Steve's interest in elder law was personal long before it became professional.

As a recent law school graduate, he found himself guiding his own family through the legal complexities of aging after his grandparents began experiencing serious health issues and cognitive decline. Supporting his mother through the challenges of caregiving opened his eyes to the profound legal needs that arise as we age—and the emotional weight these situations carry for families. That experience shaped the foundation of a career spent helping others navigate this life state with understanding, confidence, and compassion.

With more than 30 years of experience, Steven focuses his practice on advising individuals and families how to plan thoughtfully for the future, keeping in mind their unique needs and circumstances. Whether it’s making sure a client has the right documents in place to avoid becoming a burden to their loved ones, or working with “solo agers” who face specific risks as they grow older without the support of immediate family, Steven helps clients plan to “age well”—helping them clarify what that looks like for them.

He is especially gifted at explaining complex elder law and estate planning issues in accessible, practical terms, empowering clients to make informed decisions that reflect their values and goals. Steven’s work spans elder law, estate planning, special needs trust planning, trust and estate administration, and elder-related dispute resolution.

Steven also has a long-standing commitment to education and advocacy in elder law. He served as co-chair of the Boston Bar Association’s Elder and Disability Law Committee for six years and has co-authored the chapter on Nursing Home Medicaid Eligibility in Estate Planning for the Aging and Incapacitated Client in Massachusetts (MCLE).

Steven is committed to ensuring that his clients are properly prepared for the legal realities of aging so they can live with security, dignity, and peace of mind.

SOLUTIONS

Securing Care and Preserving Independence for a Spouse with Alzheimer’s

Represented a woman in her 70s whose husband had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Guided her through the process of obtaining MassHealth assistance to help cover the high cost of his long-term care. At the same time, helped her protect the couple’s assets to ensure she would have the resources she needed for her own future care and financial stability.

Protecting a Vulnerable Adult Child Through Thoughtful Estate Planning

Advised a couple who were concerned that their adult daughter—who struggled with independent living—might be vulnerable to financial exploitation. Designed and implemented a comprehensive estate plan that included a supplemental needs trust, ensuring any inheritance left to her would be managed in a way that provided support while preserving her eligibility for public benefits.

Preventing Elder Financial Abuse Through Strategic Intervention

Worked with adult siblings who were alarmed by signs of potential financial exploitation targeting their elderly father. Assisted the family in implementing protective measures and legal safeguards to secure his assets and prevent further harm, while preserving his autonomy and dignity.

CREDENTIALS

Education

  • JD, cum laude, Boston University School of Law, 1989
  • BA, cum laude, Brandeis University, 1984

Bar Admissions

  • Massachusetts
AWARDS & ACCOLADES

Experience recognized

  • Best Lawyers in America, Elder Law, 2023-2026
  • Best Lawyers in America, Lawyer of the Year – Elder Law, 2025
  • Boston Magazine’s Top Lawyers, Elder Law, 2022-2025
  • Massachusetts Super Lawyers, 2006-2025
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Experience in practice

  • Conversations with Caregivers, Estate Planning: Peace of Mind for You and Your Family, Mass General Hospital (May 2025, Presenter)
  • Elder Decisions Mediation Training, Agreement Resources, LLC (May 2025, Speaker)
  • Elder Law: MCLE BasicsPlus!, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (March 2025, Speaker)
  • Medicaid & Health Planning Update 2022, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (June 2022, Speaker)
  • Nursing Home Medicaid Eligibility, Estate Planning for the Aging or Incapacitated Client in Massachusetts, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (Co-Author)
  • National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Massachusetts Chapter, Former Member Board of Directors
  • Boston Bar Association, Elder and Disability Committee