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Gregg W. Abel
Abel, Tobaygo & Sisek
3307 Clark Road
Suite 201
Sarasota, FL 34231
Phone: (941) 922-0828 | Fax: (941) 922-0987
http://www.abeltobaygo.com
One Call, That's All
Legal Topic
Personal Injury
Preferred New Clients
We prefer to handle personal injury as well as consumer and business bankruptcy cases.
Sub-Categories
Personal Injury
- Dangerous Property
- Wrongful Death
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Construction Site Injuries
- Slip & Fall
- Whiplash
- Felony Auto Accident
- Design Defects
- Manufacturing Defects
- False Charities
- Frauds, Scams, Hoaxes
- Identity Theft
- Pyramid Schemes
- Telemarketing
- Dog Bites & Animal Attacks
- Sexual Assault
- Airplanes
- Buildings
- Mass Transit - Bus, Train, Subway
- Ships & Boats
- Financial Malpractice
- Anesthesia Malpractice
- Birth Injuries and Defects
- Cosmetic Surgery
- Elder and Nursing Home Abuse
- Emergency Room Errors
- HMO Managed Case
- Lasik Eye Surgery
- Medication Malpractice
- Optometry Malpractice
- Prescription/Drug Malpractice
- Surgical Errors
- Wrong Diagnosis or Misdiagnosis
- Nursing Home Negligence
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Asbestos Mesothelioma
- Chemicals & Cosmetics
- Dangerous Drugs & Products
- Hazardous Waste
- Medical Products & Devices
- Tobacco
- Toxic Mold
- Amputation
- Birth Injury
- Burn Injury
- Head/Brain Injury
- Paralysis
Legal Topic
Bankruptcy
Preferred New Clients
We prefer to handle personal injury as well as consumer and business bankruptcy cases.
Sub-Categories
Bankruptcy
- Chapter 13
- Chapter 7
- Collections & Repossessions
- Credit Disputes
- Garnishments
- Business Bankruptcy
- Credit Repair
- Credit Restoration
- Creditor Harassment
- Personal Bankruptcy
- Foreclosures
Bar Admissions
FL, Jan 2004
Bar Number: 695319
TX, May 1989
Bar Number: 00810400
Other Court Admissions
Florida Supreme Court and all lesser state courts; U.S. Federal District Court for Middle District of Florida; Texas Supreme Court and all lesser state courts; U.S. Federal District Court for the Northern and Western Districts of Texas.
Association Memberships
Florida Bar Association; Texas Bar Association; National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys.
Continuing Education
I attend continuing legal education courses.
Example Cases
At this point in my career, most of my cases are associated with money. I am either representing the injured with regard to a negligence claims, or assisting someone who needs a financial fresh start. However, many of the most memorable and personally rewarding cases I've handled were in the area of criminal defense when I was younger.
Education
Degree:
LLM in Taxation
School:
Southern Methodist University
City:
Dallas
State:
TX
Year:
1991
Degree:
Juris Doctor (JD)
School:
Texas Tech University
City:
Lubbock
State:
TX
Year:
1988
Degree:
MBA
School:
Texas Tech University
City:
Lubbock
State:
TX
Year:
1988
Number of Attorneys
3
State Licensed In
Texas and Florida
Firm Focus and History
Abel Tobaygo Sisek is a full-service firm dedicated to helping consumers and small businesses deal with the unexpected. We offer quality legal representation at affordable rates. The Attorneys and staff at Abel Tobaygo have extensive experience in personal injury, business litigation, consumer and business bankruptcy.
I began actively practicing law in 1989 and have been practicing bankruptcy and personal injury law for over 20 years.
Previous Employment Summary
I have been in the private practice of law for over 20 years.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
We encourage clients to educate themselves, whether through self-help books published by Nolo Press or through community awareness programs. We believe that when the public is well-informed, they make better choices. Well-informed clients are in a better position to recognize the need for a lawyer when protecting their rights and often more effectively make use of legal counsel to resolve their difficulties.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
We encourage all clients to review important legal documents with a member of our firm before signing any agreement or using a general form they obtained off the internet. Although many matters may seem routine, a small mistake can often prove costly. For that reason, we strongly encourage our clients to lets us review any contract presented to them for execution or any legal form they may have downloaded from the internet.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
There are a few areas where self-help is more cost-effective than using legal counsel, but in the long run, that list is a very short one. In our experience, nearly all clients who have come to us would have benefited significantly had they simply asked their attorney "is this a good idea" or "what do you think." In most cases, the nominal cost associated with a brief phone call or document review would have saved the client a great deal of time and expense.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I wanted to use my God given abilities to help others.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
I grew up just outside of a very small farming community where everyone knew everyone else. I learned early on that your reputation and personal integrity will either make you or break you. If more people, including most attorneys, would simply treat others as they would like to be treated, we probably wouldn't need near as many attorneys.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
My focus has been placed where I can make the most impact for the benefit of the little guy. I've always rooted for the underdog.
What do you like best about your career?
It has provided me with the unique opportunity to help other people, learn something new, and feed my family all at the same time. I also like that almost every day is different.
Tell us about your law firm:
We have nine people here, and none of us would have fit in most large firms. They say eagles rarely fly in flocks; however, I think we are an exception to that rule. I believe this is partially due to the business model that we have developed that allows for individuals to work together, yet we are all not only allowed but encouraged to develop our own individual style of running our respective end of the business.
What are your strengths and style?
I believe that my best attribute is a humble confidence in myself. There are very few situations that I fear, as I truly believe that most problems are simply opportunities to grow and expand our presently perceived skill set.
Personal Interests:
I enjoy my work, spending time with my family, working with the cub/boy scouts organization to help develop the next generation of leaders, and devoting time to my church and the community at large.
Office Manager/Assistant
Nancy P. Perliski
Fax
(941) 922-0987
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
No
Foreign Languages
Spanish.
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
Consumer bankruptcy is $1,500 to $2,000, based on complexity of matter. All other fees are hourly, unless otherwise noted at the time of the initial client interview. Some matters are discounted based on the client's ability to pay and/or financial hardship.
Hourly Rates
$150 to $375 based on experience level of attorney(s) involved.
Free Initial Consultation?
Yes, we offer a free consultation. We do not set a time limit on our initial consultation and will generally spend whatever time appears reasonably necessary to understand the client's problem and his or her objectives. However, our average initial consultation runs anywhere from 30 minutes to one hour in length.
Typical Retainer
No. We do not have a minimum retainer. We try to work with clients to set reasonable budgets for required legal services.
Nolo's Licensing Check
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