
Abed Awad, Estate Planning Attorney in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
Over 27 years of legal practice · 4.8/5 rating from 10 verified client reviews
PartneratAwad & Khoury, LLP
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
Practicing estate planning in Hasbrouck Heights since 1999.
- 27+
- Years practicing
- 4.8 ★
- 10 client reviews
- 3
- Bar admissions
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Abed Awad is a partner based in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ. The practice focuses on Estate Planning. Abed has over 27 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Awad & Khoury, LLP. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 10 client reviews.
- Based in
- Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
- Experience
- over 27 years
- Known for
- Estate Planning
- Handles Estate Planning matters from Hasbrouck Heights, NJ.
- Over 27 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Abed Awad: Abed Awad is a partner based in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ. The practice focuses on Estate Planning. Abed has over 27 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Awad & Khoury, LLP. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 10 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Abed takes on
Abed concentrates on estate planning. Each area below outlines the kind of case Abed handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Estate Planning cases in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
Abed takes estate planning matters in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Abed agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Abed Awad — estate planning lawyer in Hasbrouck Heights
Abed Awad is a partner based in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ. The practice focuses on Estate Planning. Abed has over 27 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Awad & Khoury, LLP. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 10 client reviews.
Abed Awad is a founding partner of Awad & Khoury, LLP located in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey. His practice in the New Jersey / New York area focuses on complex matrimonial law, civil and faith-based estate planning, Islamic law and business law. Awad is AV rated by Martindale and is a fellow of the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Awad has native fluency in Arabic and is an international expert in Islamic law and the laws of the Middle East.
Awad is an adjunct law professor at Rutgers Law School, Newark, and has taught at Pace Law School and Seton Hall Law School. Awad was also a contributor and U.S. Editor for Harvard Law School's Islamic Legal Studies Program ShariaSource portal (2016-2019).
Prior to entering private practice, Awad clerked for Hon. George E. Sabbath, NJ Superior Court.
Working with Abed on a estate planning matter
Abed Awad is a founding partner of Awad & Khoury, LLP located in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey. His practice in the New Jersey / New York area focuses on complex matrimonial law, civil and faith-based estate planning, Islamic law and business law. Awad is AV rated by Martindale and is a fellow of the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Awad has native fluency in Arabic and is an…
Who Abed represents
Abed reviews new inquiries case-by-case for estate planning matters in Hasbrouck Heights and the surrounding New Jersey area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Pace University
J.D. · 1998
St. Peter's College
B.A. SOAS · 1991
Jurisdictions
Abed's state bar admissions
New Jersey
1999 · ACTIVE
New York
1999 · ACTIVE
U.S. Court of Appeal
1999 · ACTIVE
Abed studied at J.D. in Pace University and B.A. SOAS in St. Peter's College.
Law school and academic background
Abed completed J.D. in Pace University and B.A. SOAS in St. Peter's College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Abed runs in New Jersey is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Abed has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Abed's professional memberships and bar associations
New York City and New Jersey State (Member, Sections on: Family Law International Law) Bar Associations
membership
Locations
Abed Awad's office in Hasbrouck Heights
Abed's primary office is at 777 Terrace Avenue, Suite 303, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, 07604. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Awad & Khoury, LLP
777 Terrace Avenue, Suite 303
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604
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Client reviews of Abed Awad — 4.8/5 rating from 10 verified client reviews
Every review below is from a verified client of Abed. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing estate planning attorneys in Hasbrouck Heights.
4.8
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How to hire Abed Awad — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new estate planning attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Abed usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Abed charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Abed's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Abed will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a estate planning attorney in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
A short list to run through before you commit: How many estate planning matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Abed
Abed discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in estate planning practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every estate planning matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Abed confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Abed's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many estate planning practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Abed Awad
How much does it cost to hire Abed for a estate planning case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Abed walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Abed offer a free consultation?
Abed charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Abed's office. Some estate planning attorneys offer free consults — check Abed's current terms during booking.
How long do estate planning cases in New Jersey typically take?
Simple estate planning matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Abed gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Abed take my case if I'm outside Hasbrouck Heights?
Abed is licensed in New Jersey. Matters governed by New Jersey law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Abed will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Abed?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Abed will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Abed accepting new estate planning clients right now?
Abed's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Estate Planning attorneys serving Hasbrouck Heights, Trenton and Newark in New Jersey
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