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We are pleased to announce four new shareholders: Craig Linn Ames, Karen Ibach Bowden, Jared J. Burns, and Jackie Van Laningham. Jared has been promoted to President and will manage the general operations of the firm, Karen will lead our General Counsel Services practice, and Jackie and Craig will serve as corporate officers. We congratulate our new partners and wish them great continued success. We anticipate that the firm will continue to grow. Thus, we are rebranding the firm and will now practice as ABL Law (www.abljax.com), including using new email addresses, which will end with “.com.” All other contact information for our team remains the same.

Further, Mike Abel, one of the firm’s founding partners, has embraced an opportunity to pursue a new chapter in his life. Mike will be joining the law firm Asserson & Company as a partner on the firm’s Dispute Resolution Team. Asserson is a London-based firm with its largest office in Tel Aviv, Israel. Later this spring, Mike and his wife, Jill, will be relocating to Israel to work primarily out of Asserson’s Tel Aviv office, while also spending time in Asserson’s U.S.-based offices serving clients.

Mike had the vision of developing a first-rate boutique litigation and general counsel law firm, and, more importantly, the strength to leave the comforts of a national law firm in 2017 to forge into the world of small business ownership. Daniel Bean also left a national law firm and joined Mike in 2018, launching Abel Bean Law. Working together, the practice developed into something truly special – a team of highly capable, experienced legal professionals who provide superior legal services and consistently secure outstanding results for clients at a tremendous value. ABL Law will continue to build on this foundation, always putting our clients first.

We wish Mike the very best, and we believe that our restructuring will strengthen the firm and increase our ability to provide superior services to our clients.

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We were honored to have our team participate in Freed to Run 2022, a six-day event consisting of six marathons from Tallahassee to Jacksonville that benefits Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Inc. To celebrate and recognize Mike Freed’s achievement, ABL co-founder Daniel Bean gifted him the Union Jack from the USS Orleck.

We are grateful to be able to participate in this event each year, and to have our co-founders, Mike Abel and Dan Bean, sit as 2022 co-chairs for this fantastic organization. We look forward to taking part of Freed to Run 2023!

🚨 Important Update 🚨

Due to Hurricane Ian, the USS Orleck’s official opening date has been moved to Wednesday, October 5th.

Stay safe and we will see you all at the opening to the public next week!

Mark your calendars, the USS Orleck will be ready for visitors on October 5th!

After much hard work from volunteers over the past few months, the USS Orleck is officially opening up to the public on Wednesday, October 5th. Visitors will be able to fully experience this landmark piece of the Jacksonville Naval Museum as they walk through the small corridors and stand next to weapons used in World War II.

Vystar Credit Union Members will get an early exclusive look at the ship this Sunday, September 25th between 11am and 4pm by showing their Vystar credit or debit card. The ship will open to the public Wednesday, October 5th, and remain open to the public Wednesdays through Sundays.

Read more about the USS Orleck's grand opening to the public below:

USS Orleck opening to the public Volunteers and veterans have been restoring the ship since March. It is finally ready to be opened to the public.

"I do solemnly swear, I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Florida…”

September 17th is Constitution Day, a day where we honor the document that guarantees Americans their essential rights. Since its ratification in 1787, the Constitution of the United States has served as the basis for all U.S. laws.

At Abel Bean Law, the Constitution holds a special place in our hearts. Every day, our team proudly adheres to the Oath of Admission to The Florida Bar which requires us to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Florida.

In 1894, Labor Day was declared a national holiday to commemorate the contributions workers have made to the prosperity and strength of our country. 🇺🇸

We are grateful for the hard work and dedication of our team, and we appreciate all that they do each and every day.

Happy Labor Day!

On Saturday, August 27th, Abel Bean Law sponsored a table for the 2nd Annual Fields Auto Group Wishmaker's Ball Jacksonville. Mike and Jill Abel, Dan and Anne Bean and Jared and Melissa Burns, along with ABL guests, enjoyed the black-tie gala that fundraises for children facing life-threatening illnesses in our local communities. Our team was inspired to hear directly from the wish children whose lives have been touched by the power of a wish.

We were ecstatic to provide our support for our local chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation through sponsorship and through ABL co-founder Dan Bean’s service on the Advisory Board. This year’s event was a great success and we look forward to continuing to support the Make-A-Wish Foundation!

Abel Bean Law is excited to share that we will be sponsoring a table at this year’s 2nd Annual Fields Auto Group Wishmaker's Ball Jacksonville

The Wishmaker’s Ball is Make-A-Wish’s signature black-tie gala that fundraises to grant the wishes of children who are facing critical illnesses in our local communities. The event will feature wish stories from local wish kids and includes a 3-course dinner, open bar, and silent and live auctions.

ABL Co-Founder, Dan Bean, is proud to serve on the Jacksonville Advisory Board this year and invites you to join us at this wonderful event.

To learn more about Make-A-Wish’s mission and get involved with the Wishmaker’s Ball, follow the link below.

