From resolving business disputes to fighting criminal charges to navigating real estate transactions, small business owners and individuals, alike, find themselves in need of highly skilled legal representation.
The outcome of these situations can have a lasting impact on your life or your business. At The Law Offices of James A. Abate, LLC, we utilize our experience and familiarity with the courts of New Jersey, to minimize the exposure of our clients and create a positive impact. With more than 10 years of experience, we protect our clients' interests throughout New Jersey, with offices in Union and Somerset counties.
Practice areas
As a former prosecutor, attorney James Abate understands both sides of criminal cases. We relentlessly protect our clients' rights. Whether traffic offenses, DUI/DWI, driving with a suspended or revoked license, driving without insurance and speeding tickets we provide a competent and relentless defense, utilizing all opportunities to minimize your exposure. We also fight drug charges and other criminal accusations in trial.
22 years
Mr. Abate regularly defends individuals accused of DWI throughout Northern and Central New Jersey, particularly in Westfield and Bridgewater.
22 years
18 years
Languages spoken
English
Law Offices Of James A. Abate
82 E. Main Street
Hamon Corporate Building
Somerville, NJ, 08847
Cranford Office
20 Commerce Drive
Suite 135
Cranford, NJ, 07016
Piscataway Office
30 Knightsbridge Road
Suite 525
Piscataway, NJ, 08854
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NJ | Active | 2002 | 03/22/2022 |
NY | Currently registered | 2000 | 02/24/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2020 |
Client's Choice | AVVO | 2015 |
Best of New Jersey | The Italian Voice | 2014 |
Clients Choice | AVVO | 2014 |
Clients Choice | AVVO | 2013 |
Trial Advocacy Award | Federal Bar Council | 1999 |
Richardson Scholar | Brooklyn Law School | 1999 |
Civil Procedure | American Jurisprudence | 1999 |
Legal Writting | American Jurisprudence | 1999 |
Constitutional Law | American Jurisprudence | 1999 |
Scholarship | Ruth Markoff Award | N/A |
Moot Court | Cornelius T. Wickersham Award | N/A |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | Law Offices of James A. Abate | 2008 - Present |
Of Counsel | Post Polak Goodsell MacNeill & Strauchler | 2005 - 2007 |
Of Counsel | Lester Schwab Katz & Dwyer, LLP | 2005 - 2008 |
Senior Associate | Clausen Miller, PC | 2001 - 2005 |
Associate | Heidell, Pittoni, Murphy & Bach, LLP | 1999 - 2001 |
Extern | United States Attorneys Office Eastern District Of New York | 1998 - 1999 |
Judicial Extern | The Honorable David Trager, U.S. District Court Judge at United States District Court, Eastern District of New York | 1998 - 1999 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Somerset Hills Business Profesionals Association | Member | 2016 - Present |
Atlantic County Municipal Court Attorney Association | Member | 2014 - Present |
Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey | Municipal Court Practice Committee | 2014 - Present |
Criminal / Municipal Practice- Somerset County Bar Association | Committee Member | 2013 - Present |
National College of DUI Defense | General Member | 2013 - Present |
Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey | Member | 2012 - Present |
New Jersey Bar Association Municipal Court Practice Section | Board of Directors | 2008 - Present |
New Jersey Bar Association | Member | 2008 - Present |
National Association of Subrogation Professionals | Member | N/A |
Green Brook Little League | Board of Directors | 2011 - 2014 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Speak Easy Legal Marketing | Charged with a DWI? A helpful guide. | 2013 |
CM Report of New York Decisions | Maine's Highest Court Rejects Gross Negligence as an Exception to Waiver of Subrogation Provision in a Contract | 2005 |
CM Report of Recent New York Decisions | Non Party Subsequent Remedial Repairs Held Admissable in Products Liability Action | 2004 |
CM Report Vol 1_2004 | Federal Court Adopts Clausen Miller Argument That Gross Negligence Overcomes Waiver Of Subrogation | 2004 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Brooklyn Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 1999 |
City University of New York, Brooklyn College | B.F.A | 1996 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Law Day Community Forum | Domestic Violence | 2016 |
Subcommittee on Judicial Independence | The Playbook for Patronage | 2016 |
Vincent J Apruzzese Mock Trial Competition | Judge | 2016 |
Education Seminar | What to do when arrested for DWI | 2016 |
Vincent J. Apruzzee Mock Trial Competition | Judge | 2015 |
Litigation Techniques Conference | Litigation Techniques | 2007 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Galli v. Galli | Reversed in client's favor. |
Mt. Sinai v. Mann v. Chubb | Plaintiff verdict |
American Motorist Ins. Co. v. Morris Goldman Real Estate Corp., 277 F.Supp.2d 304 (S.D.N.Y. 2003) | Plaintiff's verdict |
Murrell v. Apfel | Plaintiff's verdict |
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Britt Simon, DUI and DWI Attorney on Apr 16, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
James is a real fighter. If you hire him you have a lawyer that is going to make certain your rights are protected. I would feel comfortable recommending him to anyone that is looking for high quality representation.
