Recognized As A Leader in the Legal Community

Edward J. O’Donnell, Esq.

A Certified Matrimonial lawyer, mediator, and attorney, Mr. O’Donnell has limited his practice to family law. He is a litigator known for his prowess in handling all types of divorce, custody, and domestic violence disputes. Mr. O’Donnell best distinguished himself in his handling of many landmark cases including Matter of Baby M., Boardman v. Boardman, and Maqsudi v. Maqsudi.
Mr. O’Donnell has long been highly regarded by his contemporaries, serving as a former chair of the Family Law Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association and Past President of the Essex County Bar Association. He is a recipient of the Saul Tishler award for his lifetime contributions to the advancement of Family Law and was recognized for his excellence in continuing legal education (training other lawyers) with his receipt of the Alfred C. Clapp Award from the New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education.
Areas of Practice
Bar Admissions
New Jersey (1983)
U.S. District Court District of New Jersey (1983)
Education
Seton Hall University School of Law, Newark, New Jersey (J.D. – 1983)
Montclair State University, Upper Montclair, New Jersey (B.A. – 1978)