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Contact
Email
hsm@margolisbloom.com
Phone
(508) 283-4165
Address
Wellesley, MA, 2481, US
Professional
About
Harry S. Margolis, a seasoned attorney based in Wellesley, MA, has dedicated over 35 years to advocating for seniors, individuals with special needs, and their families through his esteemed practice, Margolis & Bloom. Since founding ElderLawServices in 1987, he has empowered thousands of clients to navigate complex issues related to elder law and estate planning, including long-term care financing and capacity challenges. A recognized leader in his field, Mr. Margolis has served as editor of The ElderLaw Report for three decades and is a proud Fellow of both the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the American College of Trust & Estate Counsel. He has consistently been named a “Super Lawyer” since 2005 and honored as one of New England's top 100 attorneys. In 2015, he received the prestigious title of Best Lawyer in America for Elder Law and Trust and Estates, marking him as the only elder law attorney to achieve such recognition. With a passion for demystifying complex legal concepts, Mr. Margolis actively shares his insights through informative content on his firm’s website and blog, as well as national platforms he founded. Believing that informed clients are key to effective legal solutions, he emphasizes collaboration between attorneys and clients. A graduate of New York University Law School and Swarthmore College, Mr. Margolis has also engaged in public service, including a candidacy for Governor’s Council and participation in local governance in Brookline. Outside of his legal practice, he enjoys biking and traveling the world with his wife and college-age twins.
About Elder Law
Elder law attorneys help seniors and their families with legal matters affecting older adults including estate planning, long-term care, and benefits. Common matters include medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, estate planning.
Credentials
Education
N/A New York University Law School JD N/A Swarthmore College Bachelor's Degree
Languages
English | Greek | Spanish | Italian | French
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2017 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2016 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2015 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2014 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2013 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Publications
2011 Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly The Virtues of Private Reverse Mortgages 2010 Massachusetts Practice Elder Law 2008 Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly The Importance of Family Protection Trusts for Seniors 1992 Essential Documents for Representing the Older Client ElderLaw Forms Manual 1988 The ElderLaw Report Editor
Associations
2006 - Present American College of Estate and Trust Counsel Fellow 2006 - Present Academy of Special Needs Planners Co-founder 1989 - Present National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Member 2009 - 2017 Goddard House Board Member
Speaking
2011 Pooled Disability Trusts Pooled Disability Trusts 2011 Elder Law Institute XVII:Medicaid Strategies for Advanced Long Range and Last Minute Crisis Planning Crisis Planning for Couples 2008 Annual Meeting Asset Protection for Seniors
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Updated: Sep 15, 2026