Shepard O’Donnell, a leading Massachusetts plaintiff-side trial law firm representing victims of mesothelioma, asbestos exposure, sexual abuse, and catastrophic injuries, announces that three of its attorneys were selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 edition.
Managing Partner Erika O’Donnell was recognized in the Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs practice areas. Founder and partner Michael Shepard was recognized in the Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs practice area.
O’Donnell was also recognized as “Lawyer of the Year” in the Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs practice area for Boston, MA. This recognition honors a single attorney with the highest overall peer feedback for a specific specialty and metropolitan region per edition.
Partner Michael McCann was recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in the Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions, Personal Injury Litigation, and Product Liability Litigation – all in Plaintiffs practice areas. The “Ones to Watch” designation recognizes lawyers for outstanding professional excellence who are earlier in their careers.
Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America is based on an extensive peer-review process designed to capture the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical and legal practice area. Best Lawyers highlights the top 5% of practicing attorneys in each practice area. Its 2027 selections are featured in the 32nd edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
