About Sheri R. Abrams |
ABOUT SHERI R. ABRAMS, ATTORNEY AT LAW
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Sheri R. Abrams, Attorney at Law, founded her own law firm in 1995. Since that time she has concentrated her law practice to the areas of Social Security Disability Law, Wills, Living Wills, Powers of Attorney and Special Needs Trusts. Ms. Abrams regularly handles cases in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia.
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SPEECHES & PRESENTATIONS:
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- The Virginia Trial Lawyers Association;
- The National Organization of Social Security Claimant's Representatives (NOSSCR);
- The Alexandria Bar Association;
- The Women's Center in Vienna Virginia;
- The Lupus Foundation;
- The Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society;
- The Brain Injury Association;
- The Disability Rights Center;
- The ADAPT Program;
- Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services;
- The Virginia Department of Rehabilitation Services;
- Brain Injury Services; and
- The Disability Expo.
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Ms. Abrams has also appeared twice on the television program "Taking the Dis Out of Disability" and has been interviewed on the radio by stations working with EMMIS Broadcasting Communications.
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PROFESSIONAL HONORS & ACTIVITIES:
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Ms. Abrams is "AV-Rated" by the Martindale-Hubbell
Law Directory. The Martindale-Hubbell AV rating indicates very high to preeminent legal ability and very high ethical standards as established by confidential opinions from members of the Bar and the judiciary.
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The Legal Ability Ratings (C, B, A) take into consideration the standard of ability for the area where the lawyer practices, the attorney's expertise, nature of the practice and qualifications relevant to the profession.
The General-Ethical Standards Rating (V) covers adherence to professional standards of conduct and ethics, reliability, diligence and other criteria relevant to the discharge of professional responsibilities.
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MEMBERSHIPS: |
- American Bar Association;
- Virginia Bar Association;
- DC Bar Association;
- Fairfax Bar Association;
- Academy of Special Needs Planners; and
- National Organization of Social Security Claimant's
Representatives (NOSSCR)
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VOLUNTEER LEGAL ACTIVITIES (PRO BONO WORK):
"Trial Lawyers Care" an organization that provides free legal help to those impacted by the 911 tragedy; and
Virginia Bar Association's Disaster Legal Assistance Program.
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EDUCATION:
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George Washington University School of Law, J.D.
Boston University, School of Management, B.S.B.A., Cum Laude
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COURT ADMISSIONS:
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United States Supreme Court ;
The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals;
United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit;
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia;
Virginia Supreme Court;
District of Columbia Court of Appeals; and
United States District Court for the District of Columbia.
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