Michael A. Abelson
Senior Attorney

Michael A. Abelson, Senior Lawyer, The Abelson Law Firm. Mike Abelson was born and raised in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the Pennsylvania State University in University Park, Pennsylvania, 1971. Michael graduated Cum Laude from The New England School of Law, Boston, Massachusetts in 1974.

For more than 30 years, Attorney Abelson has maintained his membership in excellent standing with the state bars of Maryland, the District of Columbia, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. Michael has handled various cases in litigation, ranging from complex medical malpractice, motor vehicle collisions, defective and dangerous products, construction site accidents, insurance bad faith, and other personal injury related matters. The mission of The Abelson Law Firm is to seek justice and fair compensation for seriously injured people, and their families.

Practice Areas
Personal Injury, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Products Liability, Construction Injuries, Insurance Bad Faith. Seeking justice and fair compensation for seriously injured people and their families.

Professional Background
1974 - Massachusetts Bar Admission; 1975 - Pennsylvania Bar Admission and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts; 1977 - District of Columbia Bar Admission; 1977 - Maryland Bar Admission; 1977 - U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia; 1984 - U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland; 2002 - Admission to practice before the United States Supreme Court. Sustaining member of the American Association for Justice, DC Trial Lawyers Association, Maryland Trial Lawyers Association, American Board of Trial Advocates.

Educational Background
Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania. (B.A., 1971); New England Law School, Boston, Massachusetts (J.D., Cum Laude, 1974).

Cases Reported
McNeal v. Hi-Lo Powered Scaffolding, 836 F.2d 637, 266 US App. DC 473, 1988; Foshee v. Consolidated Rail Corporation, 849 F.2d 657, 270 US App. DC 326, 1988, Hoehn v. United States of America, 217 F. Supp 2d 39, D.D.C. 2002.

Recognition and Awards
Attorney Michael A. Abelson received the 1992 "Lawyer of the Year" award for Washington DC, as presented by the DC Trial Lawyers Association; Washingtonian Magazine has honored Attorney Michael A. Abelson as among "The Cream of the Legal Establishment," having been selected by his Peers and Judges; Martindale Hubbell has given attorney Abelson its highest "AV" Rating (pre-eminent legal ability and adherence to professional standards of conduct and ethics) as rated by the peers of the legal profession.

To consult with Attorney Mike Abelson, call toll free 1-888-797-4242; in Washington D.C. call 202-331-0600; or email maa@abelsonlaw.com.