Morris Klein

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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Silver Client Champion
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Biography

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.

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.

(Certified as an Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation)
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Areas of Practice (12)

  • Elder Law
  • Medicaid
  • Special Needs Trusts
  • Medicare
  • Nursing Home
  • Long-Term Care
  • Guardianship
  • Disability Planning
  • Estate Planning
  • Wills
  • Probate
  • Public Policy

Education & Credentials

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 5823, Bethesda, MD 20814
University Attended:
University of Michigan, B.A., Phi Beta Kappa, 1972; University of Michigan, B.A., M.P.P., 1972; University of Michigan, Phi Beta Kappa, 1976; University of Michigan, M.P.P., 1976
Law School Attended:
University of Michigan, J.D., Phi Beta Kappa; University of Michigan, J.D., M.P.P.
Year of First Admission:
1978
Admission:
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—).
Certifications:
Certified as an Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation
ISLN:
905836018

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Silver Client Champion

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...

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