Personable. Passionate. Dedicated.

After working at 6 different law firms and agencies, Abel decided to go into practice for himself.  His practice is dedicated entirely to civil litigation, with a passion for helping injured people receive the treatment and care they need.  Abel greatly enjoys fighting on their behalf, because each case is an opportunity to help someone who is hurting. 

Abel attended the University of Washington where he received two B.A. degrees.  During his tenure as a UW student, Abel interned at The Borgen Project working towards eliminating global poverty through domestic legislation.  During this time, he also interned with the Washington State House of Representatives.

After graduating from the UW, Abel immediately began his legal education at Mississippi College School of Law.  After completing two-thirds of his legal education in Jackson, MS, Abel moved back to Washington State to attend the University of Washington School of Law.  Abel graduated cum laude.  

As a person of Ethiopian heritage, Abel performs regular community service with the Ethiopian Community of Seattle.  He also plays the drums for his church in Edmonds, WA.

If you have a problem or a question, simply Ask Abel.  Initial consultations are free.

Bar Admissions

• Washington State

Experience

• Northshore Law Group PLLC, October 2018 - Present
• TG Law Group PLLC, October 2013 - January 2019
• Badgley Mullin Turner, January 2016 - April 2016
• Law Offices of George Kargianis, October - November 2013
• Washington Appellate Project, January - March 2013
• Crane Dunham PLLC, August 2012 - April 2013
• Mississippi Volunteer Lawyer's Project, July 2012
• Rocky Wilkins PLLC, October 2011 - July 2012
• Lish Whitson PLLC, June 2011 - January 2012

Education

• Mississippi College School of Law, J.D., cum laude 
• University of Washington School of Law, Visiting Scholar 
• University of Washington, B.A., B.A.

Awards

• Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2019 - 2023
• The National Black Lawyer Top 40 Under 40, 2016
• American Jurisprudence Award in Criminal Law, 2010
• Sam Wilkins Criminal Law Award, 2011
• American Jurisprudence Award in International Human Rights, 2012

Professional Organizations

• Seattle Plaintiff's Attorney Roundtable
• Washington State Bar Assocation
• King County Bar Association
• Snohomish County Bar Association
• Washington Association for Justice
• National Bar Association