Education
Seton Hall University School of Law
- J.D., magna cum laude, 2005
- Seton Hall Law Review, Senior Editor
- Order of the Coif
- Center for Social Justice Award for Outstanding Clinical Practitioner, 2005
- Best Oral Advocate, Appellate Advocacy, 2003
- Presidential Scholar
Boston College
- B.A., 2000
- English
Bar and Court Admissions
- Massachusetts
- New Jersey
- United States District Court, District of New Jersey
- United States District Court, District of Massachusetts
- United States Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Practice Focus
Mr. Abair’s practice encompasses a broad array of civil litigation matters in both the state and federal courts, with a particular focus on business and real estate disputes.
Notable Experience
Represents companies in disputes regarding employment matters, insurance coverage, partnership dissolution, consumer fraud claims, contract disputes, and other business-related matters.
Represents owners, sellers, buyers, abutters, and developers of real estate in matters including zoning appeals, disputes regarding purchase and sale agreements, title insurance coverage, environmental compliance issues, easements and access rights, affordable housing development, commercial lease disputes, and construction litigation.
Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Abair practiced law in New Jersey, where he won the Morris County Bar Association Young Lawyers Trial Competition. Mr. Abair interned for the Special Narcotics Prosecutor's Office in New York and the United States Attorney's Office in Newark.
Background
Joined the firm in 2006.
Porzio Bromberg & Newman, Morristown, NJ, 2005-06
Professional Activities
- Cory Booker for Newark Campaign, volunteer election law attorney, 2006
- New Jersey Battered Women’s Legal Advocacy Project, volunteer attorney, 2005-06
- Center for Social Justice – Juvenile Justice Clinic, student attorney, 2004-05
- Cornelian Community Counselors, pro bono law clerk, 2005
- Pro Bono Service Award, Seton Hall School of Law, 2005