Atty. William (Bill) Cory Abbott

Atty. William (Bill) Cory Abbott

Bill Abbott was admitted to the Texas State Bar in 1998. Since that time, he has dedicated his practice to assisting injured Texas workers.

Houston Houston 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About William (Bill) Cory Abbott at a glance

William (Bill) Cory Abbott is a Member based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Abbott & Associates LLC. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on personal injury and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Texas (1998), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas (2002), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (2002). Educated at Texas Tech University (J.D., 1998) and University of Texas (B.A., 1995). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Bill Abbott was admitted to the Texas State Bar in 1998
  • Since that time, he has dedicated his practice to assisting injured Texas workers
  • Bill leads his team of aggressive workers’ compensation lawyers at Abbott, Clay & Bedoy
  • Although he has handled many different kinds of cases (including personal injury, employment law, maritime offshore injury cases, longshore claims, and more) Bill focuses his practice primarily on representing injured Texas workers
  • Bill Abbott was raised for most of his life in the Houston, Texas area
  • He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin before attending law school at Texas Tech University
  • Since 1998 Bill has been licensed to practice in all Texas courts
  • In 1999, Bill joined the established Ogletree Law Firm, where after becoming a partner, helped grow the firm’s workers’ compensation practice into the largest claimants’ representation firm in the whole state

Practice Areas Explained

William (Bill) Cory Abbott's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William (Bill) Cory Abbott 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.

William (Bill) Cory Abbott is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

William (Bill) Cory Abbott is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William (Bill) Cory Abbott

Where is William (Bill) Cory Abbott's law office located?
William (Bill) Cory Abbott's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Abbott & Associates LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William (Bill) Cory Abbott handle?
William (Bill) Cory Abbott focuses on personal injury, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has William (Bill) Cory Abbott practiced law?
William (Bill) Cory Abbott has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did William (Bill) Cory Abbott go to law school?
William (Bill) Cory Abbott earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1995).
How can I contact William (Bill) Cory Abbott for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William (Bill) Cory Abbott received?
William (Bill) Cory Abbott's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Texas Tech University
- 1998
B.A.
University of Texas
- 1995

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
Admitted: 2002
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
Admitted: 2002

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