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Michael A. Abelson

Senior Attorney

Recognition and Awards

Michael A. Abelson is the recipient of the “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.

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.

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

Michael Cohen, MD

The Abelson Law Firm is privileged to work with a renowned medical consultant, Michael Cohen, MD. Dr. Cohen is a board certified physician. He will evaluate your case, provide his medical expertise, and help to guide you through your medical treatment and rehabilitation.