Atty. Lesley Abate

Atty. Lesley Abate

Lesley Abate is a lawyer practicing personal injury, estate planning, complex civil litigation. Lesley received a B.A. degree from Colorado State University in 1999, and has been licensed for 22 years.

Fall River Fall River 22 yrs experience 22 year
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Profile Summary

About Lesley Abate at a glance

Lesley Abate is a personal injury, estate planning, and litigation attorney based in Fall River, Massachusetts. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2004). Educated at Rogert Williams University School of Law (J.D., 2003) and Colorado State University (B.A., 1999). Serands clients in Fall River, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Lesley Abate is a lawyer practicing personal injury, estate planning, complex civil litigation
  • Lesley received a B.A. degree from Colorado State University in 1999, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • Lesley practices in Fall River, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Lesley Abate's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Lesley Abate is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Massachusetts →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Lesley Abate is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Massachusetts →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Lesley Abate is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Massachusetts →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fall River are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Lesley Abate

Where is Lesley Abate's law office located?
Lesley Abate's law practice is located in Fall River, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lesley Abate handle?
Lesley Abate focuses on personal injury, estate planning, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Lesley Abate practiced law?
Lesley Abate has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Lesley Abate go to law school?
Lesley Abate earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.A., 1999).
How can I contact Lesley Abate for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Rogert Williams University School of Law
- 2003
B.A.
Colorado State University
- 1999

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 2004

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