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Morris Klein
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Morris Klein

5.0
4 reviews

4520 East-West Highway, Suite 700, Bethesda, MD 20814

Elder Law, Medicaid, Special Needs Trusts and 9 more

About Morris Klein

Attorney, U.S. Federal Trade Commission, 1978-1984; Trial Attorney, Civil Division, U.S. Department of Justice, 1984-1986; Board of Directors, Alzheimer's Association - National Capital Area Chapter, 1995-2002, Public Policy Committee Chair, Alzheimer's Association - Maryland State Chapters, 1996-1999; Named: "Best Lawyer" in Elder Law, Washingtonian Magazine; "Super Lawyer" in Elder Law, Maryland and the District of Columbia. Publications: The New CLASS Act" 6-1 NAELA Journal 35 (Spring 2011); "Medicaid Eligibility After the 2005 Deficit Reduction Act" 41-2 Maryland State Bar Journal 32 (March/April 2008); "Top Ten Elder Law Myths" 38-4 Maryland State Bar Journal 26 (July/August 2005); "By Ethically Advising Your Client Could You Be Committing a Crime?" 31-2 Maryland State Bar Journal 36 (March/April 1998); "The Criminalization of Transfers for Medicaid Eligibility," 2 Journal of Asset Protection 10-19, 52-63 (1997). Faculty, Maryland Institute for Continuing Professional Education of Lawyers, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Symposia and Institutes, and National Aging and Law Conference. Member, DC Coalition for Long Term Care.

 

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Morris Klein got this award in 2021

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Elder Law
Posted by Michael
July 29, 2024
Hired Attorney

Mr. Klein provided an essential overview of pertinent issues in elder law and asset placement planning. He effectively assisted me in developing and workable plan to address my concerns. He patiently answered my questions and requests for clarification.

Elder Law
Posted by Claude
January 28, 2024
Hired Attorney

I first contacted Mr. Klein to get some general information about elder law and a couple of specific questions about my situation. I posted a question on his website and to my amazement, I got a call from him within a few minutes. He gave me some useful information that I followed up on. Not what I waned to hear, but it was what I needed. Since then we've contacted him for additional advice and some specific services. What little contact we've had with him so far has been extremely positive. I'm sure we will be consulting with him again.

 
Elder Law
Posted by Stephanie
January 31, 2023
Hired Attorney

Morris Klein helped me understand the intricacies of elder law as it related to my mother’s assets. He pointed out where my POA could be improved.

Elder Law
Posted by anonymous
June 10, 2025
Hired Attorney

Excellent for long-term care planning and asset protection. Responds very quickly. Expensive. Parking is not validated. Uses appointment time efficiently. Not exactly a warm personality, but he does care about his clients.

Services

Areas of Law

  • Elder Law
  • Health Care 1
    • Long-Term Care
  • Trusts and Estates 1
    • Estate Planning
  • Other 9
    • Medicaid
    • Special Needs Trusts
    • Medicare
    • Nursing Home
    • Guardianship
    • Disability Planning
    • Wills
    • Probate
    • Public Policy

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
    Accepted Credit Cards
    MasterCard
    Visa
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Attorney
    Firm Name
    Morris Klein
  • Additional Links
    http://www.morrisklein.com

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1978, District of Columbia
    1987, Maryland
    1987, U.S. Supreme Court
    1983, Washington
    Memberships
    Montgomery County and Maryland State (Elder Law Section Council, 1997—, Chair 2001-2002 and 2009-2010) Bar Associations
    District of Columbia Bar (Estates, Trusts and Probate Law Section Steering Committee, 2004-2010
    Co-chair, 2007-2009)
    National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (National Board of Directors, 2002-2004
    Founding Member, Maryland/DC Chapter and President, 2004-2009
    Council of Advanced Practitioners, 2005—
    Chair, Benefits and Financing Section, 2008-2011)
    Academy of Special Needs Planners (Charter Member, 2006—).
    Bar Fellowship
    National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Michigan
    J.D.
    Phi Beta Kappa

    University of Michigan
    J.D.
    M.P.P.
    Other Education
    University of Michigan
    Class of 1972
    B.A.
    Phi Beta Kappa

    University of Michigan
    Class of 1972
    B.A.
    M.P.P.

    University of Michigan
    Class of 1976
    Phi Beta Kappa

    University of Michigan
    Class of 1976
    M.P.P.
    Legal Certifications
    Certified as an Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation

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4520 East-West Highway, Suite 700Bethesda, MD 20814U.S.A.

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  • Tuesday 09:00 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Wednesday 09:00 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Thursday 09:00 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Friday 09:00 AM - 05:30 PM

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Morris Klein was admitted in 1978 to the State of District of Columbia.
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    Yes, Morris Klein has a 5.0 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Yes, Morris Klein offers fixed fees for certain legal services.
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    Yes, Morris Klein will accept Visa and MasterCard.
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    Morris Klein attended University of Michigan.

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