Sholom Koplovitz

Koplovitz was many things during his lifetime: an attorney, a father, a grandfather, a radio talk show host, a judge, an author, a teller of stories, and a great friend.

He is remembered for his intellect, empathy, judgment, and humor, which were informed by his Jewish upbringing, and will be missed.

Koplovitz graduated from Hamilton College in 1960, and Albany Law School in 1963 where he served as Editor of the Albany Law Review from 1962–1963.

He started his legal career in Manhattan at Kurzman Karelsen & Frank, LLP, and then returned to his hometown of Troy, New York where he joined the law firm of Pattison, Sampson, Ginsberg & Griffin, PLLC. Koplovitz left the Pattison firm to found Herzog, Engstrom & Koplovitz in Albany, New York where he earned respect in the areas of corporate law, estate planning, and elder law.

From 1979 to 1982, Koplovitz served as Cohoes City Court Judge.

Koplovitz pursued his love of the written word by authoring two works: The Book on Estate Planning (1995) and The Book on Medicaid Planning (1994).

Outside of his legal career, Koplovitz enjoyed the outdoors, golf, fishing, and downhill skiing.

After his retirement from the practice of law, Koplovitz worked tirelessly to support the construction of safe, affordable housing and stronger communities in West Palm Beach, FL, dedicating his time and energy to building homes with Habitat for Humanity, and earning an award for Construction Volunteer of the Year in 2015.

Koplovitz is survived by his beloved wife, Elaine Solomon, his son David Koplovitz and his wife Carin; daughters Abbey and Deborah Koplovitz, as well as his cherished grandchildren: Hannah Koplovitz-Wilder and her husband Matt Wilder; Amanda Koplovitz and her husband James Walsh; and Koplovitz's youngest grandchildren, Jasmine and Charles Niang.

Donations can be made in Sholom's name to the charity of one's choice.

Memorial service on Friday, November 13, 2026 at noon E.T. In person and via zoom. Link below.

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