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We created Abdo & O'Brien, P.C. as a client-centered organization. Over nearly 20 years, I have handled thousands of workers' compensation cases and I have represented injured workers, insurance carriers and employers.
In January of 2019, attorney Michael J. O'Brien and I decided to merge our firms and Abdo Law was changed to Abdo & O’Brien, P.C. Attorney O’Brien has since retired.
At Abdo & O’Brien, P.C., we pride ourselves on providing exceptional representation to injured workers all across Central and Northern New York.
Alex's Bio
Alex’s primary focus is in Workers’ Compensation matters, where he has handled thousands of cases since 2005, appearing on behalf of claimants, insurance carriers, self-insureds, and municipalities at hearings and trials in Syracuse, Utica, Watertown, Binghamton, Rochester, Norwich and Elmira.
Alex honed his analytical skills while clerking for Judge William Van Nortwick, Jr. on Florida’s First District Court of Appeal and working as a Legislation Analyst at the Florida House of Representatives.
Prior to moving back to Syracuse, NY in 2005 to be closer to family, Alex amassed litigation experience with over 100 trials (non-jury and jury) at the Hillsborough County (Tampa) Public Defender’s Office. As a result, Alex is equally skilled in litigation and negotiation.
Alex worked as a partner with a prominent Syracuse law firm for almost eight years, representing carriers and employers in workers’ compensation matters. While Alex excelled and drew consistent praise from his corporate clients, he didn’t enjoy the work which left him feeling unfulfilled. Given that Alex has always enjoyed working with and helping people, he resigned his position in 2013 and founded his own law firm, Abdo Law, to focus his skills on providing for the needs of injured workers throughout NYS.
Alex earned his B.S., cum laude, in Applied Psychology with a Business minor from Ithaca College. He earned his J.D, cum laude, from the Florida State University College of Law.
Alex is an active member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Camillus, NY as well as the Optimist Club of Camillus, New York. He is a member of the New York State Bar Association, the Florida Bar Association, the Onondaga County Bar Association and the Injured Workers’ Bar Associations.
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Posted by Wes | March 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Alex did a fine job on my case. You can ask him any question and he will give you an answer. It might not be the answer you want but it is an honest answer. He shows empathy during a difficult time in a clients life. He returns your calls as many lawyers seem to be to busy to do so. Alex is a down to...
Posted by Denise | October 8, 2015 | Hired Attorney
I had a work injury back in 2001. Had a lawyer in Auburn who was great but retired. The lawyer who took his place was terrible. Never spoke on my behalf or in my favor when going to a hearing. I then had a flare up of this injury in 2013 and found out my lawyer no longer worked for the firm in Au...
Posted by anonymous | October 1, 2015 | Consulted Attorney
My daughter was injured at work and initially I advised her against hiring an attorney. She hired Mr. Abdo and thank goodness she did. He has been outstanding with the care and concern of her case and steadfast in her defense. He keeps my daughter updated promptly of all communications made with t...
Posted by Julie | September 29, 2015 | Hired Attorney
I was injured while at work and after hearing all the horror stories about workers compensation, I decided to seek legal advice. With the very first phone call to Mr. Abdo's office, I felt relief. Alex is very personable and very knowledgeable. He spoke to me in terms that I could understand and I fe...
Posted by Betsy | September 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Alex helped me go through worker's compensation with my employer for carpal tunnel. He was always available for any of my questions, thorough with his information, and helped me get through a confusing and somewhat difficult process in order to get my surgery done. I Highly recommend Alex to anyone g...
"Alex is an experienced and well prepared advocate. He represents his client's in a zealous and professional manner. I am pleased to endorse Alex!"
"I have gotten to know Alex well over the last eight years as opposing counsel on criminal matters, as well as worker's compensation matters. He is extremely hard working and does an excellent job in representing his client's. Alex is a great choice for representation in the areas of worker's compensation, real estate and criminal defense."
Workers compensation lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019 - Present
Owner, Abdo & O'Brien, P.C.
2013 - Present
Owner, Abdo Law, P.C.
2016 - 2018
Special Counsel, Habberfield Kaszycki, LLP
2013 - 2016
Special Counsel, Kenney, Shelton, Liptak & Nowak
2005 - 2013
Partner, Falge & McLean, P.C.
2004 - 2005
Public Defender, Hillsborough County Public Defender
2002 - 2002
Clerk, Floridas first district court of appeals
2013 - Present
Injured Workers Bar Association
2005 - Present
Onondaga County Bar Foundation
2004 - Present
New York State Bar Association
2003
Juris Doctor (Cum Laude)
2000
Bachelor of Science (Cum Laude)
2015
Attacking the Non-Acute Pain Guidelines
2014
Defending Excessive Narcotic Use and Communications with Doctors
2013
Fraud and Social Media
2013
Fraud and Social Media
English