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S. Micah Salb
also known as Micah Salb
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 29 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 30 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
Lippman, Semsker & Salb, LLC
7979 Old Georgetown Road, Suite 1100, Bethesda, MD, 20814-2537
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Posted by Amy | September 04, 2009 | Estate Planning
Excellent family lawyer for estate planning
We have used Micah Salb as a family lawyer for estate planning (wills, guardianship, health directives) and would highly recommend him. Micah was knowledgable and responsive, and provided us with realistic and helpful advice in navigating the issues related this area. We appreciate his wit and dir...
Posted by anonymous | January 06, 2009 | Estate Planning
Knowledgeable and Patient
Micah provided us with excellent advice in developing our wills, trust, and custodial arrangements. Where he really shines is in patiently guiding clients through the tricky issues and sometimes difficult decision-making process involved in estate planning. He was sensitive to a few unique aspects of...
Posted by anonymous | December 04, 2008 | Estate Planning
Knowledgeable, well intentioned, but disorganized
He is knowledgeable and put us at ease during the course of discussing serious matters regarding our will, durable powers of attorney, and trust. However, his attention to details and organization can be lacking as it took us over a year to complete the creation and finalization of our documents. W...
Posted by anonymous | May 19, 2008
Associate Director
Excellent Lawyer. Very knowledgeable of his field. Very easy to work with.
Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2008
Super Experience !
I engage with Micah Salb now for years and we had a couple of difficult cases to manage and I can only say the best about him. Professional and timely execution for a fair price - that's all I am looking for.
S. Micah Salb's Lawyer Endorsements
"Micah is extremely knowledgeable about employment law and deeply passionate about the representation of his clients. I endorse him without reservation."
"Mr. Salb is creative, aggressive and devoted to his clients. I would heartily recommend him if I was conflicted out on estate planning matters or there was an adoption matter that I do not handle."
"I strongly endorse this lawyer's work. I have seen him to be a strong litigator as well as an ethical attorney who truly cares about his clients."
Lisa Becker
Family lawyer
Erica Gloger
Estate planning lawyer
Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
LSP Volunteer Award for Choosing Children, Whitman Walker Clinic
2004
Outstanding Service Award, Gay and Lesbian Lawyers of Washington
N/A
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1995 - Present
Principal, Lippman, Semsker & Salb, LLC
1900 - Present
Principal, Lippman, Semsker & Salb, LLC
1994 - 1995
Confidential Assistant to the Corporate Secretary, Sallie Mae
Associations
2010 - Present
Washington DC Estate Planner's CouncilMember (elected)
1996 - Present
Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
1995 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2008 - 2012
DC Bar Labor & Employment Law SectionCo-chair
2006 - 2008
Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers AssociationTreasurer
2005 - 2012
DC Bar Labor & Emp Law Section Steering CommitteeMember (elected position)
2000 - 2012
National Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Radtke v. Lifecare Management Partners
Affirmed the jury verdict in my clients'favor in a claim brought under the Fair Labor Standards Act..
Steele v. Johanns, 535 F.3d 689 (D.C. Cir. 2008)
Plaintiff/Appellant prevailed on appeal.
Thompson v. DC Lottery Control Board
Successful appeal to the D.C. Circuit
Education
1994
Emory University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
University of Connecticut
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2009
Responsible, Educated and Supportive: A Choice Moms Event
Estate Planning for Single Parents
2009
Responsible, Educated and Supportive: A Choice Moms Event
Adoption for Single Moms
N/A
Maybe Baby
Legal Rights for Same-Sex Parents
Publications
2015
Best Practices for Structuring Trusts and Estates Leading Lawyers on Drafting a Flexible Plan, Protecting the Client’s Assets, and Leveraging Tax Strategies
Recent Developments in Trusts and Estates Law: Increased Uncertainty, Risk, and Worry— and the Power of the Planner to Lessen Those Worries
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I'm 13 turning 14, I want to be adopted into another family. What are my steps?
03 Feb 2011
Q&A
I have an approved home study ICPC with Idaho. Washington state is giving me the runaround for the adoption of my half sister.
30 Oct 2010
Q&A
How do I reverse or undo an adoption?
18 May 2010