Abraham Lorber represents clients in litigation related to consumer lawsuits, real estate, landlord tenant matters, and personal injury defense. He serves as an effective advocate for clients in all types of dispute resolution, including mediations, arbitrations and trials. He works closely with clients to develop strategies and tactics to minimize risk and increase recovery.
Abe’s practice includes all aspects of business litigation with a focus on:
- Defending financial institutions against consumer lawsuits
- Representing commercial and residential landlords and tenants in lease disputes and evictions
- Advising senior housing communities on landlord/tenant issues, including prosecuting involuntary discharge actions
- Helping homeowners and businesses understand and address disputes regarding easements, boundaries and restrictive covenants;
- Debt collection and defense
- Representing individuals and businesses in complex personal injury defense, including aviation personal injury defense
He has a Yellow Belt certification in Legal Lean Sigma and Project Management, which have helped him develop efficient workflows and case management techniques to make dispute resolution more cost effective.
Representative Experience
Representative Matters
- Szpiro v. Aegis Senior Communities
Represented senior housing provider in three-day bench trial brought by former residents seeking refund of contractual community fee. Obtained summary judgment dismissal of Consumer Protection Act and constructive eviction claims followed by a defensive verdict on the remaining claims at trial. - Andrews v. 919 Avenue Owner
Represented senior housing provider in consumer class action lawsuit brought by children of former residents. Successfully managed complex and burdensome discovery, including prevailing on multiple motions for protective order. Obtained judgment on the pleadings dismissing all claims against defendants. - ABM Parking Services, Inc. v. Seattle Second and James, LLC
Lead attorney for two-week jury trial in commercial landlord/tenant case resulting in approximately $968k judgment for our client.
Professional Highlights
Recognition & Accomplishments
The Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation (Seattle), 2024-2027
Benchmark Litigation, “40 & Under List,” Commercial Litigation, 2017-2026; Real Estate, 2017-2026
Thomson Reuters, “Washington Super Lawyer,” Civil Litigation: Defense, 2017-2022
Credentials
Education
University of Michigan Law School (J.D., cum laude, 2008)
General University Merit Scholarship
Campbell Moot Court Competition
University of Michigan (B.A., magna cum laude, 2005)
Phi Beta Kappa
Caroline R. Jones Dean’s Merit Scholarship
Admissions
Washington
Michigan
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit