David P. Abeyta
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David P. Abeyta
Biography
David P. Abeyta is a second-generation personal injury lawyer. He works in the areas of plaintiffs’ personal injury and wrongful death claims, including auto accidents, workplace injuries, and school injuries. Abeyta works primarily out of the Abeyta Nelson Yakima office.
Abeyta is a life-long resident of Yakima, Washington. After graduating from West Valley High School, Abeyta went on to study at Washington State University and graduated in 2005 with a degree in Political Science. Abeyta continued his education at the California Western School of Law, graduating in 2009. Abeyta joined Abeyta Nelson Injury Law in March 2010. He is a partner in the law firm.
Abeyta is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, the Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ), and the American Association for Justice. He serves on the Washington State Association for Justice Board of Governors. He was awarded the “Ready to Soar” New Lawyer Award by WSAJ in 2014. In 2016, Abeyta was named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine, an award given to only 2.5% of lawyers in the state of Washington who are under the age of 40 or in practice for less than 10 years. Abeyta is active in the community and serves on the board of directors for the Yakima Valley Community Foundation. Abeyta recently served as the co-chair of the Pillars Campaign for United Way, and was also named as a Campaign Volunteer of the Year. Abeyta is married to Chelsea Irwin-Abeyta, and they have three children, Beauchene, Penelope, and Margaux.
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees - 33%
Languages
Professional Experience
Attorney/Partner Abeyta Nelson Injury Law
Year: 2010 - Current
Description:
Professional Associations
Yakima County Bar Association Member (2010 - Current)
American Association for Justice Member (2012 - Current)
Washington State Association for Justice Eagle Member (2010 - Current)
Washington State Association for Justice Board of Governors (2013 - Current)
Washington State Bar Association Member (2010 - Current)
Awards
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Rising Star
Super Lawyers 2017.0
Note: Rising Star awards are granted to outstanding attorneys either 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less. While up to 5 percent of the lawyers in a state are named to Super Lawyers, no more than 2.5 percent are named to the Rising Stars list. Abeyta was honored as a Rising Star in 2016 and 2017.
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Top 40 Under 40 - Civil Plaintiff
The National Trial Lawyers 2017.0
Note: The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40 is a professional organization composed of the top trial lawyers from each state or region who are under the age of 40. Membership into The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40 is by invitation only and is extended exclusively to those trial lawyers practicing civil plaintiff and/or criminal defense law.
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New Lawyer Award "Ready to Soar"
Washington State Association for Justice 2014.0
Note: The New Lawyer Award “Ready to Soar” is awarded to a WSAJ member in practice less than five (5) years who has demonstrated excellence and professionalism in the legal practice, made a substantial contribution to the community, and advanced the mission of WSAJ.
Education
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Washington State University B.S. (2005) | Political Science
Year: 2001 - 2005
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California Western School of Law J.D. (2009) | Juris Doctor
Year: 2006 - 2009
Speaking Engagements
2015 WSAJ Annual Convention, 2015 WSAJ Annual Convention, Cle Elum, Washington, June 1, 2015, Washington State Association for Justice, Conference Co-Chair
2015 WSAJ Annual Convention, 2015 WSAJ Annual Convention, Cle Elum, Washington, June 1, 2015, Washington State Association for Justice, Conference Co-Chair
Websites
https://abeytanelson.com/
Abeyta Nelson Injury Law Website
Sunnyside Office
2590 Yakima Valley Highway, Suite 2, Sunnyside, WA 98944
Ellensburg Office
605 N Main Street, Suite 1, Ellensburg, WA 98926
Yakima Office
1102 W. Yakima Avenue, Yakima, WA 98902