Attorneys

Michelle Chapin

Principal (She/Her)

301-986-0233
mjchapin@lerchearly.com

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It has been a pleasure working with you over the years. 

I will be transitioning to Lerch, Early & Brewer effective May 1, 2023.

For new and existing clients, you can contact me using the updated information above. 

Thanks again and I look forward to continuing our work together. 

Bar Admissions
  • Maryland

  • District of Columbia

  • Virginia

  • United States Supreme Court

Education
  • LL.M. in Taxation, With Distinction, Dean’s List, Georgetown University Law Center, 2011

  • Certificate in Estate Planning, With Distinction, Dean’s List, Georgetown University Law Center, 2011

  • J.D., American University, Washington College of Law, 2005

  • B.A., With Honors, University of Florida, 2002

Accolades & Awards
  • "Top Financial Professional," Bethesda Magazine (2022)

  • Maryland Super Lawyers (2022-2023)

  • Best Lawyers in America - Best Lawyers (2020-2023)
         - Trusts and Estates

  • "Top Financial Advisers - Estate Attorneys," - Washingtonian magazine (2019, 2021, 2022)

  • "Top Attorneys," - Bethesda Magazine ​(2019, 2021)
         - Trusts and Estates

  • "Top Lawyers" - Washingtonian magazine (2018, 2020, 2022)

  • “Top Estate Lawyers (Rising Stars)” - Bethesda Magazine (2018)

  • “Washington’s Best Lawyers,” Trusts and Estates, Washingtonian magazine (2017)

  • Best Law Firms – U.S. News & Best Lawyers 
             - Tier 2 National Ranking for Trusts & Estates
             - Tier 1 Metropolitan (D.C. area) Ranking for Trusts & Estates

  • Maryland Super Lawyers "Rising Stars" (2014-2020)

  • Washington D.C. Super Lawyers "Rising Stars" (2014-2020)

  • Graduate of Class I of the ACTEC Mid-Atlantic Fellows Institute (2019-2020)

  • AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated

In The News
Recent Publications
Civic & Community Involvement
  • Washington D.C. Estate Planning Council
         
    - Director (2022- Present)
         - Professional Development Committee - Co-Chair (2019-present)
         - Program Committee - Co-Chair (2016-2019)
         - Golf Tournament Committee (2014-2016)

  • International Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP-USA)
         - Member

  • Fairfax County Bar Association

  • Montgomery County Bar Association

  • Serves as a mentor for law school students at Georgetown University Law Center and American University Washington College of Law looking to develop an estate planning practice

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