Marcia W. Margolius

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Marcia W. Margolius

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 42 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Cleveland, OH
Practice Areas: Social Security

55 Public Square, Suite 1770, Cleveland, OH

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About Marcia

Biography

Successfully serving the injured and disabled for 30 years. Experienced, knowledgeable and caring.

Successfully serving the injured and disabled for 30 years. Experienced, knowledgable and caring.

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Social Security & Disability 100%

I represent disabled individuals in the pursuit of disability benefits at all administrative and Federal Court levels.

43 years | 30,000 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

25%-25%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2018 2016
Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2015
Silver Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 42 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1983

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Margolius, Margolius, and Associates

55 Public Square, Suite 1770, Cleveland, OH, 44113

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Margolius, Margolius and Associates

1900 Polaris Parkway, Suite 450, Columbus, OH, 43240

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Marcia W. Margolius's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

33 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Tom | February 07, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Tom Romeo

I was recommended by another Lawyer to call them to get help with my SSDI so far its been great I would recommend them to anyone that needs help Thank You

Posted by Michael | March 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

They fight for your Social Security

They relentlessly fought for my Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits (SSDI). They even sued the Social Security Administration in US District Court at one point and won. After several appeals and years of work they won the SSDI case for me.

Marcia Margolius

Replied last April 20, 2024

Thank you so much. I greatly appreciate your trust and patience.

Posted by Renee DAmico | September 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Outstanding, Experienced Representation

Marcia Margolius Esq. represented me in a disability case that went through several denials. She was very thorough in preparing both me and all of the necessary information for the judge when the case finally came down to a Social Security hearing with an Administrative Law Judge. Her experience he...lped me get a fully favorable opinion from judge so I could be awarded Social Security Disability benefits!

Marcia Margolius

Replied last September 04, 2020

Thank you Renee. I know it was a difficult situation for you, but I greatly appreciate your trust, patience, and confidence.

Posted by Trina | January 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Exceptional!!!

I’ve worked all my life and when I became disabled I was lost. When I first heard about Margolius, Margolius & Associates, I heard only good things about them. Once I began working with them, I became an advocate. Marcia W. Margolius and her team was more than people trying to get disability benefits... for me, they became my family as if fighting for their own loved one who has suffered for too long. Their professional and highly skilled attorneys and staff stood by my side and represented me as if they seen my struggle through my own eyes. They defended me after several case denials with other firms but Margolius, Margolius & Associates never gave up! Their continuous feedback and personal support, throughout my case, gave me the relief of trying to do it on my own and Marcia Margolius got the benefits that I desperately needed. These statements may seem ‘over the top’ but it is completely true. Margolius, Margolius & Associates should be your first line of defense when looking for “The Right” attorney for your Social Security /Disability case. Marcia W. Margolius is highly educated, most influential among her peers, dedicated, committed, hard working and cares for her clients as real people with real life changing concerns. She is a woman of integrity and gets the job done. Hey, she sounds like she could be a great candidate for the first female President! #MarciaWMargoliusForPresident2020; I love the sound of that!

Marcia Margolius

Replied last January 26, 2019

Thank you so much!

Posted by anonymous | February 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

excellence in action

If you are looking for an attorney/law firm with expertise and true dedication to clients, look no further. Let the following letter, which I recently sent to this lawyer, serve as my review: "Dear Marcia Margolius & team,   I was recently informed by Social Security that my claim has been acc...epted.  I cannot thank you enough for your representation.  Thanks to you and your firm, I am now able to receive the payments for which I qualify and which I desperately need.  Once again, I am truly grateful to you and truly appreciate your help in ensuring the survival of disabled individuals such as myself."

Marcia Margolius

Replied last February 23, 2017

So nice of you!

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Marcia W. Margolius's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jacob Kronenberg

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer as a pre-eminent practitioner in this area of practice."

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Bruce Waterhouse

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Friend

"Choosing the best lawyer is no easy task. You must find that lawyer who combines expertise in her particular area of law with the highest personal qualities. Marcia is that person. I know Marcia from 30 years of friendship. She is a loving wife and mother; she is honest and compassionate with friends and strangers alike; she is patient yet assertive when it’s required; and she gives her clients her best. Without question, Marcia would be my first choice if I were looking for a disability attorney."

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Michael Shapiro

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Friend

"I have known Marcia Margolius for nearly 40 years. She is a consummate lawyer. Professional, courteous and caring. A former President of NOSSCR, she is incredibly knowledgeable about her area of practice and an exceptional attorney. Clients, opposing counsel and jurists acknowledge her expertise and professionalism frequently. It is without hesitation that I recommend Marcia Margolius."

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Emily Gilbert

Employee benefits lawyer

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Joseph Weinstein

Business lawyer

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Muhammad Elhamshari

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Heather Banchek

Social Security & Disability lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer - Social Security- Cleveland, Ohio Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer - Social Security, Super Lawyers Magazine - Cleveland

2019

AV Preeminent 5 out of 5 rating; Silver Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Supurb Rating, Avvo

2018

Supurb rating, Avvo

2016

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Superb rating, Avvo

2015

Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

2011

Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Peer Review Rated - Highest rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Peer Review Rated - Highest rating, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1983 - Present

Managing Partner, Margolius, Margolius & Associates

Associations

2010 - 2016

Cleveland Bar Association

1998 - 2019

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives

Council of Past Presidents

1997 - 1998

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives

Past President

1986 - 2010

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives

6th Circuit Representative

Sample of Legal Cases

Smalcer v. Comm'r 1:21-CV-01033

Case remanded for a new hearing.

Mains v. Commissioner of SSA

Case has been remanded for a new hearing.

Osterland v. Commissioner of SSA, Case No. 3:15-CV-00990, United States District Court, N.D. Ohio, Eastern Division.

Remanded for a new hearing

Pater v. Comm'r of SSA, 1:2015cv01295, US Dist Ct. N.Dt. Of Ohio

Remanded for a new hearing.

Neeld v. Comm'r of Social Security, Case # 4:11CV1168

A new hearing has been ordered to address severity of medical condition and treating physician's opinion.

Garcia v. Astrue, Case No. 4:10-cv-56 (N.D.Ohio Mar. 14, 2011); 2011 U.S. Dist

Disability benefits were approved for individual with significant hearing impairment.

Hayes v. Commissioner of SSA, Case No. 1:09-cv-0647 (N.D.Ohio Feb 24,

A new hearing was provided for appropriate evaluation of Fibromyalgia.

Middaugh v. Comm'r SSA, Case # 1:13-cv-01856

Case remanded for new hearing. Judge directed to consider hand limits and treating physician's opinion.

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Education

1983

Case Western Reserve University

law

1980

Emory University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Physician training meeting

Disability and SSI: Navigating the Social Security Maze

2013

School Psychologists and Counselors Meeting

Children and SSI Benefits

2013

Physical Medicine and Rehab Physicians Training Meeting

Disabled Patients and Social Security

2012

Annual Meeting of Arthritis Support Group

Arthritis and Disability

2009

Nattional Organization of Social Security Representatives Biannual Conference

Pre-Hearing Development: Win Early, Win Often

Publications

2016

AVVO Legal Guides Preparing To File For Disability

Languages

English

Activity

Top Contributor

Marcia earned significant contribution points in 2018.

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