Abagail Hudock
About
Attorney
Abagail Hudock (Abby) was inspired to pursue a career in law following her time participating in mock trials throughout high school and college. While the cases being covered were for for competition only, Abby’s sense of pride during each debate was real. It only felt natural for her to continue following the path to a career in law.
Abby started her time in college pursuing a degree in microbiology before changing directions, instead graduating from the University of Iowa with a double major in English and Creative Writing in 2021. After, she started on her journey towards a law career, attending Duquesne University Kline School of Law. Here, she earned a spot on the editorial board for Duquesne's student law magazine, Duquesne Law Review. Abby also competed on Duquesne’s Trial Advocacy program. During her time competing, Abby’s team was sent to the regional round of the Texas Young Lawyer’s National Trial Competition in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 2023 and 2024.
After graduating in 2024, Abby began working at Robert Peirce & Associates. She handles cases involving medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, and personal injury. In addition, she also assists with cases involving pro-bono protection from abuse (PFA) for domestic violence victims in Allegheny County. She is a member of the Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association (WPTLA). In her free time, she enjoys watching cooking shows, reading Agatha Christie mystery novels, and spending time with her family.
Education
- Duquesne University Kline School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- J.D., 2024
- Duquesne Law Review, Editorial Board, 2024
- University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
- B.A., English and Creative Writing, 2021
Bar Admissions
- Pennsylvania, 2024
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association (WPTLA), Member, 2024
Published Works
- Punitive Damages as a Deterrent to Distracted Driving: Where the Statutory Penalties Fall Short, the Supreme Court Must Fill the Gap, Duquesne Law Review: Vol. 62: Iss. 1, Article 5 (2024)