Adv. and Rabbinical Advocate Yehuda Abeles
Founder & Owner
| Year of Birth: | 1986 |
| Email: | [email protected] |
| Fields: | Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody, Alimony, Property and Assets |
| Position: | Founder & Owner |
| Seniority in position: | 10 years |
| Public positions: | Member of the Rabbinical Courts Committee |
| Education: | LL.B. (First Degree in Law, with distinction), Certified Rabbinical Advocate |
| Member in: | Israel Bar Association |
| Community Activity: | Legal advisor for “Bishvilach” - the legal arm of “Ze Leze,” supporting widows on inheritance, rights, and legal guidance during crises |
| Languages: | Hebrew, Yiddish |
What was the most significant initiative you led recently?
Managed a case in the Supreme Court that led to a change in Rabbinical Court policy. The case required combining civil legal arguments with halachic positions - precisely the intersection where my unique expertise comes into play.
What are the firm’s strongest attributes?
The firm’s main distinction is dual certification as both lawyer and Rabbinical Advocate. This allows full representation in Family Courts and Rabbinical Courts without needing coordination between separate representatives. Clients receive consistent, unified, and professional representation across both systems.
Which of the firm’s recent key moves will lead to it becoming stronger over the next few years?
Expanded client accessibility through professional legal content - explanations, tutorials, and guidance — enabling clients to understand their situation and make informed decisions even before formal consultation. This builds trust-based relationships rather than transactional interactions.
What are the main challenges facing the firm in the next few years?
Maintaining professional uniqueness while growing — ensuring depth and quality of representation even as workload increases. Additionally, family law is a particularly sensitive field, requiring careful management of expectations and emotions throughout the process.
What would you recommend an up and coming executive?
Find the niche where you have a genuine advantage and focus there. Don’t try to be everything to everyone — it’s better to be the best in a focused area. Learn to listen to the client — not just the legal facts, but the person in front of you.
What should one remember during hardships?
The goal is to serve the client in the best possible way. When the path is difficult, return to the reason you entered the field — to act as a bridge between two legal systems and prevent injustices that occur when no one speaks both “languages.”