Ken Abele

Overview Ken Abele is a seasoned litigator who handles litigation cases including business disputes (shareholder disputes, non-competes, breaches of contract), trusts and estates litigation, and collection matters. He is licensed in both Florida and Georgia, and regularly appears in courts in both states. His clients include a large regional bank, a number of medical practices, national companies with litigation in South Georgia or North Florida, local businesses, and both beneficiaries and fiduciaries in probate litigation matters. Representative Matters Represented member of LLC in gaining control of valuable patent rights after contentious jury trial. Product is sold nationally making millions of dollars for the client. Represented trustee against claims of breach of fiduciary duty and misappropriation in Federal Court. Obtained summary judgment for client including recovery of attorney fees. Represented commercial collection creditor navigate through several complex trusts of debtor to collect several million dollars owed to creditor. Represented a medical practice enforce a non-compete provision against a former physician. Represented couple in lawsuit against hedge fund that involved bankruptcy court litigation as well as Federal district court litigation. Result was significant settlement for the clients. Credentials Education University of Florida, J. D., with honors, 1999 University of Florida, B. A., 1994 Phi Alpha Delta Bar Admissions State of Florida (1999) State of Georgia (2005) Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia Community Activities/Memberships Member, Tallahassee Bar Association Awards & Recognition AV Rated Martindale Hubbell Florida Trend, Legal Elite, 2007, 2011, 2016 & 2017 Florida Super Lawyers Rising Star in General Litigation, 2009 - 2012 Florida Super Lawyer - General Litigation: 2017-2025 The Best Lawyers in America - Commercial Litigation: 2024 - 2026 Practices Litigation Products Liability Probate, Estate Planning and Administration Real Estate and Lending