2nd Annual Fields Auto Group Wishmaker’s Ball Jacksonville August 27, 2022 2nd Annual Fields Auto Group Wishmaker’s Ball Jacksonville Location Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, 32082 The 2nd Annual Fields Auto Group Wishmaker's Ball Jacksonville is our signature black-tie gala that raises money to grant the heart felt wishes of c...

Congratulations to our Abel Bean Law teammate, Ally Wernsing, on her acceptance and enrollment at Florida International University School of Law!

We are proud to have worked with Ally over the last six months during her Skillbridge Internship and wish her the best of luck as she embarks on this new chapter in her life.

Freed to Run is a six marathons in six days point to point relay, from Tallahassee to Jacksonville, courthouse to courthouse, with teams covering the distance by taking turns throughout the day, benefitting Jacksonville Area Legal Aid.

As co-chairs for Freed to Run, Mike Abel and Dan Bean stand proudly behind JALA’s mission to provide free legal aid to qualifying pediatric patients and their families in perpetuity.

We invite you to join us in supporting Freed to Run here: buff.ly/3bO03Om

Our co-founders, Mike Abel and Dan Bean, are proud to serve as co-chairs alongside Alex Jenkins, CPFA®, AIF® of NestEggs and Dr. Stephanie Reeder of Reeder & Cherry Oral Surgery for Freed to Run this year.

Thank you to The Florida Bar for sharing the exciting news about the Freed to Run leadership team and its quest to take us across the $2.25 million finish line! We are excited to continue to support this wonderful organization and stand behind Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Inc.’s mission.

Visit the link below to read the full article!
https://buff.ly/3pd1UiX

In honor of Purple Heart Day, Abel Bean Law would like to recognize our good friend of the firm and Purple Heart recipient, Declan Duffy, and his service dog, Ladybug. Ladybug was specially trained by K9s for Warriors, to assist Declan in his day-to-day activities. Thank you to both Declan and Ladybug for your service.

Happy 232nd birthday to the U.S. Coast Guard! 🎂

Since 1790, the U.S. Coast Guard has patrolled our coasts for drug smugglers, human traffickers, and both domestic and international terrorism. As technology has advanced, the Coast Guard has worked endlessly to develop new technologies and methods to combat crimes at our ports and at sea.

Thank you for keeping our nation’s waterways safe. We appreciate all that you do to maintain our national security!

The lawyers at Abel Bean Law abide by three core values: character, competence, and commitment.

Competence is the second of these values, but that does not mean it matters any less than the first nor more than the last! Competence goes beyond having the legal skill, knowledge, and ability to handle the legal matters at hand.

For us, it’s about how to communicate with all sides of an issue to achieve an optimal solution. It’s about having a longer-term perspective so we can represent both proactive and preventative strategies to ensure that we are making our clients’ needs a priority.

At Abel Bean Law, we value our team members and only recruit the best based on their strength of character, their intellect and decision-making abilities, and their client-first philosophy.

As a smaller law firm, our team strives to build lasting relationships with our clients while being personally responsive and attentive to their legal needs.

We will always go the extra mile for you. Contact us today. Call (904) 944-4100 or visit our website below.

https://www.abelbeanlaw.com/

Not all disputes have to go to court. In fact, a good number usually do not and are settled in alternative dispute resolution.

Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is the procedure for settling disputes without litigation such as arbitration or mediation. ADR procedures are usually less costly and faster. They are increasingly being utilized in disputes that would otherwise result in litigation, including high-profile labor disputes, divorce actions, and personal injury claims.

One of the primary reasons that ADR is preferred is because ADR procedures are often collaborative and allow the parties to understand each other's positions. It also allows the parties to come up with more creative solutions that a court may not be legally allowed to impose.

Want to learn more about alternative dispute resolution? Visit the link below or give us a call to explore your options.
📞 (904) 944-4100

https://www.abelbeanlaw.com/services

In today’s market, real estate disputes are increasingly common.

Whether you are a developer, title insurer, lender, or landlord, you should be aware that you may end up in a real estate dispute at some point in your career. Oftentimes, these disputes can be resolved outside of court in alternative dispute resolution forums, but if both parties cannot agree to a solution, that is when real estate litigation is necessary.

No matter what your real estate dispute may be, Abel Bean Law is here to help. Our team has a deep, extensive background with trials and appeals in both state and federal courts and we will always put your success as our priority.

Visit our website today to learn more about our real estate dispute services.

https://www.abelbeanlaw.com/services

On this day in 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The legislation provided civil rights protections to individuals with physical and mental disabilities, guaranteeing them equal opportunity in public accommodations, employment, transportation, state and local government services, and telecommunications.

July 25th is National Hire a Veteran Day. 🇺🇸

Today we want to acknowledge the brave men and women from the military service that return to civilian life each year and remind job seekers and employers alike that these veterans’ experience and dedication can transform the workforce in remarkable ways.

If you’d like some insight on how to best support the veteran community in your workplace, The Fire Watch, an organization that works to end veteran su***de in Florida, has an excellent resource. Each week on the “Veteran Safe Space,” host Scott Swanstron talks to business owners that have committed to educating their staff and customers on how to better support our local veteran community, and how to identify a veteran that could slip into crisis.

