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Kevin Abessi

Kevin Abessi

Abessi Law
  • Divorce, Family Law, Business Law ...
  • New York
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Biography

Licensed in New York and New Jersey, Kevin Abessi is a heavily credentialed attorney with a background that is tailored to handle the challenges of family and business. As a client-facing professional with deep academic and professional exposures to finance and investment, Kevin and Abessi Law are well-equipped to handle the sort of financial and business matters that are often at play with matters pertaining to divorce, spousal/child support, contract negotiation, estate planning, and so much more. Abessi Law understands that facilitating legal services is about more than just lawyering, which is why it endeavors to be just as well known for the accessibility, fairness, integrity, and friendliness that it provides its clients. Contact the Firm for a complimentary, no-obligation consultation, and we'll see if Abessi Law is right partner for your needs.

Education
Albany Law School
J.D. | Business, Tax, Family, Estate, Torts, Civil Procedure, Criminal
Honors: cum laude
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Vanderbilt University
MBA | Business; Corporate Finance; Investment Management
Honors: Graduated with honor class rank
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Union College
B.A. | English, Economics
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Professional Experience
President
Abessi Law
- Current
VP Operations
DriftPilot
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President
Abessi LLC
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Consultant
Milliman
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Certifications
Financial Risk Manager
Global Association of Risk Professionals
Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst
CAIA
Professional Associations
State Bar of New York
Member
Current
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Albany County Bar Association
Member
- Current
Activities: Lawyer Referral Service - Participant.
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State Bar of New Jersey  # 335422020
Member
- Current
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New York State Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
New York
New York State Office of Court Administration
ID Number: 5774575
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
    One free consultation per matter.
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    Payment due within 15 days.
  • Contingent Fees
    For areas in which contingent fees are the traditional arrangement.
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    The Firm is determined to provide the best value possible with quality services at below-market fees.
Practice Areas
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Civil Rights
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
Immigration Law
Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Intellectual Property
Trademarks
Trademark Litigation, Trademark Registration
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
Q. Motion to Vacate or Appeal?
A: Hi.

Attorneys are prohibited from soliciting in the Ask a Lawyer section. However, a search in the directory based on your needs should help you find good options for this matter.

Thanks.
Q. I gave the rights to a game I designed to a scammer who is not producing. Can I design a new game with the same theme?
A: Ah, what an interesting legal area! Games-related cases date back quite a bit. On the analog side, you have Parker Brothers (now Hasbro) fighting to protect Monopoly by imitators like anti-Monopoly and Ghettopoly over decades. On the digital side, you can all all the way back to Pong for video game copyright cases!

Based on the (very) limited information offered, yours may be a potentially involved and complex matter with multiple legal paths to consider. An attorney would need to, among other things, review what agreements you have with the publisher, the extent to which the publisher may have acted in bad faith or failed to perform, and even what your design and creative plans and the potential that the publisher's intellectual property rights preclude those plans. As a "gamer" who knows a thing or two about how the industry intersects with IP protection, I can assure you that no attorney can adequately answer your question based on the limited information that you have provided. Consequently, you would have to spend some meaningful time with experienced counsel detailing the background leading up to your current situation and objectives. ... Read More
Q. After 16 years being completely separated, how can my ex and I get divorced, easily and cheaply?
A: If you can agree on the terms of the divorce - e.g., equitable distribution, spousal maintenance, custody if relevant, etc. - through private negotiations with each other, then you may be able to proceed with the formal divorce process in an uncontested capacity. This can essentially amount to no more than filing the standard set of docs, without any need for steps like discovery, completing statements of net worth, and conferences with the court and between attorneys. It may even be possible to facilitate an uncontested process with only one party having an attorney, or perhaps the attorney acting as a neutral element, involved only to draft the settlement agreement and file with the court.

Ultimately, coming to an agreement privately can amount to considerable savings on attorneys fees and other costs.
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Abessi Law
Franklin Lakes, NJ, USA
Toll-Free: (800) 370-0830
Monday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed (Today)
Abessi Law
SUITE 102
SUITE 102
502 HAMBURG TURNPIKE
Suite 102
Wayne, NJ 07470
Toll-Free: (800) 370-0830
Monday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed (Today)
Abessi Law
50 Main St
Suite 1000
White Plains, NY 10606
Toll-Free: (800) 370-0830
Monday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed (Today)
Abessi Law
300 Great Oaks Blvd
Suite 300
Albany, NY 12203
Toll-Free: (800) 370-0830
Monday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed (Today)
Notice: The Firm may be available outside stated business hours. Any messages left with the office will be promptly returned.