Atty. Greg Abel

Atty. Greg Abel

Greg Abel is a personal injury lawyer at Parnall Law Firm, bringing with him 17 years of experience as a trial lawyer in Illinois before joining the firm. His practice at Parnall Law focuses on plaintiff's personal injury cases, specifically those related to automobile, truck, and motorcycle accidents.

Albuquerque Albuquerque 26 Years Experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Greg Abel at a glance

Greg Abel is a Managing Attorney based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, practicing at Parnall Law Firm, LLC. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on personal injury. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2000), United States District Court, Central District of Illinois (2001), United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (2001), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois Indiana New Mexico (2001). Educated at Illinois University School of Law (J.D., 2000) and Indiana University (B.A., 1997). Serves clients in Albuquerque, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Greg Abel is a personal injury lawyer at Parnall Law Firm, bringing with him 17 years of experience as a trial lawyer in Illinois before joining the firm
  • His practice at Parnall Law focuses on plaintiff's personal injury cases, specifically those related to automobile, truck, and motorcycle accidents
  • Greg Abel's involvement with motor vehicle accidents predates his legal career
  • After graduating from high school in southern Indiana, he managed his family's business, which included a farm and auto body shop
  • Following the sale of the family business, Greg managed another auto body shop and worked for an insurance appraisal company
  • Eventually, he decided to pursue a career as a lawyer
  • He earned an undergraduate degree in political science from Indiana University Southeast in 1997
  • Greg then attended Southern Illinois University School of Law, where he obtained his J.D. in 2000
  • During law school, Greg Abel demonstrated his interest in helping others by tutoring first-year contract law students and volunteering in an elder law clinic to assist low-income clients with their legal needs
  • After completing law school, Greg worked for three years at a firm in Mattoon, Illinois, and later spent 14 years at the law firm of Hausmann-McNally, S.C., where he served as the lead attorney in the Decatur, Illinois office
  • In his personal life, Greg Abel is married to Dorene, and they have two children named Jennifer and Robert
  • Outside of his legal work, Greg pursues a passion for auto racing during his spare time

Practice Areas Explained

Greg Abel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Greg Abel 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.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Mexico

Practicing law in New Mexico. Legal matters in New Mexico are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Albuquerque are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Mexico state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Mexico 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 New Mexico courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Greg Abel

Where is Greg Abel's law office located?
Greg Abel's law practice is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The firm is Parnall Law Firm, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Greg Abel handle?
Greg Abel focuses on personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.
How long has Greg Abel practiced law?
Greg Abel has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Greg Abel go to law school?
Greg Abel earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A., 1997).
How can I contact Greg Abel for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Illinois University School of Law
- 2000
B.A.
Indiana University
- 1997

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2000
United States District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 2001
United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois Indiana New Mexico
Admitted: 2001

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