To watch this incredible podcast, follow the link below.
https://blog.thefirewatch.org/category/veteran-safe-places/

We know our home town and home state, especially the courtroom in our counties.

If you are battling a legal case in Florida with national or other out-of-area firms, Abel Bean Law will provide legal services in coordination with these firms to give you the best representation possible.

Our team delivers top-tier legal representation to national firms and clients that have litigation pending in Florida State Courts, especially the Fourth Judicial Circuit, and the United States District Court, Middle District of Florida.

Learn more about our local counsel services on our website via the link below.

https://www.abelbeanlaw.com/services

As part of our commitment to the city of Jacksonville, we believe it is our responsibility and honor to provide pro bono legal services as well as advice to civic organizations serving the people of Florida. Team members have supported community initiatives including those related to:

💡Veterans’ affairs
💡Juvenile crime
💡Guardianship
💡Probate and Prisoners’ rights, and many more

Our team will always approach each pro bono engagement with the same high levels of commitment and competence as any of our other projects.

Ready to discuss your legal issue? Call us today!
📞 (904) 944-4100

The lawyers at Abel Bean Law abide by three core values: character, competence, and commitment.

Character is our first and most important principle. It is our goal to ensure that character is an essential part of all our relationships. In practice, this means we will always treat our clients, team members, and all other parties - including opposing parties - with the utmost level of honesty, professionalism, and integrity.

Abel Bean Law is excited to introduce our newest DOD Skillbridge Program intern, Rob Willis!

Rob, originally from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, graduated from Nova Southern University with a B.A. in Business Administration and a B.S. in Finance. He enlisted in the Marine Corps and will have spent four and a half years in the infantry, including two deployments, one to the Middle East and one to Japan. After finishing his time in the Marine Corps as a Sergeant, Rob plans on going to Law School and practicing in Florida. In his free time, Rob enjoys spending time with his wife and baby boy, working on his Jeep, shooting, and working out.

Welcome to the team, Rob! 🎉

For more information about the DOD Skillbridge Program, check out the link below.

https://skillbridge.osd.mil/military-members.htm

Our team understands that onboarding (or “offboarding”) to a new company can be challenging. With navigating employment agreements, non-compete agreements, non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements (NDAs), and severance agreements, it’s difficult to find the time to focus on day-to-day business operations that cannot go ignored.

Abel Bean Law wants individual corporate leaders to know we have their backs. Our lawyers offer a wide range of advice and counsel for these very agreements, so you can tackle them with certainty and efficiency and get back to building your business to the best it can be!

Ready to explore your options for executive employment counsel? Contact us today!

https://www.abelbeanlaw.com/

Abel Bean Law is proud to offer counsel to other lawyers and law firms.

Lawyers and law firms seek our advice and support regarding law firm operations, disputes with clients, and disciplinary matters. For these legal matters, we traditionally utilize an arbitration or mediation approach to streamline the process as efficiently and carefully as possible.

Here at ABL, we put our clients first, no matter who they are!
If you have a legal issue you are looking to discuss, we are here for you. Give us a call at (904) 944-4100. 📞

We represent some of the leading and fastest-growing companies in North Florida and we have successfully worked with large, mid-sized, and small companies across multiple industries. We have proven experience with:

ENTERPRISES 👩‍💼
Large, well-established corporations with one or more locations with predictable ongoing legal needs.

ENTREPRENEURS 👨‍💼
Fast-growing start-ups that need quick, yet experienced counsel that frees them to actively grow the business.

EXECUTIVES 🧑‍💼
Business and community leaders who want experienced advice for engaging with new or existing enterprises or community policy.

In addition to our corporate clients, we also serve individuals. Ready to discuss your legal issue? Visit our website below or give us a call at (904) 944-4100.

https://www.abelbeanlaw.com/

We know how difficult it can be to navigate through immigration issues on your own, especially when trying to manage a business. Our team of expert immigration attorneys will assist your business or foreign workers in navigating through the process of obtaining temporary or permanent employment visas.

We combine expert knowledge of immigration law and a client-oriented approach to best serve our clients.

Lawyers shouldn’t just BE the change they want to see in the world but should be LEADING the change. This is why Abel Bean Law is proud to provide support to the organizations in our community.

We proudly support organizations in our community, including K9s For Warriors, Rethreaded, The Fire Watch, Freed to Run, and many more.

It is our responsibility and honor to support our local organizations and to support YOU!

Recognizing that a small, nimble law firm provides far better value for clients seeking intelligent, prompt, and personalized legal services, Jacksonville attorneys Michael Abel and Daniel Bean launched Abel Bean Law in 2018. Since then, we have rapidly grown and continue to add quality team members, each bringing rich expertise in specific legal areas to serve our clients.

At ABL, we’re committed to putting our clients first. Contact us today. Call us at (904) 944-4100 📞 or visit our website.

https://www.abelbeanlaw.com/connect