Michael L. O'Donnell
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2005 About Michael L. O'Donnell
Michael L. O'Donnell is a lawyer based in Denver, CO and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2005. Michael L. O'Donnell is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Denver, Colorado
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Current Firm: Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell LLP
Education: University of Denver, J.D., graduated 1979 and University of Notre Dame, BA English, graduated 1976
Location: Denver, CO
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