Nancy G. O'Donnell

Director 

nodonnell@rackemann.com


Tel: 617-951-1166

 

Education

Boston College Law School

  • J.D., 1985

Boston College

  • B.A., magna cum laude, 1981
  • English

Bar and Court Admissions

  • Commonwealth of Massachusetts
  • U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit

Practice Focus

For over 21 years, Nancy has specialized in family law litigation, child custody and modification proceedings.  She handles cases at the trial and appellate levels and has been privately appointed by other attorneys to arbitrate, conciliate and mediate divorce cases involving alimony, child support and property division.

Notable Experience

Nancy represents high net-worth individuals in varied complex family law issues including:

  • antenuptial and relationship agreements
  • divorce, including:
    • child custody
    • alimony and child support
    • asset division including closely held businesses, commercial and residential real estate, family partnerships, medical and dental practices
  • modification actions

Nancy has been appointed by the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court as Guardian ad litem, Discovery Master and Arbitrator.

Background

Joined the firm in 2006 after heading the Family Law Department of Perkins, Smith & Cohen LLP for many years.

Professional Activities

  • Hearings Officer at Board of Bar Overseers
  • Boston Bar Association, Family Law Section
  • Massachusetts Bar Association, Family Law Section

Publications

Various MCLE programs regarding family law.