"Preparation is the best weapon you can have in your arsenal."

Susan O’Donnell believes the best lawyer is the most prepared, not necessarily the most acerbic. She has garnered this reputation as a defense attorney with confident composure in every legal scenario, be it a court room, a deposition, or a client meeting. With a skill set forged through nearly thirty years of legal experience, Sue is an effective and trusted guide for individuals and businesses, as well as insurance carriers and their insureds in civil litigation matters.

Every client warrants the highest level of Sue’s professionalism and care, whether the financial stake is $10,000 or a multi-million dollar exposure. She applies her meticulous attention to detail to a breadth of matters pertaining to personal injury and wrongful death, toxic torts, premises and liquor liability, subrogation, motor vehicle and fire loss, and product liability. Sue is well-versed in a variety of tactics to achieve the best resolution for her clients; she has tried numerous cases to verdict, and has extensive experience representing clients in arbitration and mediation hearings. Clients can rely on Sue.

Sue’s emphasis on the value of preparation extends beyond her case load. She is current Chair of the firm’s continuing legal education committee, and former Chair of the professional development committee. Training is a hallmark of her practice, and she has mentored many younger associates with the goal of supporting the entire firm’s growth.

Sue is recognized in the 2021 and 2022 publications of The Best Lawyers in America® in the area of Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, and in the 2023 and 2024 publication in the areas of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants. She is recognized in the 2025 edition for the same areas along with Product Liability Litigation – Defendants.