Georgetown University Law Center
(LLM) With Distinction, 2006
Gonzaga University School of Law
(JD), Cum Laude, 2005
The College of William and Mary
(BA) 2002
Georgetown University Law Center
(LLM) With Distinction, 2006
Gonzaga University School of Law
(JD), Cum Laude, 2005
The College of William and Mary
(BA) 2002
Hunter M. Abell
Fax: 206.628.6611
Phone: 206.233.2885
Email: habell@williamskastner.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hunterabell/
Areas of Practice
Appellate
Commercial Litigation
Health Care
Indian Law & Gaming
Law, Legislative and Government Affairs
Real Estate
Transportation
White-Collar Defense and Investigations
Education & Bar Admissions
Georgetown University Law Center
(LLM) With Distinction, 2006
Gonzaga University School of Law
(JD), Cum Laude, 2005
The College of William and Mary
(BA) 2002
Tribal Court
U.S. District Court
Eastern Washington
Western Washington
Washington
Hunter Abell is a Member at Williams Kastner whose practice emphasizes civil litigation, residential real estate, and Indian law. A native of Washington, Mr. Abell was raised on a ranch on the rural Colville Indian Reservation in Ferry County. Prior to joining Williams Kastner, Mr. Abell served in the U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps where he obtained extensive trial and litigation experience. His legal experience in the U.S. Navy includes his role as Liaison Officer in the Central Criminal Court of Iraq in Baghdad, Iraq where he worked to assist prosecuting insurgents accused of attacks against Iraqi and Coalition forces.
Mr. Abell graduated from The College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA and earned his JD from Gonzaga University School of Law. Prior to serving on active duty in the U.S. Navy, Mr. Abell received his LLM from Georgetown University Law Center. Mr. Abell previously served as a member of the Gonzaga University School of Law Board of Advisors.
Mr. Abell is a Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve and his personal military decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal and the Joint Service Commendation Medal. Mr. Abell has served as an adjunct faculty member for Brandman University to teach courses on Western Legal Tradition and Social and Political Theory to military and civilian students.
Mr. Abell possesses considerable experience litigating before federal, state, and tribal courts, as well as litigating in state and federal administrative tribunals. Mr. Abell possesses particular experience litigating residential real estate matters.
Mr. Abell is married to his wife, Sara, and is the proud father of his daughters, Libby and Wynsome. In his spare time, Hunter enjoys hiking, waterskiing, and horseback riding.
Mr. Abell is active in the Washington State Bar Association where he currently serves on the Board of Governors. Previously, Mr. Abell served as Chair of the Indian Law Section and Chair of the Professionalism Committee. Mr. Abell also serves as a board member for the Seattle Area Navy League.