Atty. Morris Klein
Attorney, U.S. Federal Trade Commission, 1978-1984; Trial Attorney, Civil Division, U.S.
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About Morris Klein at a glance
Morris Klein is an Attorney based in Bethesda, Maryland, practicing at Morris Klein. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and ssd. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1978), Washington (1983), Maryland (1987), and U.S. Supreme Court (1987). Educated at University of Michigan (B.A. Phi, 1972) and University of Michigan J.D. Phi Beta Kappa University of Michigan J.D. M.P.P. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of 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 , Montgomery County and Maryland State. Serands clients in Bethesda, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- 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's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Morris Klein handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Morris Klein is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Maryland →
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Morris Klein is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Maryland →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Morris Klein is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Maryland →
SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
Morris Klein is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Maryland →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Maryland
Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bethesda are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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