Susan L. "Sue" Abbott

Goodwin

Recognized since 2013

Boston, Massachusetts

Practice Areas

Nonprofit / Charities Law

Tax Law

Trusts and Estates

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Sue Abbott, a partner in Goodwin’s Trusts & Estate Planning practice, is the chair of the firm’s Exempt Organization group, former chair of the firm's Higher Education practice, and a member of the firm's Impact and Responsible Investing practice. She focuses her practice on tax-exempt organizations, probate and trust law, and estate planning, with a particular emphasis on charitable planning. She advises tax-exempt organizations on issues related to their formation, operations and planned giving programs.

Ms. Abbott has been recognized as a New England Super Lawyer and as a ”Top Woman of Law” by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. She has also received the Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly’s Excellence in Pro Bono Award.

Contact & Links

Lawyer Page: https://www.goodwinlaw.com/professionals/a/abbott-susan

Location

100 Northern Avenue
Boston, MA 02210

Education

Duke University, M.A., graduated 1994
Duke University, J.D., graduated 1994
Williams College, B.A., graduated 1990

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts, Massachusetts
District of Columbia, District of Columbia

Affiliations

Charitable Board Service Committee of the Tax-Exempt Organization Organization Section of the Boston Bar Association - Co-chair
Estate Planning Committee of the BBA's Trusts and Estates Section - Co-chair