About
Abigail Holisher is an Associate at Brown & Peisch PLLC in Washington, DC. She represents clients in matters involving Medicaid, CHIP, and child welfare. Her practice addresses public health care law coverage and services affecting children and families. These areas require attention to the legal rules governing programs, the responsibilities of participating institutions, and the policy questions that arise when those systems operate in practice.
Holisher earned a J.D. from The George Washington University Law School in 2025. She received a B.A. in Government & Politics and Psychology from the University of Maryland, College Park in 2022. During law school, she participated in the International Law Review and served as a student attorney in the Health Equity Policy and Advocacy Clinic, combining legal research with health policy experience.
Holisher’s law school internships included the US Department of Health and Human Services Office of the General Counsel, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Division, and the New York State Attorney General’s Health Care Bureau. These placements exposed her to federal program counsel and state health care oversight. They provide relevant background for examining legal questions involving Medicaid and other public programs in her current practice.
Abigail Holisher brings a background in government, psychology, and health-related legal work to her representation. Her clinic and agency experience connect research with the practical operation of public programs. In Medicaid, CHIP, and child welfare matters, clear analysis helps clients identify the rules and institutional responsibilities that require attention. Her work supports understanding of these interconnected legal and policy issues as clients consider their obligations and options.
Law Office Affiliations
- Attorney, Brown & Peisch, PLLC
- Member, District of Columbia Bar
Licensed State
- District of Columbia
Education
- The George Washington University Law School
Juris Doctor (JD) - University of Maryland
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Awards & Badges
Photos
