Atty. Ernest Nicholas Abate

Atty. Ernest Nicholas Abate

Member, City Committee, Stamford, Connecticut, 1973-1978. Member, House of Representatives, Connecticut Legislature, 1975-1983.

Stamford Stamford 57 yrs experience 57 year
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Profile Summary

About Ernest Nicholas Abate at a glance

Ernest Nicholas Abate is an Attorney based in Stamford, Connecticut, practicing at Abate & Abate LLC. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, business, real estate, and commercial re. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1969), U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut (1972), and U.S. Supreme Court (1990). Educated at University of Notre Dame (J.D., 1968) and Villanova University (B.S., 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Fairfield County, Connecticut and American (Member Sections on: Real Estate Probate and Estate Planning) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Stamford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Member, City Committee, Stamford, Connecticut, 1973-1978
  • Member, House of Representatives, Connecticut Legislature, 1975-1983
  • Designated "Best Legislator" in Polls conducted by Connecticut Magazine, 1982
  • Chairman, House Judiciary Committee, 1977-1978
  • Speaker of the House, 1979-1983
  • Chairman, Legislative Management Committee
  • Connecticut Gubernatorial Candidate, 1982
  • Delegate for Senator Edward M. Kennedy 1980 National Convention

Chairman

  • Connecticut Bar Association Law Day Committee, 1975-1976
  • Legislative Liaison Committee, 1976
  • Member, Connecticut Law Revision Commission, 1983-1985
  • Counsel to Stamford Board of Realtors, 1989-1994
  • Member, Special Civilian Conference with Secretary of U.S
  • Department of Defense, 1984
  • Trustee Ferguson Library, 1989-1993, 1995-2009, Chairman, 1993, 2000, 2008
  • Trustee Ferguson Library Foundation, Inc., Director Stamford Hospital, Member State Ethics Commission, President, State of Connecticut Regional Action Council, 1992-1993

Director

  • Senior Services of Stamford, Inc., 1991-2005
  • Kids In Crisis, Inc., 1999-2002
  • Trustee Connecticut Public Television and Radio, 1978-1983
  • Mayor's Ethics Panel, City of Stamford, 1993
  • Past Member/ Trustee: Federal Health Systems Agency
  • Child Guidance Center

Practice Areas Explained

Ernest Nicholas Abate's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ernest Nicholas Abate handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

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Trusts

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Commercial Real Estate

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Connecticut

Practicing law in Connecticut. Legal matters in Connecticut are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Stamford are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Connecticut state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Connecticut brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Connecticut courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ernest Nicholas Abate

Where is Ernest Nicholas Abate's law office located?
Ernest Nicholas Abate's law practice is located in Stamford, Connecticut. The firm is Abate & Abate LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ernest Nicholas Abate handle?
Ernest Nicholas Abate focuses on wills, trusts, business, real estate, commercial re. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has Ernest Nicholas Abate practiced law?
Ernest Nicholas Abate has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did Ernest Nicholas Abate go to law school?
Ernest Nicholas Abate earned their education at (J.D., 1968); (B.S., 1965).
How can I contact Ernest Nicholas Abate for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Ernest Nicholas Abate received?
Ernest Nicholas Abate's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Notre Dame
- 1968
B.S.
Villanova University
- 1965

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1969
U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
Admitted: 1972
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1990

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