Susan L. "Sue" Abbott

Susan L. "Sue" Abbott

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013
Awarded Practice Areas
Nonprofit / Charities Law Tax Law Trusts and Estates
Awarded Practice Areas
Nonprofit / Charities Law Tax Law Trusts and Estates
Susan L. "Sue" Abbott
Susan L. "Sue" Abbott
Boston, MA
Works at
Goodwin

151 Best Lawyers awards

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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.

Works at
Goodwin

151 Best Lawyers awards

Goodwin logo

Locations

Education

  • Duke University, J.D., graduated 1994
  • Duke University, J.D., graduated 1994
  • Duke University, M.A., 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

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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