David P. Abeyta is a second generation personal injury lawyer. He works in the areas of plaintiffs' personal injury and wrongful death claims, including auto accidents, workplace injuries, and school injuries. Abeyta works primarily out of the Abeyta Nelson Yakima office.
Abeyta is a life-long resident of Yakima, Washington. After graduating from West Valley High School, Abeyta went on to study at Washington State University and graduated in 2005 with a degree in Political Science. Abeyta continued his education at the California Western School of Law, graduating in 2009. Abeyta joined Abeyta Nelson P.C. in March 2010. He is a partner in the law firm.
Abeyta is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, the Washington State Association for Justice, and the American Association for Justice. He serves on the Washington State Association for Justice Board of Governors. He was awarded with the Ready to Soar New Lawyer Award by WSAJ in 2014. He was named as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine, an award given to only 2.5% of lawyers in the state of Washington who are under the age of 40 or in practice for less than 10 years. He is active in the community and serves on the board of directors for the Yakima Valley Community Foundation. Abeyta recently served as the co-chair of the Pillars Campaign for United Way. He was named as a Campaign Volunteer of the Year. Abeyta is married to Chelsea Irwin-Abeyta, and they have three children, Beauchene, Penelope, and Margaux.
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16 years
16 years
33%-40%
State: Washington
Acquired: 2010
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Posted by Linda | August 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Highly recommend
After my car accident I debated whether or not to consult an attorney. I finally decided I would and chose David Abeyta. He and his assistant, Patty, were wonderful to work with from day one. Their patience, concern, knowledge, and ability to effectively communicate were greatly appreciated. They too...
Posted by Karrie | February 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Personal Injury
The process of our case was easy from start to finish. Patty and David were of great respect and care.
Posted by Karl | March 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Exceptional Experience
I went to Abeyta/Nelson on a recommendation and wasn’t sure what to expect. Patty and David set my mind to ease from the beginning to the end. Answered all my questions and even some that I didn’t ask. They didn’t use all the confusing legal terminology, they present everything in a way anyone can un...
Posted by Janette | March 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Great Lawyer and Highly recommended
David is a great Lawyer. He was very helpful. When I hired David and his team he went through the process with me explaining what will be happening due from my car accident. By, making sure I understood what the process was and making sure my questions were all answered. David and his team always ans...
Posted by anonymous | February 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Slip and Fall Accident
Great Attorney
David was a great attorney that I hired for a falling injury that happened to myself. He was very thourough, immediate in taking action when needed to be, honest, and easy to get along with as some attorneys can be so stuffy and stuck on themselves David was not like that at all. I highly Recommend ...
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Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Top 40 Under 40- Civil Plaintiff, The National Trial Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2014
Ready to Soar New Lawyer of the Year, Washington State Association for Justice
2010 - Present
Attorney/Partner, Abeyta Nelson P.C.
2013 - Present
Washington State Association for JusticeBoard of Governors
2012 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2010 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Washington State Association for JusticeEagle Member
2010 - Present
Yakima County Bar Association
2009
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
2015
Co-chair
2014
Auto Cases 2014- Co-chair
2018
2014
English