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Paul F. O'Donnell III

Retired PartnerBoston

During his time at the firm, Paul advised business clients in all aspects of general corporate and business law for over 25 years. His depth of experience representing corporate business clients and advising in-house counsel across a wide spectrum of corporate, business, and financial matters, including financings, mergers and acquisitions, equity investments, asset disposition transactions, as well as day-to-day legal challenges, provided him with the perspective necessary to assist clients in accomplishing their business objectives. Paul worked with a range of clients in a variety of industries and sizes, from small, closely held family businesses to large international corporations.

Paul also brought considerable experience in corporate restructurings, workouts, bankruptcy, insolvency, and commercial law. He represented both debtors and creditors in out-of-court restructurings, workouts, and coordinated wind-down and liquidation processes. Paul has represented various stakeholders in all aspects of Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 cases, including secured and unsecured creditors, landlords, trade creditors, debtors, creditors’ committees, and trustees. He has advised numerous clients in connection with asset sales conducted through the bankruptcy process.

Credentials

Work Experience

  • Hinckley Allen
    • Partner (1998-2024)
    • Associate (1988-1997)
    • Legal Intern (1987-1988)

Honors & Awards

  • Best Lawyers in America® (2021-2025)
    • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Martindale-Hubbell® AV Peer Review Rating, Recipient

Charitable & Civic Involvement

  • St. Michael's College, President's Medallion Club (1998-Present)
  • Charlestown Recovery House, Inc., Member of the Board of Directors, (1997-Present)
  • United Way Executive Leadership Committee (2001, 2002-2003)
  • United Way Allocation Volunteer (1998, 2000)

Professional Affiliations

  • American Bar Association
  • American Bankruptcy Institute
  • Boston Bar Association
  • Massachusetts Bar Association

Bar Memberships

  • Massachusetts, 1988
  • United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, 1989

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Publication

Surviving the Credit Crunch

The credit crisis has affected companies in every industry and sector. What can companies expect in the short term? We’ve asked four experts for a crash course in survival. They are Daniel Carragher of Day Pitney in Boston; Sanford Davis of Withers Bergm…

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Hinckley Allen Attorneys Shine in 2025 Edition of Best Lawyers®

Hinckley Allen is pleased to announce that over 100 attorneys are recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers in America®, including 14 “Lawyers of the Year” and 41 “Ones to Watch.” This recognition, marking the largest group of attorneys honor…

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Hinckley Allen Attorneys Named in Best Lawyers in America® 2024

A multitude of Hinckley Allen attorneys are recognized in their respective practice areas in Best Lawyers® 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. In addition, 11 Hinckley Allen attorneys were named in the “Lawyers of the Year” category, as wel…

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Events

Past Event

Bankruptcy Basics For Construction Lawyers - What You Need to Know About Bankruptcy To Assess Risks And Avoid Traps

May 5, 2014

Attend the BBA's Brown Bag Luncheon where Paul O’Donnell, Esq. of Hinckley Allen, will discuss risks especially inherent in bankruptcy (or potential bankruptcy) matters involving construction projects and contractors.  Whether you are adve…