Partner
With over 40 years of experience as a trial lawyer, Jonathan Abel, a partner in Conroy Simberg’s Hollywood office, leads the firm’s medical malpractice and health care divisions. He represents a wide spectrum of clients, ranging from hospitals, physicians, substance abuse facilities, and nursing homes to medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers. He also handles cases involving dental malpractice as well as health care providers in administrative proceedings. Jonathan is admitted to practice in all Florida U.S. District Courts and has been inducted as a Fellow in the Litigation Counsel of America, a trial lawyers honorary society.
Practice Areas:
Admitted to Practice:
- Florida Bar, 1983
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Education:
- University of Florida School of Law, Juris Doctorate, 1983
- University of Florida, Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, 1980
Professional Affiliations:
- Professional Liability Underwriting Society
- Dade County Bar Association
- Broward County Bar Association
- Florida Defense Lawyers Association
- Defense Research Institute
- American Society for Health Care Risk Management
- International Association of Defense Counsel
- Claims and Litigation Management
Honors & Awards:
- The Best Lawyers in America, 2025, Listed in Florida for Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Recognized as a "Top Lawyer" by South Florida Legal Guide since 2004
- Inducted as a Fellow in the Litigation Counsel of America, a Trial Lawyers Honorary Society, 2011
Publications:
- "Psychiatrists and Prevention of Patient Suicide: Legal Duties in Medical Negligence Claims." 1st Quarter Edition of Physician Insurer Magazine, 2011
Speaking Engagements:
- “The Doctor is Out - Exploring Non-Physician Healthcare Provider Liability," Co-Presenter, Conroy Simberg Webinar, April 2024
- "Navigating the Baker Act – Hot Topics for Hospitals, Clinicians and Claims Professionals," Presenter, Conroy Simberg Webinar, April 2023
- "Navigating the Baker Act – Hot Topics for Hospitals and Clinicians," Presenter, Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, January 2023
- "Medication Errors and the Legal System — Avoiding Civil and Criminal Liability in the Hospital Setting," Co-Presenter, Broward Health Coral Springs, June 2022
- “I want my money back! – Navigating Reimbursement and Indemnity Issues in Medical Malpractice Litigation," Co-Presenter, Conroy Simberg Webinar, April 2022
- “When Safe and Effective Meets the Standard of Care: Defending the Hybrid Medical Device/Medical Malpractice Claim,” Co-Presenter, Conroy Simberg Webinar, April 2021
- "COVID-19: Current Liability and Immunity Implications for Florida Health Care Providers," Co-Presenter, Conroy Simberg Webinar, June 2020
- "It’s my Privilege” – Litigation Immunity for Healthcare Providers," Co-Presenter, Conroy Simberg Webinar Series, May 2020
- "Out of Control! – Liability of Mental Health Professionals for Criminal Acts of Patients," Co-Presenter, Conroy Simberg Webinar Series, April 2019
- "Informed Consent for Physicians – What you Need to Know About Florida Law and Standard of Care," Florida Medical Center, March 2019
- Annual Conroy Simberg Claims Management Seminar
- Physician Liability for Suicide, Annual Medical Professional Liability Association Claims and Risk Management Workshop, Chicago, Ill, September 2018
- "Show Me the Data – EHRs Effect on Malpractice Claims," Crittenden Medical Insurance Conference in Miami, FL, April 2015
- “Advanced Strategies for Avoiding and Managing Catastrophic Claims,” Crittenden Medical Insurance Conference in San Diego, CA, March 2014