About Us

Lita Abella, JD, BCC, ACC
CEO

Lita Abella, a native of Southern California, holds a Juris Doctor from Western State University College of Law and has experience as a law clerk for prosecutorial agencies. This legal foundation equips her with a deep understanding of conflict resolution and the complexities of the legal field.

She is the founder of Lita Abella Coaching, Consulting, and Mediation Services, specializing in coaching and strategic consulting. As a volunteer mediator with the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office Dispute Resolution Program, she is dedicated to helping parties reach amicable resolutions; her approach is client-centered, emphasizing empathy, neutrality, and open dialogue to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.

With over a decade of service at the State Bar of California in various investigative and leadership roles, including her tenure on the union executive board, Lita has demonstrated exceptional problem-solving skills and a strong commitment to fairness. Her experience in the Office of Chief Trial Counsel, where she assisted in investigating and prosecuting attorney misconduct, provides her with unique insights into the pressures that legal professionals face, including the risks of disciplinary actions and malpractice lawsuits.

Lita is also an international public speaker, delivering educational presentations to professionals in high-stress careers on critical topics such as substance use disorders, mental health, and work-life balance. Her diverse background with the Los Angeles Police Department highlights her resilience, adaptability, and leadership under pressure. She understands the emotional toll that high-stress careers can take, particularly regarding post-traumatic stress, vicarious trauma, and compassion fatigue. She published The ABELLA Model®: Leading High-Stress Professionals with Trauma-Informed Practices, Resilient Lawyering®: A Practicable Guide to Sustainable Well-Being in Law, and Resilient Professional®: A Guide to Lead, Work, and Thrive in High-Stress Environments.

Lita is a licensed private investigator and an entrepreneur with 26 years of experience. Her long-standing involvement in the fitness, health, and wellness industry, complemented by national certifications as a fitness instructor, underscores her commitment to personal well-being and holistic growth. She is a professor of business law, sharing her expertise with the next generation of legal professionals.

Lita volunteers in several leadership and service roles, including director for the International Coaching Federation of Los Angeles, National Speakers Assn. of So Cal, and chair of the CA Lawyers Assn. Health and Wellness Committee, and a committee member of the Los Angeles County Bar Assn. Lawyer Well-Being Project, the Professional Responsibility and Ethics Committee, CAALA Wellness Committee, Beverly Hills Bar Assn. Wellness Committee, and the Institute for Well-Being in Law Committee.

Christian Abella, Esq.

General Counsel
Christian is a seasoned attorney with seven years of comprehensive legal experience, including two years as a law clerk. With a proven track record in labor and employment law, environmental law, personal injury, and complex litigation, Christian brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the role of General Counsel.

Throughout Christian’s legal career, he has demonstrated a deep understanding of complex legal issues and a commitment to providing zealous representation for clients. He has successfully prepared and argued pleadings, motions, and discovery requests in federal, state, and administrative courts, effectively advocating for corporate clients’ interests.

In addition to Christian’s litigation experience, he has a strong background in intellectual property law. As a student clinician at the Intellectual Property and Internet Justice Law Clinic, Christian gained valuable hands-on experience in trademark law, including evaluating and analyzing potential trademarks, preparing arguments to overcome office actions, and corresponding with clients.

Christian holds a Juris Doctor from the University of San Francisco School of Law, where he earned an Intellectual Property and Technology Law Certificate and was on the Dean’s list. Prior to law school, Christian obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Entertainment, and Tourism Studies from California State University, Fullerton.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Litigation: Handling a variety of complex legal matters, including labor and employment disputes, environmental cases, and personal injury claims.
• Intellectual Property: Expertise in trademark law, with experience in trademark application prosecution, office action responses, and client communication.
• Legal Research and Writing: Conducting in-depth legal research and drafting clear, concise, and persuasive legal documents.
• Document Review: Efficiently reviewing and analyzing large volumes of documents, including complex scientific materials.
• Case Management: Effectively managing cases throughout the litigation process, from initial intake to trial preparation.
• Client Relations: Building strong relationships with clients and providing exceptional legal counsel.

Christian is a dedicated and results-oriented attorney with extensive legal experience and a strong foundation in litigation and intellectual property. He is confident in his ability to provide strategic guidance and effective legal representation.

CONTACT US

Abella and Associates Group LLC
1171 E. Alosta Ave., Suite 303
Azusa, CA 91702
(909) 228-1700
LAbella@AbellaAndAssociates.biz