995). Educated at Syracuse University College of Law (J.D., 1983) and North Texas State University (B.B.A., 1980). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Since 2014, Michael K. O'Donnell has been Of Counsel to Edelman & Edelman, P.C., a nationally recognized personal injury law firm in New York City
- During his tenure with Edelman & Edelman, P.C., Mr. O'Donnell has focused on handling litigation in the federal courts, E-discovery and transportation law
- Mr. O'Donnell's relationship with Edelman & Edelman, P.C. continues to add to his exceptional track record of success attained over an extensive and accomplished legal career in which he has recovered millions of dollars for a broad spectrum of clients
- Mr. O'Donnell began his career by advancing to trial counsel at a New York City firm that focused on defense litigation
- He subsequently rose to partner at a prominent Madison Avenue entertainment and commercial law firm where he handled all aspects of client litigation from inception to verdict and appeal, including copyright, trademark and other entertainment-related matters, as well as cases involving employment, commercial and, real estate law, among others
- Throughout his long and storied legal career, Mr. O'Donnell has amassed an impressive record of success in a broad range of litigation matters, including those involving serious personal injuries, medical/dental malpractice, dangerous/defective products and bicycle and other transportation-related accidents
- He possesses a level of success and experience in both federal and state courts that few attorneys can match
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Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Michael K. O'Donnell is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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