Overview
George’s practice is dedicated almost exclusively to civil defense litigation with a heavy emphasis on the professional liability and construction industries. He also handles cases involving governmental liability, commercial litigation, financial institutions and credit litigation, and general litigation. Litigating with insight and diligence, George has successfully tried cases to verdict in both state and federal courts over the last 27 years. His conscientious attention to detail cultivates positive solutions for clients.
George serves as Chair of the firm’s Professional Liability practice group and Co-Chair of the firm’s Construction Law & Litigation practice group. He is also a member of the firm’s Executive Committee and is Vice-President of the firm. George has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America® in the fields of Commercial Litigation and Personal Injury Litigation–Defendants and is AV Preeminent® Rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
Professional Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- Defense Research Institute
- Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association
- Mississippi Bar Association
Honors & Awards
- Best Lawyers in America®, 2019 – Present
- Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
- Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants
- Commercial Litigation
- Construction Law
- Litigation – Construction
- Martindale-Hubbell, AV Preeminent® Rated
- Top Rated Lawyer – Personal Injury Defense
Honors & Awards Announcements
Related News
- 2023 Best Lawyers Released
- 19 Daniel Coker Lawyers Named to 2022 Best Lawyers® List
- Twenty-Four Daniel Coker Lawyers Recognized by Best Lawyers®
Notable Cases
- George Abdo and Skye Taylor Obtain Defense Verdict in Alienation of Affection Case – Legal Malpractice
- George Abdo Wins Summary Judgment in Professional Liability Action
- Summary Judgment in Legal Malpractice Action
- Finding for School District over Alleged Breach of Duty and Standard of Care
Reported Cases
- McAnally v. Fid. & Guar. Life Ins. Co., 2008 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 41982 (N.D. Miss. May 28, 2008)
- North American Company for Life & Health Insurance v. Lewis, 535 F. Supp. 2d 755 (S.D. Miss. 2008)
- Fratesi v. City of Indianola, 972 So. 2d 38 (Miss. Ct. App. 2008)
- Bell v. Western Line School Dist., 2007 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 58000 (N.D. Miss. Aug. 7, 2007)