Attorney Carol Cioe Klyman, of counsel to Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., has been named to the 2026 Massachusetts Super Lawyers® list in the field of Elder Law, marking her 20th career selection to the list.
Throughout her career, Attorney Klyman has consistently stood out among attorneys in her practice area, with Super Lawyers recognizing her excellence in practice and longstanding leadership in elder law, estate planning and special needs planning.
For 30 years, Attorney Klyman has focused her practice in those fields, as well as estate administration, representation of fiduciaries, trust and estate litigation and MassHealth appeals and litigation. She advises older adults, families, caregivers and business owners navigating complex long-term care, financial and estate planning matters.
Attorney Klyman is also widely recognized for her leadership in advancing the field of elder law. She is an elected fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) and the American Bar Foundation and is a member of the national and Massachusetts chapters of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), where she previously served as editor emerita of the NAELA Journal.
In 2025, Attorney Klyman co-authored the third edition of Massachusetts Elder Law, a leading legal resource published by LexisNexis. She has also authored and contributed to numerous publications focused on long-term care planning, special needs planning, estate administration and MassHealth law.
Attorney Klyman has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2007 and was named Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” in Elder Law and Trusts and Estates for 2021, 2022, 2024 and 2026.
A frequent lecturer and presenter, Attorney Klyman regularly speaks before legal, professional and civic organizations on elder law, estate planning, tax and long-term care issues. She also serves as a mentor and educator for attorneys practicing in the fields of elder law and special needs planning.
Super Lawyers is a peer-reviewed rating service recognizing outstanding attorneys across more than 70 practice areas. Its rigorous selection process includes attorney surveys, independent research and peer evaluations. For more information, visit SuperLawyers.com.