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5.0 /5.0
60 Client Reviews
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William Turner Abel
also known as Bill Abel
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About William
Biography
Bill Abel received his law degree from the University of Miami School of Law, with honors, and has practiced trial law in Florida for more than 20 years. He is board certified as a specialist in civil trial law by The Florida Bar. Bill limits his practice to representing individuals and families who have suffered serious personal injury or wrongful death.
Early in his career, Bill worked as a Staff Attorney for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in and for Palm Beach County where he worked closely with civil judges, learning the inner workings of the court system. Bill previously worked for some of the largest insurance companies in the world, including AIG and Zurich, which provided invaluable insight into the insurance carrier’s case evaluating process.
Bill is the third generation of his family to call Palm Beach County home. When he is not helping clients, Bill enjoys spending time with his family. Bill not only wants to be a forceful advocate for his clients, he wants to provide sage advice during a difficult time in their lives.
Here are some highlights of Bill’s Experience
- Partner, McLaughlin & Stern, LLP – April 2013 – Present. Represent individuals and families who have been injured or killed as a result of another’s negligence.
- Managing Attorney Adams, Adams, Baca & McMillen – January 2009 – March 2013. Defended individuals from lawsuits arising out of accidents.
- Managing Attorney, AIG Staff Attorney – Law Office of Scott L. Astrin – November 2006 – January 2009
- Associate, Zurich Insurance Company – Law Office of Peter J. Delahunty – June 2002 – November 2006
- President Palm Beach Public Orchestral Strings Foundation January 2009 – Present. The mission of the Palm Beach Public Orchestral Strings Foundation is to raise money and awareness for the strings program at Palm Beach Public Elementary School. Students receive free instruments and free instruction before and after school. The program is the largest elementary school choice program in the State of Florida.
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Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Car Accident
25%
Personal Injury
25%
Slip and Fall Accident
25%
Wrongful Death
25%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Check
Awards
2025 2022 2019
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 28 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
McLaughlin Stern
(561) 659-4438
Fax
(561) 820-6290
Mobile
525 Okeechobee Blvd., Ste. 1700, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401
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Online Presence
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William Turner Abel's Reviews
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Posted by Katherine | October 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Thoughtful and knowledgeable
Bill provided me with thoughtful advice and options. While he made recommendations it was always with an understanding that the process was our decision. He is smart and knowledgeable. I would recommend consulting with him.
Posted by Manny | May 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Would Hire Again
He is an empathetic, knowledgeable, and thorough attorney who made himself available to answer all of my questions during a difficult time with my accident. I really appreciate all his help.
Posted by Colleen | May 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Rockstar Lawyer & Negotiator
Phenomenal lawyer with a heart and great smarts! Goes the extra mile. Dedicated,‘professional, thorough and passionate about serving his clients. Bill negotiated an excellent settlement for me. I HIGHLY recommend him!! And Evie is amazing too!!
Posted by Catherine | April 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly Recommend William Abel
I cannot express enough gratitude for the incredible work attorney, William Abel did on my car accident case. From the very beginning, he showed not only professionalism but genuine care and dedication to my situation. He communicated with me every step of the way, answered all my questions with pat...
Posted by Gary | April 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly Recommend!
Mr Abel was professional, experienced and honest from the beginning to the end of my case. Mr. Abel always informed me in a timely manner of the status of my case as well as my options. I would highly recommend him and I appreciate the work he did for me, going above and beyond.
William Turner Abel's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have met with Bill on several occasions and had extensive discussion regarding current issues in the law. In each of those conversations, I have found him to be professional, knowledgeable and attentive. From my experience, Bill is a smart lawyer who genuinely cares about his clients."
"Mr. Abel is an excellent and compassionate attorney; someone you want on your side. He is a staple in the community and well liked and respected by his peers."
"I have had the privilege to work with Bill on several matters and he consistently gets results. I would recommend him to anyone."
"Attorney Bill Abel is my go-to guy when I need to refer a personal injury or wrongful death case. Bill is a Board Certified Trial Attorney and very highly regarded in the community. Bill's knowledge of injury law, combined with his professionalism and integrity, makes it very easy to send my clients to him. I almost always receive a phone call from the clients thanking me for introducing them to Bill. For this reason, and many others, I would not hesitate to endorse Attorney Bill Abel to any accident victim, or any attorney looking for a solid counselor to receive their injury referrals."
"I watched Bill in trial. He has a strong command of the courtroom and clearly knows how to handle himself in trial. He is prepared to go all the way for his clients. A somewhat rare trait for personal injury attorneys."
"Bill is a man of integrity with great knowledge of the law. His unparalleled work ethic make him an outstanding attorney in and out of the courtroom. I highly recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Bill Abel is a top attorney in South Florida. I've gone against him while he was working for insurance defense and I was impressed with his litigation skill. Now that Bill has made the switch to plaintiff work I have consulted with him on many cases."
"Bill is meticulous and is a good attorney. He is a passionate advocate for his clients and gets the results."
"I endorse this lawyer. I I had the opportunity to go to trial in a case where Bill was the opposing attorney. I know first hand that he is an exceptional trial lawyer. He was well prepared,diligent, very intelligent and did a great job for his client. I would not hesitate to hire Bill as he is quality person and great trial lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I recently tried a case against Mr. Abel and I found him to be a skilled trial lawyer who effectively communicated with the jury. He is a strong advocate for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Bill is a good advocate for his clients yet very professional to work with."
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Experience
Honors
2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Partner, McLaughlin & Stern LLP
2009 - 2013
Managing Attorney, Adams, Adams, Baca & McMillen
2006 - 2009
Managing Attorney, AIG Staff Attorney - Law Office of Scott L. Astrin
2002 - 2006
Attorney, Law Office of Peter Delahunty
Associations
2015 - Present
Palm Beach County Bar Association - Committee on Diersity & InclusionChair - Road to the Bench Subcommittee
2013 - 2014
Palm Beach County Bar AssociationCo-chair Personal Injury Section Bench Bar Conference
2010 - 2016
Palm Beach Public School Orchestral Strings Foundation, IncBoard Member
Education
1997
University of Miami School of Law
law
Speaking Engagements
2014
Palm Beach County Bar Association
Opening & Closing Argument
2014
Midwinter Conference
Investigation from a Plaintiff's Attorney Persepctive
2013
Bench Bar Conference
Moderator - Personal Injury Section
2012
Judicial Lunch Series
Moderator - Expert Witness
Publications
2013
September
Personal Injury Law Blog
2013
October
Legal Help Video Q&A
2013
2013
ABC Action News WFTS Tampa Bay
Five ways to win your personal injury lawsuit
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I be held liable (as an auto loan co-signer for my son) if he is involved in an accident in which he is held responsible?
12 Jan 2019
Q&A
Can you sue the nail salon for a cut and infection??
21 Jun 2018
Q&A
What type of lawyer should I have for auto damages without injury ?
20 Jun 2018