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Richard J Abbondanza
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Biography
In the 35 years of my practice, I have enjoyed helping hundreds of individuals and families meet their goals in planning for themselves and their loved ones. I have told countless clients that this is not my plan, but theirs. The only way for me to help them is for me to be actively engaged with them, listening to their stories and hearing what is important to them. Once I am able to gain my clients' trust, and the trust of their advisors, we can collaboratively arrive at a plan that very often surpasses their initial goals.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 300-300 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Maine for 35 years
State: Maine
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 47 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1978
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Richard J Abbondanza
6 City Center, Suite 400, Portland, ME, 04101-3477
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Richard J Abbondanza's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | August 9, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Disappointed
Having worked with attorneys from many different firms in business and having had wonderful experiences, I have been amazed at the very different experience working with Rick Abbondanza. His lack of responsiveness to his client and other attorneys has been so surprising and not at all what I expecte...
Posted by Marsha | November 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Disappointing
Rick was great for awhile. He assisted us with setting up a trust for our home. Everything seemed thorough and understandable. So he tucked away our papers in his vault, ready to be pulled out upon our demise. About two years later, we had some real estate tax questions regarding our home, but it ...
Posted by Carole | May 20, 2015
The Best
Rick has been our attorney for over 20 years, he has handled our real estate transactions, estate plan and given advice and represented us and our children in many legal situations. He is not only our trusted attorney, he is a personal friend, in fact, we consider him "family"!
Richard J Abbondanza's Lawyer Endorsements
"Rick and I are currently working together on a client plan. When working with high-net-worth clients and those who own businesses, it is critical to understand the clients' goals and needs and apply the right tools to help them achieve their goals. I value Rick's willingness to work together with the client's existing advisors. More than that, I appreciate his client centric focus, as well as his command of the tools needed to put together a cohesive plan for the client."
"I have known Rick for over 35 years. We have collaborated on, and communicated about, various cases and legal issues. I value Rick's professional opinion in the areas of estate planning, real estate and business matters and can recommend him without reservation."
"Rick has been a colleague for over the 4 years and we have worked on big and small issues of wealth preservation, asset protection and estate planning. I consider Rick a family friend as well. Knowledge, Integrity and Ethics are what define Rick's relationship with his clients. Rick is a detailed and creative wealth planner that will takes the time to address every concern and care that you, your family and business may have. Then Rick will craft a wealth preservation plan that not only takes care of you, your family, and your business, by addressing what you care about; but, also incorporates every tax strategy and assets preservation tool that you need so you can sleep at night and not worry about your family. I highly recommend his services!"
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Rick Abbondanza for several year now through our affiliation with the Southern California Institute. (See www.scinstitute.org) I have had the pleasure collaborate with Rick at the Institute and to present in February 2009 on high net worth planning at the Gathering, an estate planning conference in San Diego. Rick is a bright, thorough and conscientous practitioner who has a defined process that allows his clients to reach their goals. I recommend Rick without reservation."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Cupola Award, North Yarmouth Academy
2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Spirit of Humanity Award, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland
2007
Laureate in Wealth Strategies, Southern California Institute
Work Experience
1992 - Present
Partner, Hopkinson & Abbondanza
Associations
2018 - Present
Portland Symphony OrchestraTrustee
2011 - Present
Habitat for HumanityMember/ Development Committee
2004 - Present
WealthCounselMember
2002 - Present
North Yarmouth AcademyTrustee
2000 - Present
Mercy Hospital Planned Giving CommitteeMember
1998 - Present
Maine Estate Planning CouncilMember
2015 - 2017
Institute for Civic Leadership/Lift 360Chairman
2008 - 2015
Institute for Civic Leadership/Lift 360Director
2006 - 2013
BIg Brothers Big Sisters of Southern MaineDirector
2000 - 2006
Town of YarmouthTown Councilor
1994 - 2000
Town of YarmouthPlanning Board Member
Education
1977
Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1974
Amherst College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Legal Year in Review
Trust and Estates Update
2016
Legal Year in Review
Trusts & Estates
2016
Annual Trust Conference
Trust Protectors
2015
Legal Year in Review
Trusts and Estates
2015
Annual Trusts and Wealth Management Conference
Standalone Retirement Trust Planning
2015
Annual Bar Meeting
PLanning for the Mid-tier Estate in Maine
2014
Legal Year in Review
Current Developments in Estate Planning
2014
Annual Conference
role of the Professional in Planned Giving
2013
Wealth Management Conference
Currents Topics in Estate Planning
2013
Summer Bar Meeting
Using Trusts to Protect Inherited IRA's
2013
Legal Year in Review
Cuttent Estate Planning Developments
2013
Education Forum
Succession Planning Issues for Farmers
2013
Business Builder Conference
Using Annuities in Estate Planning
2013
Bar Association Meeting
Charitable Planning
2013
Annual Tax Forum
Currest Estate Tax Developments
2012
Summer Bar Meeting
Attorneys and Financial Advisors Working Together in Retirement Planning
2012
NBI Seminar
Top Estate Planning Techniques
2012
CFP Review Course
Estate Planning
2011
The Gathering
Beneficiary Defective Inheritor's trusts
2011
Special Needs Parents Group
Special Needs Trusts
2011
Legal Year in Review
Trusts and Estates Update
2011
Estate Planning Basics
Estate Planning Basics
2011
Drafting Effectice Wills and trusts Seminar
Drafting Effective Wills and Trusts
2011
Annual Summer Bar Meeting
Estate Planning in 2011: Taking Advantage of a Great Window of Opportunity
2010
Top 10 Estate Planning Techniques
Current Estate Planning Techniques
2010
Special Needs Parents Group
Special Needs trusts
2010
Legal Year in Review
Estate Planning
2009
Top 10 Estate Planning Techniques
Estate Plannng Techniques
2009
The Gathering
Estate Planning for high-net worth families
2009
Summer Bar Meeting
Best Planning Strategies in Current Economic Times
2009
Legal Year in Review
What's New in Estate Planning
2009
Legal Year in Review
Trusts and Estates
Publications
2017
WeathCounsel Quarterly
Beyond the Bottom Line: Framing the Client's True Legacy
2012
National Business Institute Seminar
Top Estate Planning Techniques
2011
Reference Materials NBI Seminar
Estate Planning Basics
2011
Maine State Bar Summer Meeting Materials
Estate Planning in 2011
2010
Legal Year in Review
Trusts and Estates Update
2010
NBI Seminars
Current Estate PlanningTechniques
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers