About Michelle
Biography
Serving the Maryland and District of Columbia areas, Michelle Profit is an esteemed estate planning attorney with a Harvard Law School background and over 20 years of experience in financial services. Michelle personally manages each client’s case, ensuring their objectives are met through collaboration with their financial advisers. Her expertise ranges from minimizing death taxes to creating comprehensive plans for families with disabled members. She establishes legal strategies like trusts and wills to preserve wealth and maintain eligibility for essential benefits. Michelle is deeply involved in charitable endeavors, volunteering her skills with Wills for Heroes to support first responders. As an active member of several notable legal associations, including the American Bar Association, she stays at the forefront of estate law developments. Michelle invites individuals facing transitions to share their experiences for insights and encourages following her updates on estate planning news via Twitter.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in District of Columbia for 29 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 32 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Location
Profit Law Firm
Fax
2 Wisconsin Circle, Suite 700, Chevy Chase, MD, 20815
profitlawfirm.com/Gallery
Online Presence
Other places you can find Michelle online.
Michelle D Profit's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
5 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by Brian | October 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Owner
Hired Michelle for a complicated Will and Trust agreement for my extensive family with 11 brothers and sisters with very unique needs! She was patient, knowledgable and offered amazing advice to help my father and our family construct a living will and trust that will give our family peace of mind.
Posted by Linda | November 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Intellectual Property
Great Lawyer
I hired Ms. Profit to do copyright and trademark work. We had an issue with our name because it included a common word. Attorney Profit helped us overcome that hurdle fast track the application and and get our mark. She is extremely knowledgeable about the law, fast, and effective. I recommend her hi...
Posted by anonymous | October 10, 2016 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Michelle is very knowledgeable concerning the md law for guardianship.
She was able to provide an alternative solution instead of the hassle of the court system. I have dealt with other lawyers and they didn't provide me with other options.
Michelle D Profit's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Michelle is an excellent lawyer who really cares about her clients and thinks out the box to provide solutions that fit their needs."
"Michelle is a great attorney who go the distance for her clients. She is always professional and willing to take the extra time to ensure her clients receive the best legal services possible. Any client will be well served with Michelle as their counsel."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Michelle She is a personable, professional, and dedicated lawyer, who works diligently for the bar. She is also an accomplished attorney who has published an article on estate planning with the Maryland State Bar Bulletin. I have referred clients to her in the past and look forward to doing so in the future. Lynndolyn Mitchell"
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Experience
Honors
2017
Elected Vice Chair Probate, Real Estate and Probate Law Section, National Bar Association
2017
The National Black Lawyers top 100, The National Black Lawyers
1993
Kennedy School Fellowship, John F. Kennedy School of Government
1993
Sloan Fellowship, Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Partner, Profit Law Firm
2005 - 2015
General Counsel, Investor Resources Group, LLC
1998 - 2005
Assistant General Counsel, CUNA
1993 - 2005
Senior Attorney, Federal Reserve Board of Governors
Associations
2017 - Present
National Bar AssociationVice Chair, Real Estate & Probate LAw Section
2016 - Present
Women's Bar Association of the District of Columbia
2016 - Present
J. Franklyn Bourne Bar AssociationJudicial Nominating Committee
2016 - Present
Prince George's County Chamber of CommerceMember
2013 - Present
American Bar AssociatianReal Property Trust and Estate Law Section
2013 - Present
National Bar AssociationMember
1996 - Present
District of Columbia BarEstates, Trusts and Probate Law Section
1993 - Present
Maryland State Bar Association, Elder Law SectionEstate and Trust Law & Elder Law and Disability Rights Sections
Sample of Legal Cases
Client with lapsed trademark including common name was able to regain mark with requested expedited procedure and use common word with minor limitations.
Client with lapsed trademark including common name was able to regain mark with requested expedited procedure and use common word with minor limitations.
Client whose elderly mom had dementia requested court proceeding to obtain guardianship. Directed client to governmental procedures to access social security benefits, without expensive litigation.
Estate planning for married couple with wills, durable financial power of attorneys, health power of attorneys, living wills and advance medical directives.
Education
2016
Skills Training for Estate Planners
1993
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
Master of Public Policy
1987
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
2017
2017
2017
2016
Publications
2016
1992
Languages
English