Massachusetts Trial Lawyers Helping Victims and Survivors Get the Financial Compensation They Deserve
Massachusetts Trial Lawyers Helping Victims and Survivors Get the Financial Compensation They Deserve
Recovered Over
$100,000,000
For Victims And Families
Shepard O’Donnell is a Massachusetts trial law firm representing victims of mesothelioma, sexual abuse, and catastrophic injuries caused by powerful institutions and corporations. When these powerful entities fail to protect people, or knowingly expose them to harm, Shepard O’Donnell holds them accountable.
Our mesothelioma cases commonly involve asbestos exposure suffered by:
- Veterans
- Paper mill workers
- Auto mechanics
- Plumbers
- Pipefitters
- Construction workers
- Shipyard workers
- Boilermakers
- Aircraft mechanics
- Talcum powder users
Our attorneys make the legal process simple and seamless, allowing you to focus on your health and recovery.
Institutional sexual abuse claims are most likely to arise in settings such as:
- Doctors and healthcare systems
- Residential treatment facilities
- Educational institutions
- Clergy and religious institutions
- Youth sports
In addition to holding individual sexual offenders accountable, we believe that the institutions that employed them should also be held to account for allowing the behavior to occur.
Our trauma-informed approach helps survivors feel heard, safe, and supported as they seek justice.
Catastrophic injuries often result from dangerous products, medical failures, or unsafe workplaces, including:
- Tobacco products
- Medical implants
- Harmful medications
- Pharmacy errors
- Workplace injuries such as falls, amputations, or death
- Other dangerous products, injuries or toxic exposures
When you’ve been injured by a product you were told was safe, trust us to fight for your rights.
No Fees Unless We Win
All mesothelioma, catastrophic injury, and sex abuse cases are handled on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing upfront, and nothing unless we secure compensation for you.
Proven Results That Change Lives
We know results matter. Whatever “Justice” means for you, we will fight for it. That may include securing financial compensation for medical care and to provide for your family, preventing future harm, or helping you rebuild your life with dignity and respect. We have secured:
- Life-altering recoveries for mesothelioma victims and families exposed to asbestos through workplaces, products, and military service
- Record-setting resolutions in a tobacco case achieved through aggressive litigation and strategic negotiation
- A path forward for sexual abuse survivors holding residential treatment facilities, schools, churches, youth organizations, and medical facilities, accountable
Why Choose Shepard O’Donnell
MASSACHUSETTS COUNSEL FOR MASSACHUSETTS CASES
Our team has decades of trial and litigation experience and is known for results, trial readiness, and our client-first approach. Our attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers in America®, Massachusetts Super Lawyers, Elite Lawyer, and others for personal injury litigation.
A Firm Built for Justice
Shepard O’Donnell ensures every client receives the attention, resources, and advocacy their case demands. Clients choose us because we offer:
- Nationally recognized trial attorneys with decades of combined experience
- Leadership roles in mass tort litigation
- A history of holding powerful institutions and Fortune 500 companies accountable
- The financial resources to take cases the distance
Trauma-Informed Representation for Survivors
Sexual abuse cases are not just legal matters, they are deeply personal. Our firm is widely respected for its trauma-informed approach:
- Confidentiality and privacy are prioritized at every stage
- We explain options clearly and honestly, without pressure
- Our victim advocate can be by your side every step of the way
- Survivors are treated with dignity, compassion, and respect
Speak With a Member of Our Award-Winning Team Today
Our attorneys are experienced Massachusetts trial lawyers with national recognition in complex personal injury and mass tort litigation.
Erika O’Donnell
Michael McCann
Erika O’Donnell
Michael McCann
Erika O’Donnell
Michael McCann
Frequently Asked Questions
Shepard O’Donnell focuses on serious cases involving institutional wrongdoing, not high-volume claims. To us, you are a person not a number. We prepare every case for trial and take a trauma-informed approach that prioritizes dignity, privacy, and results.
The only way to know if you have a case is to speak to an attorney with deep and relevant experience in your type of claim. You can contact us for a free consultation to talk about what happened and ask questions with no pressure, no obligation. We’ll help you understand your options so you can decide what feels right for you. Call us today to get started.
The lawyers at Shepard O’Donnell in Massachusetts are responsive, compassionate, and sincere, and you will never be just a number on a docket. Choosing a local law firm also ensures your attorney is familiar with state laws, the local courts, the defense attorneys on the other side, and the local rules of discovery and deposition, which vary widely from state to state. There is no benefit to so-called “national law firms.” Your case is a local case, not a national case. An out-of-state lawyer who can’t even pronounce the town you live in is not going to get the best result for your local case. Read more.
We represent people who have suffered serious injuries, life-altering harm, or abuse caused by negligence or wrongdoing. Our work includes complex personal injury cases, asbestos-related illnesses like mesothelioma, and claims involving institutional abuse or neglect. We focus on cases where the stakes are high and the harm is real.
You do not need money upfront to hire a personal injury law firm to fight for your rights. Shepard O’Donnell works on a contingency fee basis, meaning you only pay if we recover compensation for you. If there is no recovery, you owe us nothing. This allows you to focus on your health and your family without worrying about legal bills.
Many people considering legal action against a sex abuser worry about who else might find out. If you’d prefer to remain anonymous, we will certainly keep your confidentiality. In Massachusetts, we can file cases using pseudonyms (like “Jane Doe”) and your name will not be made public. We also take extra care to make any necessary court documents trauma-sensitive, avoiding unnecessary details that could potentially identify you.
If something should happen before your lawsuit has reached the court, it doesn’t end there. We would have someone appointed as executor of your estate, and the lawsuit would continue with that person standing in your shoes. Any settlement money received from the lawsuit would go to your spouse and/or heirs, depending on how your will or estate is set up. We recommend that all of our clients make sure they have up-to-date wills that name an executor who will be responsible for handling the estate.
Most personal injury claims are subject to strict time limits called statutes of limitations. In Massachusetts, these vary depending on the type of personal injury claim you have. If too much time passes, you may lose your right to take legal action, no matter how strong your case is. Speaking with an attorney sooner rather than later helps protect your rights.
