Atty. Edward Patrick Abbott
Edward Patrick Abbott concentrates his practice in complex commercial litigation, professional liability, construction litigation, cyber liability, environmental, securities, labor and employment law, and employment practices liability. Mr.
Construction Law & More Attorney · Serving Hackensack, NJ · 24+ Years Experience
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About Edward Patrick Abbott at a Glance
Edward Patrick Abbott is an Of Counsel based in Hackensack, New Jersey, practicing at Kaufman Dolowich LLP. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on employment, construction, and internet. Admitted to practice in New Jersey U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (2002). Educated at Rutgers University School of Law - Camden (J.D., 2002) and Ursinus College (B.A., 1998). Active member of Professional Memberships •Phi Beta Kappa. Serves clients in Hackensack, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Edward Patrick Abbott
- Edward Patrick Abbott concentrates his practice in complex commercial litigation, professional liability, construction litigation, cyber liability, environmental, securities, labor and employment law, and employment practices liability
- Mr. Abbott represents publicly traded and private companies, contractors, executives, public officials, public entities and licensed professionals
- He advises small and large companies in various industries, including the medical field, regarding data breaches, notification and crisis management
- He has also litigated data breaches, intellectual property disputes, trademark and licensing issues, and software agreements
- He also counsels companies regarding data security and evaluates and drafts privacy policies, user agreements, and data security provisions to be incorporated in services agreements
- Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Abbott practiced in a large national labor and employment law firm and in a Southern New Jersey firm where he handled land use and commercial litigation matters
- After graduating from law school, Mr. Abbott served as the law clerk for the Honorable Eugene D. Serpentelli, Assignment Judge of the Superior Court, Ocean County, New Jersey
- During law school, Mr. Abbott was a member of the Rutgers Journal of Law and Religion, ultimately serving as Lead Notes Editor
- Mr. Abbott plays trumpet in a jazz band and participated in an International Commercial Arbitration Moot in Vienna, Austria
- Awards Recognition •Weleda’s Partner of the Year for 2020: KDV’s long-time client Weleda, Inc.-the North American arm of a multi-national personal care company founded in 1921-gave its only annual Partner Award to KDV’s Personal Care Group of Ed Abbott, Nicole Christman, Christopher Nucifora, Erik Sardina for their exceptional legal services and dedicated business relationship, making it the first time a law firm received their award. •New Jersey Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2013 - 2016) •Bergen’s Top Lawyers, (201) Magazine (2014) •J
- Douglas Davis Prize for Outstanding Student in History, Ursinus College Publications •Six cybersecurity lessons of 2014, Daily Journal •The Costs of Cyber Breaches: Is Your Business Adequately Insured, Financier Worldwide Magazine
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Edward Patrick Abbott's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Edward Patrick Abbott handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Hackensack.
Employment Law in Hackensack
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Construction Law in Hackensack
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Internet & Cyber Law in Hackensack
Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Hackensack
Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Hackensack are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Hackensack Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Hackensack-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Hackensack Choose Edward Patrick Abbott
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Edward Patrick Abbott's practice in the field of employment, construction, and internet.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Edward Patrick Abbott brings 24+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, construction, and internet, Edward Patrick Abbott can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Hackensack
A Hackensack-based practice means Edward Patrick Abbott attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Edward Patrick Abbott Handles in Hackensack
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