Background
O'Donnell, James Robert was born on November 29, 1948 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of John Vincent and Margaret (Healy) O'D.
O'Donnell, James Robert was born on November 29, 1948 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of John Vincent and Margaret (Healy) O'D.
Bachelor of Science, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1970; Juris Doctor, Wayne State University Law School, Detroit, 1974.
Assistant prosecuting attorney, Oakland County Prosecutor, Pontiac, Michigan, 1974-1981;
staff attorney, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan, 1981-1984;
supervisor attorney, 1984-1989;
associate counsel, 1989-1995;
counsel, since 1996. Advisory board member Mercy College, Detroit, 1984-1987. Speaker litigation panelAm.
Bar. Association, 1988.
Manager, coach head Troy (Michigan) Vikings Baseball Club, 1993-1997. Varsitycoach basketball St. Hugo School, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, 1991-1994, varsity coach baseball, since 1993. Member American Bar Association, National District Attorneys Association, Oakland County Bar Association, Detroit Bar Association.
Married Kathleen Tranchida O'Donnell, April 24, 1977. Children: James Brendan, Kevin John, Katherine Mary.