Michael Lapidus

Michael Lapidus is an attorney with The Lapidus Law Firm, PLLC who represents clients in personal injury and tax matters in Washington, D.C. and Maryland. His injury practice includes motor vehicle collisions, pedestrian accidents, fall-related injuries, bed bug claims, and other serious injury matters. He also assists individuals, businesses, and organizations with tax disputes, combining litigation experience with practical guidance for clients facing financial or injury-related legal problems.

Michael earned a B.A. in mathematics from Columbia University, received his law degree from the Washington College of Law of American University, and completed an advanced law degree, LL.M., in taxation at Georgetown University Law Center. This combination of legal, quantitative, and tax training supports his ability to analyze damages, financial records, tax liabilities, and procedural issues while explaining complicated legal and financial matters in understandable terms.

Michael represents injured clients in negotiations with insurance companies and in litigation when a negotiated resolution is not available. His tax practice includes IRS disputes, income tax collections, employment tax issues, offers in compromise, and penalty abatement, as well as matters involving state taxing authorities. Across both areas, he works directly with clients to understand the facts, organize supporting information, and pursue practical solutions through negotiation, administrative processes, or litigation.

Michael Lapidus takes a hands-on approach to client service and works closely with clients through the legal process. His dual focus on personal injury and tax law allows him to handle matters that require careful attention to both legal rights and financial consequences. Whether advocating for an injured person or helping a taxpayer address a dispute with a government agency, he emphasizes preparation, clear communication, and practical steps toward resolving the matter.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, The Lapidus Law Firm, PLLC
• Member, District of Columbia Bar

Licensed State

• District of Columbia

Education

• Washington College of Law of American University
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• Georgetown University Law Center
  Master of Laws (LLM) in Taxation
• Columbia University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Mathematics

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