Washington DC Personal Injury Lawyer

Michael Abelson is an attorney who concentrates on helping people who have been seriously injured. Mr. Abelson represents clients in a variety of cases including those arising from commercial truck accidents, motor vehicle collisions, medical negligence, and traumatic brain injuries. For more than 40 years, he has been a member of the state bars of Maryland, the District of Columbia, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts, and he has been representing injured clients in these geographic areas.

The Abelson Law Firm is a full-service personal injury law firm with the goal of seeking justice and fair compensation for those who have been seriously hurt by the negligence or wrongful acts of others. Attorney Abelson’s accomplishments are numerous, and he has received many awards and won many notable cases.

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Recognition and Awards

Mike Abelson was recognized by the D.C. Trial Lawyers Association as the “Lawyer of the Year” for Washington DC. Mr. Abelson was also honored by Washingtonian Magazine for being among “The Cream of the Legal Establishment.” This honor was conferred after Mr. Abelson was selected by judges and peers.

Attorney Abelson has also been awarded an “AV Rating” by Martindale-Hubbell. This is the highest rating available and is given to legal professionals who have adhered to professional standards of ethics/conduct and who have pre-eminent legal abilities. AV Ratings are also determined by fellow attorneys and peers.

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Educational and Professional Background

Mr. Abelson earned his B.A. from Pennsylvania State University in University Park, Pa. He earned his J.D. from the New England Law School in Boston, where he graduated cum laude. Attorney Michael Abelson is admitted to practice in a number of jurisdictions:

Massachusetts Bar: 1974

Pennsylvania Bar and admitted to practice before the U.S. District of Massachusetts: 1975

District of Columbia Bar and the Maryland Bar: 1977

U.S. Court for the District of Columbia: 1977

U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland: 1977

Admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court: 2002

Attorney Abelson is also a sustaining member of the D.C. Trial Lawyers Association, the Maryland Trial Lawyers Association, the American Association for Justice and the American Board of Trial Advocates.

To schedule a free consultation about your case you can contact Mr. Abelson online via our contact form or call the firm directly.

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EDUCATION:

JD - Juris Doctor - New England Law School, Boston, Massachusetts - 1974

BA - Bachelor of Arts - Pennsylvania State University, University Park (main campus) - 1971

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BAR ADMISSIONS:

Maryland Bar, 1977

District of Columbia Bar, 977

PENNSYLVANIA Bar, 1975

MASSACHUSETTS Bar, 1974

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WORK EXPERIENCE:

The Abelson Law Firm (Senor Partner) 1982 - Present

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ASSOCIATIONS:

American Board of Trial Advocates(Associate Member) 2006 - Present

United States Supreme Court Bar(Member) 2002 - Present

American Association for Justice(Sustaining Member) 1978 - Present

Washington DC Trial Lawyers (Association Member) 1977 - Present

Maryland Association for Justice(Member) 1977 - Present

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AWARDS:

Super Lawyer(Super Lawyers) 2018

Super Lawyer (Super Lawyers) 2016

Super Lawyer (Super Lawyers) 2015

Super Lawyer (Super Lawyers) 2014

Washington DC Lawyer of the Year (Washington DC Trial Lawyers Association) 2008

The Cream of the Legal Establishment (Washingtonian Magazine) 1989

AV Rating(Martindale-Hubbell) 1982

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CONTACT:

The Abelson Law Firm

1717 K Street NW, Suite 900

Washington DC 20006

Phone: 202-331- 0600

Business Email: michael@seekingjustice.com