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McLaughlin & Stern

525 Okeechobee Blvd Ste 1700, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

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Google Rating
4.91/5
40 reviews
Accident Reviews Analyzed
32
by our AI, so you don't have to

Our AI read 34 of this firm's written Google reviews (spanning May 2016–May 2026); 32 were about accident/injury cases and were used to score this firm, out of 40 total Google reviews (many are ratings-only with no written text).

What Clients Say

Clients praise attorneys Bill Abel and Dena Foman for handling car accident cases with strong communication, compassion, and successful outcomes; reviewers highlight being kept informed throughout the process and feeling genuinely cared for during stressful situations.

Client Review Highlights

83
Fights for clients
93
Communication
40
Client focus

Scores 0–100 derived from FMAL's analysis of client reviews. 70+ = strong signal. These are algorithmic estimates, not verified statements of fact.

“Bill is dedicated to his clients, detail oriented, transparent, and a real go-getter. On top of all this — he's an excellent negotiator.”
“I cannot express enough gratitude for the incredible work attorney, William Abel did on my car accident case. From the very beginning, he showed not only professionalism but genuine care and dedication to my situation.”

Clients praise attorneys Bill Abel and Dena Foman for handling car accident cases with strong communication, compassion, and successful outcomes; reviewers highlight being kept informed throughout the process and feeling genuinely cared for during stressful situations.

FMAL Score Breakdown

The bars show the raw quality of each signal. The overall score also weighs how much evidence backs it.

Google rating
98
Review sentiment
92
Communication
93
Fights for clients
83

Signals scored by our AI from 32 accident-case reviews — evidence: high — a large sample of accident-case reviews.

Why 77? Based on 32 accident-case reviews. The signals are strong, but with a limited accident-review sample the score is held partway toward a neutral baseline until more evidence confirms it — the bars show the raw quality of what we analyzed.

Accident Types Handled

Based on what real clients describe in their reviews and the firm's verified results. “Primary” = a core focus by client volume.

Car AccidentPrimary
9 client reviews

Track Record

Verified motor-vehicle-accident results published by the firm.

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Verified results
128+ years
In practice

This firm doesn't publish itemized case results — its score is built from verified client reviews instead.

Firm Details

Practice Areas: Car Accident
Languages: English
Free Consultation: Contact firm
Contingency Fee: Contact firm
Experience: 128+ years
About:

McLaughlin & Stern is a personal injury law firm in West Palm Beach, FL representing accident victims in car accident cases. It holds a 4.91/5 rating across 40 Google reviews.

Office Locations (7):
West Palm Beach (HQ)
525 Okeechobee Boulevard, Suite 1700, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Westport
55 Greens Farms Road, 2nd Floor, Westport, CT 06880
Naples
5150 Tamiami Trail North, Suite 602, Naples, FL 34103
Westfield
1 Elm Street, Suite 2, Westfield, NJ 07090
Garden City
1122 Franklin Avenue, Suite 300, Garden City, NY 11530
Millbrook
3304 Franklin Avenue, Millbrook, NY 12545
New York
260 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016
Other McLaughlin & Stern Offices (1) — each scored on its own reviews:

Frequently Asked Questions

Does McLaughlin & Stern offer free consultations?+

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Does McLaughlin & Stern work on contingency?+

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What types of cases does McLaughlin & Stern handle?+

McLaughlin & Stern handles car accident cases in West Palm Beach, Florida. Visit their profile for the full list of practice areas and to check if they handle your specific type of accident.

What is McLaughlin & Stern's FMAL Score?+

McLaughlin & Stern has an FMAL Score of 77 out of 100. Our AI reads every accident-case Google review and the firm's documented case results; the score combines review sentiment (42%), client-experience factors like communication and fighting for maximum compensation (36%), and verified case results (22%). No firm can pay to change their score.

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