Anthony L. Abbatangelo

Anthony L. Abbatangelo is an attorney at Paul Padda Law in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he handles personal injury and criminal cases. A lifelong Nevadan and former judge, Abbatangelo brings courtroom and judicial experience to clients facing serious legal problems. His personal injury work is supported by the firm’s broader practice in car, truck, and motorcycle accidents, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, premises liability, and other negligence matters.

Abbatangelo earned both his J.D. and B.A. from the University of San Diego. His education provided a foundation for legal analysis, negotiation, trial preparation, and client advocacy. He is licensed to practice in all state and federal courts in Nevada and is a member of the State Bar of Nevada. This background supports his ability to guide clients through litigation while explaining legal options and court procedures in practical terms.

Abbatangelo’s career includes service on the Nevada judiciary, where he became the youngest person in the state’s history to be elected to judicial office. During his time on the bench, he observed thousands of lawyers and gained firsthand knowledge of courtroom procedure, advocacy, negotiation, and case management. He now applies that perspective in private practice, drawing on both judicial and trial experience when evaluating cases, negotiating disputes, and preparing matters for court.

Anthony L. Abbatangelo combines legal practice with extensive firsthand experience inside Nevada’s court system. His background as a former judge gives him a practical understanding of how cases are presented, evaluated, and resolved, while his long ties to Southern Nevada inform his client service. Abbatangelo focuses on careful preparation, direct communication, and effective negotiation, helping personal injury clients understand the legal process and pursue appropriate outcomes after serious accidents or other harmful events.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Paul Padda Law
• Member, State Bar of Nevada

Licensed State

• Nevada

Education

• University of San Diego
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of San Diego
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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