Greg Abel

Greg Abel, Personal Injury Attorney in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Over 26 years of legal practice

Managing AttorneyatParnall Law Firm, LLC

Albuquerque, NM

Practicing personal injury in Albuquerque since 2000.

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Greg Abel is a managing attorney based in Albuquerque, NM. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Greg has over 26 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Parnall Law Firm, LLC.

Based in
Albuquerque, NM
Experience
over 26 years
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Personal Injury
  • Handles Personal Injury matters from Albuquerque, NM.
  • Over 26 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Greg Abel: Greg Abel is a managing attorney based in Albuquerque, NM. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Greg has over 26 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Parnall Law Firm, LLC.

Areas of practice

Greg's practice areas in Albuquerque

Greg concentrates on personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Greg handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Personal Injury cases in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Greg takes personal injury matters in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Greg agrees to represent you.

Biography

Greg Abel, personal injury attorney serving Albuquerque

Greg Abel is a managing attorney based in Albuquerque, NM. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Greg has over 26 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Parnall Law Firm, LLC. Greg works from Albuquerque, New Mexico and takes on personal injury matters across the region.

Greg Abel is a personal injury lawyer at Parnall Law Firm, bringing with him 17 years of experience as a trial lawyer in Illinois before joining the firm. His practice at Parnall Law focuses on plaintiff's personal injury cases, specifically those related to automobile, truck, and motorcycle accidents.

Greg Abel's involvement with motor vehicle accidents predates his legal career. After graduating from high school in southern Indiana, he managed his family's business, which included a farm and auto body shop. Following the sale of the family business, Greg managed another auto body shop and worked for an insurance appraisal company. Eventually, he decided to pursue a career as a lawyer.

He earned an undergraduate degree in political science from Indiana University Southeast in 1997. Greg then attended Southern Illinois University School of Law, where he obtained his J.D. in 2000. During law school, Greg Abel demonstrated his interest in helping others by tutoring first-year contract law students and volunteering in an elder law clinic to assist low-income clients with their legal needs.

After completing law school, Greg worked for three years at a firm in Mattoon, Illinois, and later spent 14 years at the law firm of Hausmann-McNally, S.C., where he served as the lead attorney in the Decatur, Illinois office.

In his personal life, Greg Abel is married to Dorene, and they have two children named Jennifer and Robert. Outside of his legal work, Greg pursues a passion for auto racing during his spare time.

Greg's approach to personal injury cases

Greg Abel is a personal injury lawyer at Parnall Law Firm, bringing with him 17 years of experience as a trial lawyer in Illinois before joining the firm. His practice at Parnall Law focuses on plaintiff's personal injury cases, specifically those related to automobile, truck, and motorcycle accidents. Greg Abel's involvement with motor vehicle accidents predates his legal career. After…

Clients Greg works with

Greg reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury matters in Albuquerque and the surrounding New Mexico area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Greg studied and practices

  • Illinois University School of Law

    J.D. · 2000

  • Indiana University

    B.A. · 1997

Jurisdictions

Greg's state bar admissions

  • United States Distri

    2001 · ACTIVE

  • United States Court

    2001 · ACTIVE

  • U.S. District Court,

    2001 · ACTIVE

  • Illinois

    2000 · ACTIVE

Greg studied at J.D. in Illinois University School of Law and B.A. in Indiana University.

Law school and academic background

Greg completed J.D. in Illinois University School of Law and B.A. in Indiana University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Greg runs in New Mexico is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Greg Abel's office in Albuquerque

Greg's primary office is at 2155 Louisiana Boulevard NE, Suite 8000, Albuquerque, NM, 87110. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Parnall Law Firm, LLC

2155 Louisiana Boulevard NE, Suite 8000

Albuquerque, NM 87110

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Hiring guide

How to hire Greg Abel — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new personal injury attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Greg usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Greg charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Greg's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Greg will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in Albuquerque, New Mexico

A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Greg

Greg discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in personal injury practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every personal injury matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Greg confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Greg's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Greg Abel

  • How much does it cost to hire Greg for a personal injury case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Greg walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Greg offer a free consultation?

    Greg charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Greg's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check Greg's current terms during booking.

  • How long do personal injury cases in New Mexico typically take?

    Simple personal injury matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Greg gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Greg take my case if I'm outside Albuquerque?

    Greg is licensed in New Mexico. Matters governed by New Mexico law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Greg will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Greg?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Greg will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Greg accepting new personal injury clients right now?

    Greg's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Personal Injury attorneys serving Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Las Cruces in New Mexico

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