Robert Lee Abell

Robert Lee Abell

also known as Robert L. Abell, Robert Abell

5.0
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 38 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Lexington, KY
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Criminal Defense, Unknown

120 North Upper Street, Lexington, KY

About Robert

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 30%

overtime & wages; sex discrimination; race discrimination; disability discrimination; ADA; FMLA

30%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 35 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1990

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Colorado for 37 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1988

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Kentucky for 38 years

State: Kentucky

Acquired: 1987

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Robert Lee Abell

120 North Upper Street, Lexington, KY, 40507-1101

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Robert Lee Abell's Reviews

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8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Gary Fulkerson | January 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

unemployment case

Mr. Abell represented me in a disputed unemployment case which we won convincingly. Mr. Abell is a true professional and a genuine good person. Mr. Abell kept me very well informed and handle everything that needed to be done. If you need a lawyer you can trust and will work hard for you with a fair ...price I think this is the man. Gary

Posted by anonymous | March 7, 2015

Well Represented

Robert navigated a wage / hour concern in a very satisfactory manner. Knowledgeable of the law as it pertained to the situation, laid out the case in a straight forward and understandable format. Executed the necessary steps in a timely fashion. I feel I was well represented and very comfortable with... the entire process to conclusion. I highly recommend Robert as a competent and prepared attorney.

Posted by Matt | January 31, 2011

Honesty and Integrity Realistic Goals

Throughout the entire process Mr. Abell was there to answer all my questions, explain what was going on in terms that I could clearly understand and worked with me to map out a plan that would result in attaining realistic goals.

Posted by anonymous | January 27, 2011

Homeowner's Insurance

We were very pleased with the services provided by Mr. Abell. I would highly recommend him to anyone.

Posted by anonymous | January 27, 2011

Robert Abell

Robert is always very responsive, understanding and kind. Even in the midst of crisis, he presents very cool and calm. He is well read/researched and knows his area well. I trust the answers he provides are accurate

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Kentucky Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Kentucky Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Kentucky Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Kentucky Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Kentucky Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Kentucky Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

1991 - Present

Owner, Robert Abell Law

1989 - 1991

Public Defender, Legal Aid Society Of New York City

1987 - 1989

Attorney, Greenebaum Doll & McDonald

1986 - 1987

Law Clerk to The Hon. A.J. McNamara, U.S. District Judge, United States District Court, Eastern District Of Louisiana

Associations

American Association for Justice

Kentucky Justice Association

National Employment Lawyers Association

Kentucky Bar Association

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Sample of Legal Cases

Herschel Adkins v Kentucky Dept. of Corrections

The Kentucky Personnel Board forced the Dept. of Corrections to re-do the promotion process; Mr. Adkins was promoted as he should have been all along.

James Wells v. Columbia Gas of Kentucky

Jury verdict awarding Client James Wells $165,377 in damages including $50,000 in punitive damages

Boyce Works v. LexTran

Jury verdict awarding damages including punitive damages totaling $215,000; Mr. Works was also reinstated to employment.

Melinda Massarone v. Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government

Settled for $150,000

Kenneth Casey v. Milner Electrical Company

Jury verdict awarding damages including punitive damages totaling $117,000.

James Land v. Frito-Lay

Kentucky workers compensation benefits awarded of $92,339

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Education

1987

Tulane University Law School

Juris Doctor

1983

University of Kentucky

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2007

Conference on Health Care Transparency and Patient Advocacy

Regulating and Reporting: Duties of the Cabinet and the Health-Care Employee

2001

Employment Law

Hide & Seek: Discovery & Evidentiary Issues in Employment Litigation

Publications

2016

2016

Robert Abell Law Blog Overtime for the Salaried Worker

2016

2016

2016

2016

And Justice for All Bob Dylan as a Legal Authority

2016

And Justice for All Trumpt and the Judge

2016

2015

Robert Abell Law Blog Technical Writers Seek Overtime

2015

Kentucky Employment Law Blog Damages in Kentucky Wrongful Termination Suits

2015

Robert Abell Law Blog Nurses and Work Injuries

2015

Robert Abell Law Blog 49ers Sued for Age Discrimination

2015

Robert Abell Law Escort Drivers Overtime Suit

2015

www.RobertAbellLaw.com Overtime Case In the Supreme Court

2015

2015

Robert Abell Law Unpaid Wages and Wage Theft

2015

Kentucky Employment Law Blog Arbitration: The Right to an Unfair Trial

2015

2014

Robert Abell Law Blog Outback Steakhouse Overtime Suit

2014

Kentucky Employment Law Blog The Gender Wage Gap: An Infographic

2014

Kentucky Employment Law Blog Shift Supervisors and Overtime Pay

2014

2014

Kentucky Employment Law Blog ADA: An Employer's Good Faith Obligation

2014

Robert Abell Law Blog Field Techs Sue for Overtime

2014

Robert Abell Law Blog Shift Supervisors File Overtime Suit

2014

2013

2012

2010

2010

The Advocate (Kentucky Justice Association) “Exposing Deceptive Defense Doctors”

2009

2009

2009

The Advocate (Kentucky Justice Association) A Guide to Getting “Differential Diagnosis” Evidence Admitted

2009

2005

2004

Robert Abell Law - Brief to Kentucky Court of Appeals Workers Compensation Retaliation, Abuse of Process & Malicious Prosecution

2001

The Advocate (Kentucky Justice Association) Why Punitive Damages Are Recoverable for Employment Discrimination Under the Kentucky Civil Rights Act

2000

Lexington Herald-Leader Liability Suits Are Path to Justice

1995

Robert Abell Law Sexual Harassment in Housing

Languages

English

Activity

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