Barbara A. O'Donnell
About Barbara A. O'Donnell
Barbara A. O'Donnell is a lawyer based in Woburn, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2024. Barbara A. O'Donnell is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Woburn, Massachusetts
- Insurance Law
- Litigation - Insurance
Current Firm: Hurwitz Fine PC
Education: Boston College Law School, J.D., graduated 1984
Location: Woburn, MA
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