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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Online Presence

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Marcia W. Margolius's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

33 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Professionalism matched with empathy

Margolius & Associates have truly been the best experience. From day one, they showed genuine empathy and understanding for my disability and subsequent struggles. At no point did I feel like just a client—they guided me patiently, explained challenges clearly, and accommodated my difficulty understa...nding the process. Every staff member, including my client manager, was compassionate and supportive. Marcia personally called me to discuss where we were and what to anticipate. Our case went all the way to federal court, and we were successful. I am forever grateful! Professional, caring, and dedicated—they are simply outstanding." - B

Marcia Margolius

Replied last October 22, 2025

You are wonderful. Thank you for your trust and kind words. It was my honor to represent you. Marcia

Posted by CHUCK AMATO | January 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

MARGOLIUS LAW FIRM GETS RESULTS AND WE ARE PLEASED

I HIRED MARSHA AFTER WORKING WITH ANOTHER ATTORNEY WHO FAILED TO PREPARE AND SUCESSFULLY ACHIEVE SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS FOR MY DEAR FRIEND. A NAME THAT I KEPT HEARING ABOUT TIME AND TIME AGAIN FROM SEVERAL OTHER PEOPLE I KNOW WHO HAVE SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS WAS MARGOLIUS AND MARGOLIUS. I CALLE...D HER OFFICE AND THE REST IS HISTORY. WE WORKED, THE THREE OF US, WITH MARSHA HERSELF AND SHE COULDNT BE MORE PROFESSIONAL, KNOWLEDGIBLE AND PATIENT WITH US. HER CONFIDENCE AND EXPERIENCE WON MY FRIEND THE ASSISTANCE SHE NEEDED TO LIVE HER LIFE WITH THE BENEFITS SHE RIGHTLY DESERVED DUE TO HER DISABILITY. WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE HELPFULNESS OF HER STAFF AND HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER SERVICES TO ANYONE WE KNOW THAT NEEDS THE BEST SOCIAL SECURITY AND DISABILITY ATTORNEY IN THE CLEVELAND OHIO AREA. THANK YOU MARSHA.

Marcia Margolius

Replied last April 20, 2024

Thank you for your very kind words. I wish you and our mutual friend the very best.

Posted by Terrill | October 05, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

The Law Firm of Marcia Margolius

I was looking for an attorney to take care of my Social Security Disability Case. I was given Marcia's name from a friend who has had dealings with her and her firm. They were very helpful, Marcia answered my emails and phone calls promptly. Any questions I had I received a thorough answer. My son is... currently using this firm for his Disability Case also. I highly recommend Marcia Margolius and her firm. They are an excellent law firm.

Marcia Margolius

Replied last October 05, 2015

Thank you very much. Trusting us with your family is the highest compliment.

Posted by Brynna Fish | October 05, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Marcia Margolius saved me

After using a highly recommend SSDI attorney with dismal results a friend of mine recommended Marcia. Immediately she expressed confidence in my case. She and her staff represented me through 3 appeals on my initial application all the way to the Federal level. Also, we caught a huge mistake that ...the Social Security folks denied one appeal because they claimed we missed a deadline. Really, thought, we made the deadline and the Social Security folks actually whited out a date and typed over a new date. This is exactly why, unfortunately, folks like me need folks like Marcia. Meanwhile, she knew the SSDI system well enough to advise me I was eligible to apply for a second new application while my original ap made its way through the system. It was the second application, that was approved within 4 months that saved me from financial ruin. And eventually, the original ap was referred back to the regional administrative judge and we won that too!! I will be forever grateful to Marcia!

Marcia Margolius

Replied last October 05, 2015

Thank you so much. Your situation is exactly what keeps me doing what I do.

Posted by Steve | March 05, 2013 | Social Security Disability

SS Disability

I needed information on filing SS Disability. I recently lost my job because of health. Marcia and her staff have answered all my questions and have been working very hard to get my SS Disability approved. Highly reccomend!

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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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