Michael Abel Joins Holland & Knight in Jacksonville
December 6, 2004
Former in-house general counsel enhances firm’s Transportation team
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Holland & Knight LLP continues to expand its
Litigation practice, announcing today that Michael A. Abel has joined the firm
as a partner in the Jacksonville, Fla. office.
Abel brings considerable experience in complex litigation matters, including
resolution of major liability claims; commercial litigation and disputes arising
out of contractual relationships; high-visibility or high-value personal injury
and wrongful death claims (including punitive damage claims); mass tort
litigation, especially large-scale class action suits, toxic tort suits and
environmental litigation; and governmental investigations, including allegations
of fraud or crimes. He also will be working closely with the Transportation team
to serve the firm’s transportation clients.
“Mike’s breadth and depth of litigation experience will greatly enhance our
ability to provide our clients with the highest level of insight and advice,”
said Lawrence Hamilton, Holland & Knight’s North Florida Litigation Practice
Group Leader. “His service as in-house counsel to two public companies brings a
unique perspective to the firm. We look forward to integrating his expertise
with the talents of our other top-notch lawyers.”
Prior to joining Holland & Knight, Abel served as vice president and
assistant general counsel with Pacer International, Inc., following his tenure
as general counsel-litigation for CSX Transportation.
Abel is admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the
Middle District of Florida, United States District Court for the Eastern
District of Virginia, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh
and Fourth Circuits. He is a member of the Florida Bar Association and the
Virginia State Bar. Abel earned his bachelor’s degree with distinction at the
University of Virginia in 1988, and received his J.D. from the University of
Virginia School of Law in 1991.
Contact: Susan Jacobs, (312) 715-5804