Susan L. "Sue" Abbott

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.

Location
  • 100 Northern Avenue
    Boston, MA 02210
Education
  • Duke University, J.D., graduated 1994
  • 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

Goodwin
Boston, Massachusetts

156 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

132 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Nonprofit / Charities Law
  • Tax Law
  • Trusts and Estates
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Education Law

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