Bassel Sabalbal Quoted in CBA National

May 19, 2026

In the media

In CBA National’s recent article “Law Later in Life,” Bassel Sabalbal reflected on his transition from a 20-year military career into personal injury law and shared his insights about the value of second-career lawyers. 

Now practicing in our London office, he points to transferable skills from his military background as key to his success, including discipline, resilience, and the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds. 

His advice to others considering a similar path is pragmatic yet encouraging: be financially prepared and open to sacrifice, but don’t let age deter you from making the decision. 

“I truly believe it’s never too late,” he said. 

Read the full article: https://www.nationalmagazine.ca/en-ca/articles/the-practice/law-later-in-life