For over twenty-five years, the law firm of Alfred M. Abel, Esq. has been a trusted legal advisor and advocate for individuals, families, and businesses throughout the five county region of Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs. If you have a legal problem, that's a depth of experience you want on your side. See what our clients have to say!
Our goal is to solve your problem. We provide practical, timely, cost-effective legal advice to our clients to get a good result. We can suggest innovative approaches to the problems affecting our individual, family, business, and corporate clients.
You will find us open and accessible, and will benefit from progressive thinking and a creative approach to client service. We provide the best of skill, teamwork, and service. You will get a common sense approach that will deliver the maximum benefit. We will effectively negotiate, settle or litigate based on your instructions. Many of our clients have come to us from referrals, or from seeing the result we got for one of our clients. Feel free to contact us today for further information about how we can benefit you or your organization.
We serve Philadelphia, Montgomery, Bucks, Delaware and Chester Counties.
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600 W. Germantown Pike, Suite 400, Plymouth Meeting, PA, 19462-1046
801 Old York Rd., Suite 313, Jenkintown, PA, 19046-1611
2 Penn Center, JFK Blvd., Philadelphia, Pa, PA, 19102-1721
28 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by anonymous | January 31, 2018
Very Responsive
Responded very quickly to a matter I needed advice on and provided sound advice. Highly recommend !
Posted by Don L. | December 02, 2014
Great Advice
I recently had an issue that needed a lawyer’s advice. I was referred to Alfred’s practice on short notice and he was able to fit me in for a consultation on short notice. He was honest and informative. I was able to get some answers to my questions and I left feeling heard. Again thank you.
Posted by Theresa K. | October 05, 2014
Attorney Abel was a life saver.
I was in need of legal advise in the late afternoon hours on a Friday. We had never met prior to this particular day. Yet he took my phone call, advised me as to what do and followed up with me well into Saturday. He was very professional, took the time to explain everything and where to go from th...
Posted by Brynne T. | August 22, 2014 | Partnership
Exceptional Service
When I receive exceptional service, I think it's important to acknowledge it and tell other people. In this case, I'm telling everyone I know about Alfred Abel, because a good attorney is hard to find - and after working with Alf, I know he's the best. I called Alfred Abel Law Offices for help in dis...
Posted by John and Sandy M | September 10, 2013 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
"... if you're facing bankruptcy or need top-notch financial planning advice, choose Alfred."
Due to the fact that I lost my job and was disabled, my wife and I faced a severe problem, keeping up with monthly expenses, especially unsecured debt. With that in mind and with the help of the internet, I located Alfred Abel Law Offices as someone to look at in regards to potential bankruptcy opti...
"I know Alfred Abel to be a leader in the Montgomery Bar Association with expertise in representation of debtors and creditors. He posts sensibly to our listserv, and is a voice of reason and sound judgment in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Al for many years and have come to respect his dedication to his clients and to the importantce of remaining on top of all of the new bankruptcy laws so that he can handle his cases with the utmost understanding of the law. I routinely refer my domestic relations clients to Al and I will continue to do so."
"I have seen Mr. Abel speak on many topics related to bankruptcy. He is extremely knowledgeable. In addition, he has always been willing to lend a hand to fellow bankruptcy practicioners when difficult issues arise. I strongly recommend Alfred Abel."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is brilliant and an excellent lawyer. He utilizes his skills for the good of his clients and works endlessly on their behalf. He is also a leader in the bar association and community and highly respected by all his peers."
"I endorse this lawyer. Alfred Abel chaired the Montgomery County Bar Association Bankruptcy Committee and I was appointed to serve under him as vice chair. Alfred did an amazing job as the chair, rendering the respect of all the Committee members. Alfred also organized a CLE for the Bar Association that was very informative and well attended. Alfred Abel is an intelligent, honest lawyer that is well respected in the legal community. I give him my full endorsement, and would feel very comfortable recommending him to my friends and family."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have referred numerous clients to Mr. Abel over the ten years I have known him. Often, these have been my valued clients who need his expertise in matters relating to debt collection. I have referred business creditors as well as persons being sued for collection of debts. Al has a profound understanding of both sides of the collection and bankruptcy laws. The clients I have referred to him have been extremely happy with his handling of their legal matters. He is easily approachable, diligent, and has the ability to explain the complexities of these issues in plain English so the client doesn't feel lost. I will continue to refer clients with these issues to Al Abel in the future and have no hesitation in recommending him to others."
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1985 - Present
Owner, Alfred Abel Law Offices
1995 - 2013
Pro Bono Lawyer, Philadelphia Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts
1982 - 1983
Associate, Law Offices of Marvin Barish, Esq.
2016 - Present
Montgomery Bar AssociationChair, Bankruptcy/Creditors and Debtors Committee
2014 - Present
Montgomery Bar AssociationChair, Bankruptcy and Creditors rights committee
2010 - Present
Montgomery Bar AssociationVice-Chair, Joint Liaison Committee for Lawyers and Accountants
2000 - Present
Montgomery Bar AssociationMember
1981 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar Association
2011 - 2012
Montgomery County Bar AssociationJudiciary Committee
2008 - 2009
Montgomery Bar Association, Bankruptcy-Creditors and Debtors Rights CommitteePast Vice-Chair
2007 - 2008
Montgomery Bar Association, Bankruptcy-Creditors and Debtors Rights CommitteePast Chair
Obtained $25,000 for client
Recovered Money from Chapter 7 debtor
Award for client
Damages awarded to client by settlement
Fresh start for business owner
Obtained all insurance available for client
1981
JD - Juris Doctor
1977
MA - Masters
1975
B.A.
2014
Bankruptcy - Issues in Divorce
2014
MBA 101 Series: Representing Chapter 7 or 13 Clients
2013
Collection
2011
Collection and Bankruptcy Law
2011
Fair Debt collection Practices Act
2011
Basic Bankruptcy
2010
2008
Bankruptcy Law - Exemptions
N/A
Bankruptcy Law - Creditors rights, Loan Workouts
English
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