Atty. Fred L. Abrams
As a member of the New York bar since 1990, Mr. Abrams has handled a wide variety of legal matters in which assets were hidden, such as RICO, money laundering, identity theft and tax fraud.
Asset Recovery & More Attorney · Serving Hewlett, NY · 36+ Years Experience
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About Fred L. Abrams at a Glance
Fred L. Abrams is an Attorney based in Hewlett, New York, practicing at Fred L. Abrams Attorney at Law. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on divorce, trusts, estate planning, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in New York (1990), U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York (1990), U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York (1991), and U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico (1996). Educated at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University J.D. (—) and Harpur College, State University of New York at Binghamton B.A. with Departmental Honors in English (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Hewlett, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Fred L. Abrams
- As a member of the New York bar since 1990, Mr. Abrams has handled a wide variety of legal matters in which assets were hidden, such as RICO, money laundering, identity theft and tax fraud
- He additionally handled cases in federal court in which his adversaries were Casio Computer Co. Ltd. of Japan
- General Motors Corp
- Detroit Diesel Corp
- & Lloyds of London
- Mr. Abrams also located tens of millions of dollars hidden in offshore tax havens
- and sought discovery from foreign bank witnesses by filing legal proceedings in Zurich, Geneva, Tel Aviv, Amsterdam and Puerto Rico
- Mr. Abrams currently practices in the asset recovery areas of financial intelligence, financial fraud investigations and forced collection proceedings
- He has been cited by Reuters, Forbes Magazine <https://www.forbes.com/2010/03/03/hip-hop-weekly-business-misick-turks-scandal.html#a834394770df>, The New York Times <http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/31/business/31offshore.html?scp=1&sq=fred%20l.%20abrams&st=cse>, MoneyLaundering.com and appeared on FoxBusiness News
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- SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS At the 20th Fraud & Forensic Accounting Conference <https://www.lsu.edu/business/accounting/fraud.php> hosted by Louisiana State University’s Department of Accounting <https://www.lsu.edu/business/accounting/index.php>, Mr. Abrams will present his program “Searching For Hidden Assets”
- This annual conference will be held July 24-25, 2025 in Baton Rouge Louisiana
- Moreover, since 2007 Mr. Abrams has presented 18 programs about how assets may be concealed both domestically and abroad
- Mr. Abrams presented these programs in Abuja, Nigeria
- the United Kingdom
- Florida
- Massachusetts and New York
- These programs were at: - The Association of the Bar of the City of New York - The Massachusetts’ Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers - The 8th Annual OffshoreAlert Financial Due Diligence Conference - The June 2014 Carmelite Chambers International Fraud & Asset Recovery Conference in London - The 2018 Asset Recovery Workshop in Abuja, Nigeria sponsored by the Inter-Governmental Action Group Against Money Laundering In West Africa and the European Union - The New York County Lawyers’ Association - The Queens County Bar Association - The Brooklyn Bar Association - The Nassau County Bar Association - The Suffolk County Bar Association
Practice Areas Explained
Fred L. Abrams's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Fred L. Abrams handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Hewlett.
Divorce in Hewlett
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Trusts in Hewlett
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Estate Planning & Probate in Hewlett
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Creditor Rights & Collections in Hewlett
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Hewlett
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Hewlett are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Hewlett Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Hewlett-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 Hewlett Choose Fred L. Abrams
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 Fred L. Abrams's practice in the field of divorce, trusts, estate planning, and creditor rights.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Fred L. Abrams brings 36+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, and U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, Fred L. Abrams can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering divorce, trusts, and estate planning, Fred L. Abrams can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Hewlett
A Hewlett-based practice means Fred L. Abrams attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Fred L. Abrams Handles in Hewlett
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