David Le Roy, Unknown Attorney on Apr 14, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Abate is a highly experienced, skilled and knowledgeable attorney and effective advocate for his clients. I have read many of his informative answers to avvo questions and they clearly and consistently show his legal acumen, especially with criminal law. His client reviews and peer endorsements also show he is well liked and respected by his colleagues and his clients. I highly endorse Attorney Abate.
Britt Simon, DUI and DWI Attorney on Apr 16, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
James is a real fighter. If you hire him you have a lawyer that is going to make certain your rights are protected. I would feel comfortable recommending him to anyone that is looking for high quality representation.
David Le Roy, Unknown Attorney on Apr 14, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Abate is a highly experienced, skilled and knowledgeable attorney and effective advocate for his clients. I have read many of his informative answers to avvo questions and they clearly and consistently show his legal acumen, especially with criminal law. His client reviews and peer endorsements also show he is well liked and respected by his colleagues and his clients. I highly endorse Attorney Abate.
James McCarthy, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 19, 2016
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Mr. Abate and his staff are truly dedicated to their clients. He is extremely knowledgeable and works very hard to achieve the best results possible. I endorse James Abate.
Walter Luers, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 31, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I've read many dozens of his answers on AVVO and they are uniformly excellent. Mr. Abate is an excellent choice for a criminal defense matter.
Joseph Donatiello, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 22, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I highly recommend Mr. Abate. During the time that I have known and worked with him, he has been the consummate professional who is constantly zealously advocating for his clients.
Judd Nemiro, Unknown Attorney on Mar 20, 2015
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer. An excellent and knowledgeable attorney who really cares about clients.
Jeffrey Ivashuk, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 18, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. A well admired lawyer in the legal community.
Michael LeMond, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 26, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Anna Stathis, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 30, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. He is a well respected member of the legal community. His comments are helpful and insightful.
Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 28, 2014
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
Hovanes Margarian, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 13, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
John O'Brien, Criminal defense Attorney on May 1, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community.
Douglas Jones, Unknown Attorney on Oct 26, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Ababte is a very active member in the AVVO community. His knowledge of the law is expressed clearly and consisely in the answers and advice he provides. A potential client would be well served by retaining Mr. Abate.
Timothy Broking, DUI and DWI Attorney on Oct 11, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I know James to be highly professional and familiar with all courts in New Jersey. He is friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. As a result, I endorse this lawyer.
Raymond Grimes, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 3, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Abate is a distinguished well respected attorney in the community. He is a powerful advocate for his clients.
Christopher Leroi, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 14, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Abate constantly provides excellent legal advice that not only benefit the asker of the question, but also fellow attorneys. Even though I have been an attorney for 23 years and even a judge and magistrate, I learn new aspects about the law from him every day.
John Phillips, Unknown Attorney on Feb 11, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Attorney Abate. From his credentials Avvo, it is clear he is dedicated to serving those in need and his clients. It's rare that lawyers spend so much valuable time helping the community and striving for more and I applaud him for doing it to such a great level. Kudos.
Eric Stepanov, Unknown Attorney on Dec 11, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I sincerely endorse attorney Abate. He is extremely knowledgeable, proactive and respectful! I have read and continue to enjoy his legal expertise in various facets of law! Highly recommended! Superb attorney!
Lawrence Centanni, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 26, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Abate is very knowledgeable and proficient in criminal law. Having interacted with Mr. Abate on several occasions, he is a professional and personable. I highly recommend him for your criminal matters.
Yolanda Navarrete, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 24, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. He is knowledgeable in his field of Criminal Law. His answers are accurate. His experience works to serve his clients again and again.
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