About Gerald Abdalla
Gerald M. Abdalla Jr. is an attorney based in Ridgeland, Mississippi, with over two decades of legal experience. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Mississippi School of Law in 2003. During his time in law school, Abdalla was an active member of the Moot Court Board, where he developed his advocacy skills. His dedication to academic excellence was recognized through multiple awards, including the Mayes Inn Outstanding Student Award and the Torts Outstanding Student Award.
Prior to pursuing his law degree, he completed a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and English at the University of Mississippi in 2000, graduating with honors. His academic achievements included membership in prestigious organizations such as Phi Kappa Phi and the Golden Key National Honor Society. After gaining admission to the Mississippi State Bar in 2003, Abdalla began his legal career as an Assistant United States Attorney from 2006 to 2008. In this significant role, he was responsible for prosecuting serious criminal offenses, which included bank and postal robberies, felon in possession of firearms, identity theft, embezzlement, and bank fraud. This experience provided him with a solid foundation in criminal law and litigation. This lets the attorney develop a keen understanding of the complexities involved in federal prosecutions.
In 2008, Abdalla took a significant step in his career by founding Abdalla Law, PLLC, in Ridgeland, Mississippi. The firm specializes in business litigation, e-discovery, and environmental litigation, catering to clients. Under his leadership, Abdalla Law has garnered recognition in the legal community; notably, Abdalla was selected for the Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers from 2014 to 2018 and subsequently made the Super Lawyers list in 2020 and 2021. Such accolades underscore his commitment to excellence and his ability to navigate complex legal issues. Abdalla's professional affiliations reflect his dedication to the legal profession. He is a member of the Mississippi State Bar and has been recognized with the AV Preeminent Peer Rated award in 2021, which signifies high ethical standards and professional excellence in his practice.
This recognition is evidence of his commitment to maintaining the highest standards of legal practice while serving his clients. Fluent in English, Abdalla continues to provide legal services to clients throughout Mississippi, leveraging his experience in complex litigation matters. His firm is conveniently located at 602 Steed Road, Suite 200, Ridgeland, MS 39157. For consultations, he can be reached at (601) 487-4590 or via email at jerry@abdalla-law.com. Abdalla remains dedicated to advocating for his clients and achieving favorable outcomes in their legal matters.
