Background
Abell, David Robert was born on November 24, 1934 in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. Son of De Witt Sterling and Edna Renilde (Doughty) Abell.
Abell, David Robert was born on November 24, 1934 in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. Son of De Witt Sterling and Edna Renilde (Doughty) Abell.
Denison University (Bachelor of Arts, 1956). Columbia University School of Law (Juris Doctor, 1963). Omicron Delta Kappa. International Fellow, 1962-1963.
Associate Ballard, Spahr, Andrews & Ingersoll, Philadelphia, 1963-1968. Secretary, counsel Hurst Performance, Inc., Warminster, 1969-1970. Secretary, general counsel STP Corporation, Des Plaines, Illinois, 1970-1972.
Partner David R. Abell Ltd., Winnetka, 1974-1996, Rooks, Pitts & Poust, Chicago, 1996-2000, Schuyler, Roche & Zwirner, Chicago and Evanston, 2000—2003, Rooks Pitts, Chicago, since 2003.
Trustee Music Institute Chicago, 1988-1996, Village of Wiunetka, since 2003. Board governors Winnetka Community House, 1993-1996. Aviator United States Marine Corps Reserve, 1956-1960.
Member American Bar Association, Illinois Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, Rotary (president Winnetka 1977-1978).
Children: David Charles, Elizabeth A. Harrington, Kimberly A. Creasman, Hilary Ayres, Glenn Bryan. Married Ellen Penrod Hackmann, July 27, 1985.