Jonathan C. Abel

Jonathan C. Abel is a Hollywood, Florida, trial lawyer with more than 40 years of experience. He leads medical malpractice and health care defense work for clients facing complex claims and administrative proceedings. His practice includes representing hospitals, physicians, substance abuse facilities, nursing homes, medical device manufacturers, pharmaceutical manufacturers, dentists, and other health care providers in matters involving professional liability, patient care, and regulatory concerns.

Abel earned a J.D. from the University of Florida School of Law. He also received a B.A., magna cum laude, from the University of Florida. His education supports a practice built on trial preparation, legal analysis, health care defense strategy, and careful advocacy. That foundation helps him evaluate medical facts, expert testimony, professional standards, and litigation risks in malpractice, dental liability, device, pharmaceutical, and administrative matters.

Abel handles litigation involving medical malpractice, pharmaceutical and medical devices, dental malpractice, nursing home litigation, health care defense, products liability, administrative law, and automotive litigation. He is admitted to the Florida Bar and all Florida US District Courts. His work includes defending health care providers and related businesses in high-stakes disputes that require organized case development, practical judgment, and clear communication with insurers, institutions, and professionals.

Jonathan C. Abel has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America for Medical Malpractice Law for defendants and recognized as a Top Lawyer by South Florida Legal Guide since 2004. He was inducted as a Fellow in the Litigation Counsel of America. Abel is active in professional liability, defense, health care risk, and litigation organizations and has spoken widely on medical malpractice, health care liability, Baker Act issues, and risk management.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Conroy Simberg
• Member, Florida Bar
• Member, Professional Liability Underwriting Society
• Member, Dade County Bar Association
• Member, Broward County Bar Association
• Member, Florida Defense Lawyers Association
• Member, Defense Research Institute
• Member, American Society for Health Care Risk Management
• Member, International Association of Defense Counsel
• Member, Claims and Litigation Management

Licensed State

• Florida

Education

• University of Florida School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Florida
  BA with Magna Cum Laude

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