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Atty. Richard J. Abt

Atty. Richard J. Abt

Richard J. Abt is a lawyer practicing taxation, business law, real estate law and 3 other areas of law.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard J. Abt at a glance

Richard J. Abt is a Shareholder based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Ledgewood, a Professional Corporation. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on formation, business, real estate, tax, and m&a. Admitted to practice in New York (1972) and Pennsylvania (1976). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1971) and Princeton University (A.B., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Richard J. Abt is a lawyer practicing taxation, business law, real estate law and 3 other areas of law
  • Richard received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1967, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • Richard practices at Ledgewood, a Professional Corporation in Philadelphia, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Richard J. Abt's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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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.

Richard J. Abt is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Richard J. Abt is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Richard J. Abt is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard J. Abt

Where is Richard J. Abt's law office located?
Richard J. Abt's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm is Ledgewood, a Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard J. Abt handle?
Richard J. Abt focuses on formation, business, real estate, tax, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Richard J. Abt practiced law?
Richard J. Abt has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did Richard J. Abt go to law school?
Richard J. Abt earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (A.B., 1967).
How can I contact Richard J. Abt for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Richard J. Abt received?
Richard J. Abt's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1971
A.B.
Princeton University
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1972
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1976

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