Background
Abt, Richard J. was born on May 9, 1946 in New York City. Son of Harold and Sylvia Abt.
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Richard J. Abt
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Princeton University (Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, 1967). Harvard Law School (Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, 1971).
Career
Law clerk to presiding justice, United States Court 2nd District Court of Appea circuit), New York City, 1971-1972; associate, Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton, New York City, 1972-1975; associate, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, Philadelphia, 1975-1978; partner, Spector, Cohen, Gadon & Rosen, Philadelphia, 1978-1986; of counsel, Spector, Cohen, Gadon & Rosen, Philadelphia, 1986-1988; executive vice president, general counsel, West Coast Video Enterprises, Inc., Philadelphia, 1985-1992; partner, Ledgewood Law Firm, Professional Corporation, Philadelphia, since 1993. Consultant Sorbee International Ltd., Philadelphia, 1985-1992.
Achievements
Membership
Board of directors Meadowbrook School, Pennsylvania, 1982-1987, Keneseth Israel, since 1989. Served with United States Army Reserve, 1969-1975. Member American Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar assosiation, New York State Bar Association, Philadelphia Bar Association.
Connections
Married Marcia Rush, March 22, 1975. Children: Allison, Jaimie, Jennifer, Steven.
