Bruce Abel
Attorney
Bruce Abel is a civil litigator with over 40 years handling all aspects of civil litigation through trial and appeal. He is rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, for his highest degree of professional excellence and for his highest levels of skill and integrity. In 2015, Mr. Abel was admitted to the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), an invitation only organization, after completing at least 10 jury trials and demonstrating the virtues of civility, integrity, and professionalism. Educational & Employment History • BA from UCLA • MA from San Francisco State University • J.D. from Southwestern University School of Law • Approximately 50 bench and jury trials and over 100 arbitrations • Approximately 30 appeals including before the California Supreme Court • Judge Pro Tem • Court Settlement Officer • Los Angeles County Bar Fee Arbitrator • ABOTA Jack Daniels Trial Instructor • Guest lecturer at ABA law school • Moot Court Judge • Taught “Corporations” as a college extension course Achievements & Other Notable Experience • Co-author of “Business Law in California” - a community college textbook • Contributed to CEB torts and affirmative defenses • Rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell • Admitted to ABOTA in 2015
