James William Abbott

I've already written about my appreciation and admiration for Jim as a divorce attorney. In about 1978 he handled the case in which I was awarded custody of a little 2-year-old boy when it was very unlikely courts would lean this way. Afterward, he told me, "do good by your boy." All these years later, I can say I listened. That little boy is now a super dad, happily married, and with three little ones.

May God comfort and console you during this sad time. Please accept my sincere condolences, I am so sorry for your loss.

Sorry to hear about Jim's passing I came to know Jim as a my divorce attorney. In representing me, knowing custody was a low likelihood outcome for a man, he had to requirements: 1) be positive; 2)only tell the truth. Although insecure gong through this nightmarish process, I took solace in knowing that the truth would make things right. I ended up with sole custody, largely by following Jim's lead, and of course being a good dad. I was eternally thankful then and for years that I had a...

The Abbott family was an important part of my early life...............Influenced by his father and knowing Jim throughout my growing years where we attended church and school together, both graduating from Ingraham in 1965. When we were in high school, Jim and I worked at his fathers law firm, cleaning the office on Saturdays.....My thoughts and prayers are with his family..................I was out of town at the time of his memorial service..................

We are truly going to miss you, Jimmy.

To all of Jim's family. Sorry for such a great loss. Have many memories from Jr. High,High School,and church activities.What a fantastic person.

Jim was a truly kind human being we were honored to be a part of his family through marriage. We will miss his humor, wit and puzzling abilities. Rest In Peace
Paula and Bruce