S. Micah Salb

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S. Micah Salb

also known as Micah Salb

4.6
22 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 30 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Bethesda, MD
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Adoption, Employment & Labor ... +12 more

7979 Old Georgetown Road, Suite 1100, Bethesda, MD

Virtual Consultation Available

About S.

Biography

Pi Sigma Alpha. Articles Editor, Bankruptcy Developments Journal. Martin Luther King

Practice Areas

15

Practice Areas

Adoption 7%

Adoption, Surrogacy & Family Building

26 years

7%
Appeals 7%

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Civil Rights 7%

7%
Class Action 7%

7%
Constitutional 7%

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Discrimination 7%

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Education 7%

7%
Elder Law 7%

7%
Employment and Labor 7%

31 years

7%
Estate Planning 7%

26 years

7%
Family 7%

7%
Power of Attorney 7%

7%
Probate 7%

7%
Trusts 7%

7%
Other 2%

2%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Gold Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 29 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1996

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 30 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Lippman, Semsker & Salb, LLC

7979 Old Georgetown Road, Suite 1100, Bethesda, MD, 20814-2537

www.lsslawyers.com

Online Presence

Other places you can find S. online.

S. Micah Salb's Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Case Results

Posted by Cynthia | March 24, 2010 | Contracts & Agreements

Lippman Semsker & Salb helped me get paid for work performed

Micah Salb and Mary Kuntz worked patiently with me to help get money due me for a web development contract. They were persistent and explored different possible strategies, and finally got my former employer to pay some of what was owed to me and sign a promissory note for the rest. My former employ...er is a weasel (I think the legal term is "bad actor"), having repeatedly failed to pay several other employees as well, and coming up with endless excuses. I do not believe I would have seen any payment had I not contracted the services of Lippman Semsker & Salb.

Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2008 | Divorce & Separation

Honesty is essential

Micah provided excellent council during my divorce. He handled all details and negotiated a fair settlement. He was careful to go over each step of the process and outlined all options to ensure my decisions were well informed.

Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2008 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Not JUST Another Lawyer

Shannon Micah Salb is one extraordinary attorney. Shannon was into my case to provide the best representation that he could, AND he did. He is, certainly, a superb writer, a powerful speaker, and a smart negotiator. During the time that Mr. Salb provided me with representation, I trusted his careful ...and cautious instincts. He never took anything for granted. Mr. Salb was not interested in wasting my time and did not waste his precious time. Salb is not a lawyer that runs up the billable hours. He does not do this because he gets results through his talents. Salb was careful to not waste my money and he talked with me about expenses that might be incurred by my case. The opposing counsel was with a large impressive law firm. I sensed that Mr. Salb was neither intimidated nor cowed by that firm's credentials. Shannon seemed to have great confidence in himself and his lawyerly abilities and skills. Through the professional relationship that Salb and I maintained, my view of lawyers changed. Mr. Salb demonstrated that superb lawyers are ethical, honest, caring, and win.

Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2008 | LGBT+ Law

Lamda associate

Shannon represented me before the District Court in the District of Columbia as well as the city goverment to have my birth record correctly amended to reflect a change of gender. I believe him competent to handle all issues involving transgender rights.

Posted by sarah | December 07, 2010 | Adoption

very pleased

we used Micah to readopt our child (adopted abroad) to get his American citizenship. As we are diplomats living overseas this was a complicated process but he knew the ropes and guided us effectively through the process. Despite a few delays not in his control, the adoption went smoothly without a ...hitch. Highly recommend.

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S. Micah Salb's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lily Garcia

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Micah is extremely knowledgeable about employment law and deeply passionate about the representation of his clients. I endorse him without reservation."

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Erica Gloger

Adoption lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Lisa Becker

Family lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Lisa Becker

Family lawyer

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Erica Gloger

Estate planning lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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 Council

Member (elected)

1996 - Present

Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association

Member

1995 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2008 - 2012

DC Bar Labor & Employment Law Section

Co-chair

2006 - 2008

Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association

Treasurer

2005 - 2012

DC Bar Labor & Emp Law Section Steering Committee

Member (elected position)

2000 - 2012

National Employment Lawyers Association

Member

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

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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

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