Atty. David James Abbey

Atty. David James Abbey

David James Abbey is a lawyer practicing civil trial, insurance, litigation and 3 other areas of law. David received a A.A. degree from Illinois Central College in 1972, and has been licensed for 49 years.

St. Petersburg St. Petersburg 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About David James Abbey at a glance

David James Abbey is a Member based in St. Petersburg, Florida, practicing at Abbey Adams Byelick & Mueller, LLP. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, insurance, adr, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Florida (1977), Illinois US District Court, Central District of Illinois (1977), US District Court, Middle District of Florida and US Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1977), and US Supreme Court (1988). Educated at Stetson College of Law (J.D., 1977) and Illinois Central College (A.A. Illinois, 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in St. Petersburg, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David James Abbey is a lawyer practicing civil trial, insurance, litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • David received a A.A. degree from Illinois Central College in 1972, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • David practices at Abbey Adams Byelick & Mueller, LLP in St. Petersburg, FL

Practice Areas Explained

David James Abbey's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David James Abbey handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

David James Abbey is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

David James Abbey is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

David James Abbey is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Florida →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

David James Abbey is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Florida →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

David James Abbey is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in St. Petersburg are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David James Abbey

Where is David James Abbey's law office located?
David James Abbey's law practice is located in St. Petersburg, Florida. The firm is Abbey Adams Byelick & Mueller, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David James Abbey handle?
David James Abbey focuses on personal injury, litigation, insurance, adr, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has David James Abbey practiced law?
David James Abbey has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did David James Abbey go to law school?
David James Abbey earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (A.A. Illinois, 1972).
How can I contact David James Abbey for a consultation?
You can contact David James Abbey directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David James Abbey received?
David James Abbey's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Stetson College of Law
- 1977
A.A. Illinois
Illinois Central College
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1977
Illinois US District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 1977
US District Court, Middle District of Florida and US Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1977
US Supreme Court
Admitted: 1988

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