Business Law & More Attorney · Serving El Segundo, CA · 33+ Years Experience
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About David M. Abner at a Glance
David M. Abner is a personal injury, employment, business, and litigation attorney based in El Segundo, California. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in Texas California Northern District Court (1993), Texas Northern District Court Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals (1995), and California (2012). Educated at Southern Methodist University School of Law (J.D., 1993) and University of South Carolina (B.A. Journalism, 1990). Serves clients in El Segundo, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David M. Abner
- Mr. David M. Abner is a lawyer practicing business law, business litigation, commercial and 7 other areas of law
- David received a B.A. degree from University of South Carolina in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years
- David practices in El Segundo, CA
Practice Areas Explained
David M. Abner's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David M. Abner handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in El Segundo.
Personal Injury in El Segundo
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 M. Abner is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
Employment Law in El Segundo
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
David M. Abner is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Business & Corporate Law in El Segundo
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
David M. Abner is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
Civil Litigation in El Segundo
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
David M. Abner is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in El Segundo
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in El Segundo are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
El Segundo Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a El Segundo-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in El Segundo Choose David M. Abner
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David M. Abner's practice in the field of personal injury, employment, business, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David M. Abner brings 33+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Texas California Northern District Court, Texas Northern District Court Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and California, David M. Abner can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, employment, and business, David M. Abner can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in El Segundo
A El Segundo-based practice means David M. Abner attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues David M. Abner Handles in El Segundo
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters David M. Abner has experience with under California law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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