Stephen R. Elville, Esq. is the President, CEO, and Managing Principal of Elville and Associates, P.C., a Maryland-based law firm widely recognized for its work in estate planning, elder law, special needs planning, tax planning, and asset protection. With decades of legal experience and a steadfast commitment to education, Steve has built his practice around the philosophy of...

Helping clients achieve clarity, confidence, and control in every stage of life.

Named to the Maryland Super Lawyers list 10 times, Steve is known for his innovative, compassionate, and technically sophisticated approach to law. His work encompasses both proactive planning and crisis response, including complex estate planning, Medicaid and long-term care planning, fiduciary representation, guardianships, and special needs planning. Through his leadership, Elville and Associates has become a trusted partner for thousands upon thousands of individuals, families, and professionals seeking comprehensive, values-based planning solutions.

Steve is a seasoned presenter and educator, having offered hundreds of workshops and webinars in the communities he serves each year.

Steve holds an LL.M. and J.D. from the University of Baltimore School of Law, both cum laude, and a B.A. from the University of Baltimore, summa cum laude. He is admitted to practice before the Maryland Court of Appeals and the United States Tax Court. His professional affiliations include WealthCounsel, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), the Academy of Special Needs Planners, EPIC Peer Group, and the National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys.

Steve has served in numerous leadership capacities, including past Chair of the Elder Law and Disability Rights Section Council of the Maryland State Bar Association, past President of the Coalition of Geriatric Services (COGS), and Chair of the Pro Bono Subcommittee of the MSBA Elder Law Section. He was also the longtime chair for Law Day Maryland.

In addition to his legal career, Steve is a passionate advocate for the arts and community enrichment. In 2014, he founded the Elville Center for the Creative Arts, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation which works to make a musical difference in the lives of children by connecting them to further music education opportunities, musical instruments, equipment, and supplies. He also serves as President of Friends of Baltimore Classical Music, Inc., and owns Elville Studios, LLC.

Through his legal practice, leadership, and philanthropy, Steve continues to inspire others to plan purposefully, live meaningfully, and give back to their communities.