Partner and Director of Auto Accident Litigation
Christopher O’Donnell is a Partner at Hach & Rose, LLP and Director of Auto Accident Litigation, where he focuses on motor vehicle, motorcycle, pedestrian, bicycle, and municipal collision cases, as well as premises liability matters throughout New York and New Jersey. With more than 17 years of experience handling serious injury litigation, Mr. O’Donnell prepares every case with an eye toward trial and strong client advocacy.
Mr. O’Donnell has tried numerous cases and secured favorable verdicts and outcomes for injured clients across a wide range of motor vehicle and personal injury claims. He is also recognized for his appellate work, having helped shape important legal precedent while representing injured plaintiffs. His deep knowledge of trial practice and civil procedure enables him to navigate complex litigation and advocate for meaningful recoveries.
He is admitted to practice in New York (2010), New Jersey (2009), the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey (2009), and, most recently, the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York (2025). Mr. O’Donnell draws on extensive courtroom experience and substantive legal knowledge to guide clients through the challenges of serious injury claims.
In addition to his practice, Mr. O’Donnell serves as faculty for TRT CLE, where he lectures other attorneys on ethics, trial advocacy, and plaintiff-side personal injury practice — delivering more than 1,000 hours of continuing legal education on topics including deposition skills, ethical obligations, and trial strategies.
He earned his Bachelor of Arts from Skidmore College and his Juris Doctor from New York Law School, where he received awards for excellence in civil trial advocacy, written and oral advocacy, and was inducted into the Order of Barristers.
Mr. O’Donnell was drawn to the law by a passion for advocating for justice and reinforcing the integral role of legal principles in society. He believes in advising clients with both rigorous advocacy and the highest ethical standards. Outside the office, he enjoys singing professionally, playing piano, orchestrating and conducting music, and supporting the firm’s collaborative and client-centered approach to litigation.