Nonprofit / Charities Law Tax Law Trusts and Estates
Susan L. "Sue" Abbott
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
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.
Overview
- Duke University, J.D., graduated 1994
- Duke University, M.A., graduated 1994
- Duke University, J.D., graduated 1994
- Williams College, B.A., graduated 1990
- Massachusetts, Massachusetts
- District of Columbia, District of Columbia
- 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
- Massachusetts, Massachusetts
- District of Columbia, District of Columbia
- 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
- Duke University, J.D., graduated 1994
- Duke University, M.A., graduated 1994
- Duke University, J.D., graduated 1994
- Williams College, B.A., graduated 1990
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Nonprofit / Charities Law
- Tax Law
- Trusts and Estates
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Education Law
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