Abagail Hudock
About
Attorney
Attorney Abagail (Abby) Hudock has had a passion for the law since she joined her first mock trial team in high school. She competed in mock trial tournaments throughout high school and college, and after graduating from the University of Iowa in 2021 with a double major in English and Creative Writing, she had no hesitation about pursuing a career in law.
Abby attended Duquesne University Kline School of Law where she earned a position on the editorial board of the Duquesne Law Review. Unsurprisingly, Abby also participated in Duquesne’s Trial Advocacy program, competing at the Texas Young Lawyers Association’s National Trial Competition in 2023 and 2024.
Abby graduated from Duquesne in 2024, having earned not only a J.D., but also the Lynette Norton Memorial Award and the 2022 Cali Excellence for the Future Award in Trial Advocacy. She was also selected as a member of the Justice Louis J. Manderino Honor Society for excellence in courtroom advocacy.
Following graduation, Abby joined Robert Peirce & Associates, where she handles cases involving nursing home abuse, medical malpractice, and personal injury. Additionally, she provides pro-bono assistance for victims of domestic violence seeking Protection From Abuse orders (PFAs) in Allegheny County. In her free time, she enjoys reading Agatha Christie mystery novels, watching cooking shows, 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
- U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania, 2025
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania, 2025
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association (WPTLA), Member, 2024
- Pennsylvania Association for Justice (PAJ), Member, 2024
- American Association for Justice (AAJ), 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)