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Richard F. MacDowell Jr. Esq., JD

Law Firm
Fairfax, VA 22030

MacDowell Law Group, PC in Fairfax

After graduating cum laude with honors from Washington and Lee University, Richard F. MacDowell Jr. worked in the United States Senate in the office of Senator Donald Riegle. His firsthand exposure to the legislative process inspired him to pursue a legal career. He later earned his law degree from American University’s Washington College of Law in Washington, D.C. Mr. MacDowell began his legal career in 1982 as a prosecutor with the Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office. In 1984, he joined Connor & Duff, where he applied his courtroom and litigation skills to civil matters. Throughout his career, Mr. MacDowell has represented clients in a wide range of civil disputes, including personal injury, wrongful death, construction contracts, family law and custody, domestic violence, employment law, and contested wills. In 2006, he secured what was then the largest jury verdict awarded by the Fairfax County Circuit Court to a domestic violence survivor for injuries suffered during a marriage. Mr. MacDowell also successfully handled the appeal in Ross v. Ross (Record No. 0748-17-4) before the Court of Appeals of Virginia. The court overturned a trial court decision that placed a defined-duration limitation on the wife’s spousal support award. For more than four decades, Mr. MacDowell has represented individuals, families, and businesses in litigation-focused matters throughout Northern Virginia. His extensive legal background also allows him to advise clients on elder law, estate planning, business formation and transactions, employment matters, Fair Labor Standards Act claims, and contract disputes. Mr. MacDowell is admitted to practice law in Virginia and Maryland. He is also admitted before the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

The Abelson Law Firm, Lawyers

Law Firm
Washington, DC 20006

Personal Injury Lawyers

Michael Abelson is an attorney who concentrates on helping people who have been seriously injured. Mr. Abelson represents clients in a variety of cases including those arising from commercial truck accidents, motor vehicle collisions, medical negligence, and traumatic brain injuries. For more than 40 years, he has been a member of the state bars of Maryland, the District of Columbia, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts, and he has been representing injured clients in these geographic areas. The Abelson Law Firm is a full-service personal injury law firm with the goal of seeking justice and fair compensation for those who have been seriously hurt by the negligence or wrongful acts of others. Attorney Abelson’s accomplishments are numerous, and he has received many awards and won many notable cases. Recognition and Awards Mike Abelson was recognized by the D.C. Trial Lawyers Association as the “Lawyer of the Year” for Washington DC. Mr. Abelson was also honored by Washingtonian Magazine for being among “The Cream of the Legal Establishment.” This honor was conferred after Mr. Abelson was selected by judges and peers. Attorney Abelson has also been awarded an “AV Rating” by Martindale-Hubbell. This is the highest rating available and is given to legal professionals who have adhered to professional standards of ethics/conduct and who have pre-eminent legal abilities. AV Ratings are also determined by fellow attorneys and peers. Educational and Professional Background Mr. Abelson earned his B.A. from Pennsylvania State University in University Park, Pa. He earned his J.D. from the New England Law School in Boston, where he graduated cum laude. Attorney Michael Abelson is admitted to practice in a number of jurisdictions: Massachusetts Bar: 1974 Pennsylvania Bar and admitted to practice before the U.S. District of Massachusetts: 1975 District of Columbia Bar and the Maryland Bar: 1977 U.S. Court for the District of Columbia: 1977 U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland: 1977 Admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court: 2002 Attorney Abelson is also a sustaining member of the D.C. Trial Lawyers Association, the Maryland Trial Lawyers Association, the American Association for Justice and the American Board of Trial Advocates. To schedule a free consultation about your case you can contact Mr. Abelson online via our contact form or call the firm directly. WORK EXPERIENCE: The Abelson Law Firm (Senor Partner) 1982 - Present AWARDS: Super Lawyer(Super Lawyers) 2018 Super Lawyer (Super Lawyers) 2016 Super Lawyer (Super Lawyers) 2015 Super Lawyer (Super Lawyers) 2014 Washington DC Lawyer of the Year(Washington DC Trial Lawyers Association) 2008 The Cream of the Legal Establishment(Washingtonian Magazine) 1989 AV Rating(Martindale-Hubbell) 1982

The Law Offices Of Dr. Michael M. Wilson M.D., J.D. & Associates

Attorney
Washington, DC 20037

Washington DC Medical Malpractice Lawyer

If you have suffered harm or lost a loved one due to medical negligence, you can count on the Law Offices of Dr. Michael M. Wilson, M.D., J.D. & Associates to provide the highly professional and compassionate legal assistance that you need during difficult times. We are distinctive law firm that focuses solely on helping medical malpractice victims and their families throughout the Washington, D.C., area, including surrounding communities in Maryland and Virginia. Over the years, our firm has handled approximately 2,000 medical malpractice cases and recovered more than $100 million in compensation for our clients. Our founding attorney, Dr. Wilson, holds both legal and medical degrees from Georgetown University. He is a licensed physician and a lawyer with more than 30 years of legal experience. With his combined medical and legal background, he knows how to identify and handle issues that attorneys who lack a technical understanding of medical processes and procedures may miss. He is recognized around the world for his work on highly complex cases. Dr. Wilson knows what patients and their families go through when medical malpractice affects their lives. His genuine compassion shines through in everything our law firm does for our clients. To learn more about how Dr. Wilson and our legal team can help you, contact us today. Dr. Wilson will personally conduct a free review of your case. We will not charge you anything unless we recover compensation for you.
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