Michael Abelson

Michael Abelson

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 51 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Washington, DC
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Defective and Dangerous Products, Car Accidents

1717 K Street NW., Suite. 900, Washington, DC

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 48 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1977

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 49 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1977

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 50 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1975

Retired

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 51 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1974

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Abelson Law Firm

1717 K Street NW., Suite. 900, Washington, DC, 20006

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Michael Abelson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

5 star (7)
4 star (0)
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Posted by Jessica | January 8, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Personal Injury

If you find that you are in need of a personal injury lawyer, I HIGHLY recommend Attorney Michael Abelson. I suffered a permanent disabling injury in a car accident. Mr. Abelson worked hard on my case and prepared carefully for trial. He guided me every step along the way. His diligent preparation ...led to a settlement agreement that greatly exceeded my expectation.

Posted by Annie | January 8, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

AUTO ACCIDENT

It was a pleasure to work with attorney Mike Abelson and his firm concerning my auto accident. Mr. Abelson always kept me up to date on changes and the progress of my case. He prepared me well for my deposition. He cared about recovery. I would recommend Mr. Abelson and his law firm in the future ...to anyone I know who may need the services of an honest, hard working professional such as Attorney Michael A Abelson.

Posted by Jonathan | January 8, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Car Accident

I rarely write reviews but in this case I feel compelled to write about my experience with Attorney Michael Abelson of Washington DC. I contacted Mr. Abelson after I was involved in a car accident. I was immediately impressed by Mr. Abelson’s honesty and professionalism. Throughout my case Mr. Abelso...n and his staff kept me up to datye with all developments in the case. Mr. Abelson helped me prepare for my deposition, and I witnessed his skill in deposing the driver of the other car as well as accident reconstruction experts. Mr. Abelson’s experience with the insurance adjuster resulted in a settlement for me for which I am grateful. It is no wonder that Mr. Abelson has been named among the cream of the crop for Washington DC lawyers.

Posted by Daniel | October 4, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Top-Notch Trial Attorney

Mike has built a well-earned reputation for being a creative, strategic trial lawyer who will work tirelessly for his clients to obtain the best possible result in each and every case. More importantly, in addition to being a top-notch trial lawyer, Mike is a true gentleman who is a pleasure to work... with. I am privileged to have worked along side him on a number of cases, and I would highly recommend him to any one looking for an attorney to assist a loved one in a serious injury case.

Posted by Christine | May 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Medical Malpractice

I hired Michael Abelson after going to a chiropractor and he adjusted my neck and dissected my vetebral artery and caused 4 strokes . I was 40 at that time with 3 children. Michael was very caring, professional and precise in dealing with my case. He took on my malpractice case when no one else wou...ld, and his professionalism, medical team, and specialists were very knowledegable. Michael did not charge me anything up front for all of his hard work and efforts it was based on a contingency basis. He had specialists lined up early into the case and was prepared to go to court to defend and support me and his help was indespensible. Thanks to Michael Abelson ( WA DC) and his amazing team and John Feroletto (Buffalo NY) I was able win my case. Although, it didn't take away the cognitive impairments I still live with, it did provide me with financial relief that I was so grateful for and wouldn't have had if it weren't for Michael and his team. He ultimately gave me and my children a second chance at life, so for that I am thankful and blessed to have called him my lawyer and now a friend!

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Michael Abelson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gerard Mitchell

Medical malpractice lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mike Abelson is compassionate, hardworking, and intelligent. We have worked on several matters together, and I'm always glad when we are on the same team. I strongly endorse Mike."

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Patrick Regan

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mike Abelson is an outstanding civil trial lawyer. We have worked together on cases in the past and he has always performed at the highest level. I have known Mike for many years and strongly endorse him."

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Denis Mitchell

Medical malpractice lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer.Michael Abelson is among the best lawyers I know. He excels at helping people through the most difficult of circumstances and enabling them to put their lives back together. I strongly endorse him."

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Elliott Adler

Medical malpractice lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is the complete professional, highly skilled and an effective advocate for his clients."

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Daniel Hannula

Medical malpractice lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Michael on cases involving medical and chiropractic negligence. Michael is extremely intelligent and he is a zealous advocate for his clients. He in my opinion is one of the premier trial attorneys in the country in the area of chiropractic negligence and vertebral artery dissection. I admire his professional trial work greatly."

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Daniel Clements

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is experienced, thorough, tough and successful for his clients."

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David Pordy

Medical malpractice lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is an excellent trial lawyer with years of experience. What sets him apart is his incredible imagination and dedication to his client's cause."

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Kenneth Trombly

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this lawyer's work."

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Laurie Amell

Medical malpractice lawyer

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Denis Mitchell

Medical malpractice lawyer

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Kenneth Trombly

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Washington DC Lawyer of the Year, Washington DC Trial Lawyers Association

1989

The Cream of the Legal Establishment, Washingtonian Magazine

1982

AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1982 - Present

Senor Partner, The Abelson Law Firm

Associations

2006 - Present

American Board of Trial Advocates

Associate Member

2002 - Present

United States Supreme Court Bar

Member

1978 - Present

American Association for Justice

Sustaining Member

1977 - Present

Washington DC Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1977 - Present

Maryland Association for Justice

Member

1975 - 2008

Pennsylvania Association for Justice

Member

1974 - 2008

Massachusetts Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Education

1974

New England Law School, Boston, Massachusetts

JD - Juris Doctor

1971

Pennsylvania State University, University Park (main campus)

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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