David Abels

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      David Abels

      Chicago, Illinois
      28 years of experience

      Biography

      David Abels became a lawyer in 1994 and has focused his law practice on helping accident and injury victims since 1997. Much of his work revolves around motor vehicle related accidents, such as car crashes, bicycle accidents, motorcycle collisions, pedestrian accidents, truck accidents and assisting those involved in ride-share collisions (Uber & Lyft). He also spends a significant amount of time working on premises liability claims and sex abuse cases.

      Years ago David started representing personal injury victims with the following philosophy: work hard on every case, and do such a good job that each client would want to use his services again if needed, and his clients would feel comfortable recommending him to friends and family. That method has worked very well for him, and he backs it up with a long list of six-figure and seven-figure settlements, strong online ratings and reviews, and many honors over the years.

      Here are just some some of the honors the Dave has received:

      -Illinois Super Lawyers Top 100 List, 2016-2019;

      -Lifetime member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-million Dollar Advocates Forum;

      -10.0 Rating on Avvo;
      -The National Trial Lawyers Top 100;

      -Abels & Annes has an A+ Rating from the Better Business Bureau; and

      -Abels & Annes is currently on the Three Best Rated list for personal injury law firms in Chicago.

      David was raised in Evanston, Illinois and graduated from Evanston Township High School in 1987. Growing up he was an avid hockey player and played on Evanston's varsity team sophomore through senior year. He continued playing hockey in college at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, JV team. He graduated from UW in 1991 and then returned to the Chicago area and attended the John Marshall Law School, becoming a juris doctor in 1994.

      David was sworn in to the Illinois Bar in November, 1994 and was later was admitted into the Arizona Bar in April, 2010.

      Practice Areas

      Medical Malpractice

      Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors

      Personal Injury

      Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

      Workers' Compensation

      Nursing Home Abuse

      Insurance Claims

      Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance

      Fees

      • Free Consultation
      • Contingent Fees

      Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

      Arizona, Since 2010
      Illinois, Since 1994

      Languages

      English
      Polish
      Spanish

      Professional Experience

      Partner Abels & Annes, P.C.

      Year: 2008 - Current

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      Partner David Abels & Associates, P.C.

      Year: 2005 - 2008

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      Partner Foreman & Abels, P.C.

      Year: 2004 - 2005

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      Attorney Jerome Foreman & Associates, P.C.

      Year: 1997 - 2004

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      Professional Associations

      Illinois State Bar Member (Current)

      Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Member (Current)

      Arizona State Bar Member (Current)

      Publications

      Self-Driving Cars and the Future of American Transportation Chicago Car Accident Lawyers Blog (2015)

      Poor, Less Educated Drivers at Greater Risk of Death in Car Accidents Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer Blog (2015)

      Will Your Personal Injury Case go to Trial? Abels & Annes, P.C. Chicago Injury Blog (2016)

      Awards

      • Illinois Top 100

        Super Lawyers 2018.0

      • Illinois Top 100

        Super Lawyers 2016.0

      • Super Lawyer - Illinois Top 100

        Super Lawyers 2019.0

        Note: Selected to Super Lawyers: 2014 - 2019

      • Illinois Top 100

        Super Lawyers 2017.0

      • Lifetime Member

        Million Dollar Advocates Forum 2016.0

      • Lifetime Member

        Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum 2016.0

      Education

      • University of Wisconsin - Madison B.A.

        Year: 1991

      • Atlanta's John Marshall Law School J.D.

        Year: 1994

      Websites

      http://www.daveabels.com/

      Abels & Annes, P.C. Chicago Website

      http://phoenixinjury.daveabels.com

      Abels & Annes, P.C. Phoenix Website

      https://phoenixinjury.daveabels.com/david-abels.html

      David Abels' Phoenix Website Profile

      http://www.daveabels.com/david-abels.html

      David Abels' Chicago Website Profile

      Abels & Annes, P.C.

      Address:

      100 N LaSalle St, #1710, Chicago, IL 60602

      Fax:

      (312) 924-7555

      1 Reviews

      5 out of 5

        He is a great lawyer, and a great colleague. I would never hesitate to recommend him or to defer to him on personal injury matters.

        Matthew Fendon

        March 22, 2019

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