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Susan Abbott

Susan Abbott

Goodwin, United States

Position

Partner / Chair Tax Exempt Organizations / Co-Chair Trusts & Estate Planning

Career

Sue Abbott, a partner in Goodwin’s Trusts & Estate Planning practice, is the chair of the firm’s Exempt Organization group, and former chair of the firm's Higher Education 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.

Education

JD, 1994, Duke University School of Law (magna cum laude) / MA, 1994, Duke University / BA, 1990, Williams College (cum laude with honors in history)