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The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates has a page of state (and some Canadian) special education agencies and on-line court decisions

FindLaw lists extensive legal resources organized by state (and US Federal and international), including links to attorneys, laws, and consultants

Debra Leach, Ed.D., BCBA, (561)789-9944, Debra Leach, dleach@fau.edu, Consultation and training for individualized home-based behavioral programs for children with autism and other disabilities. Parent coaching to assist with implementing intervention within everyday routines and activities. Consultation in schools and other community programs. Direct services with children with ASD. Special education advocacy.

Open Directory: Reference: Education: Special Education: Laws lists (mostly USA) attorneys, law firms, and legal resources

Canada

Edu-Advocates, Ottawa ON, (613)769-8960, eduadvocates@rogers.com, services include: File and IEP reviews, parental representation for educational meetings, mediation services, unbiased, individualized professional service by registered teachers and special education specialists

Lindsay Moir, at Comhnadh Consulting, 92 Cumberland Crescent, London ON  N5X 1B6, (519)660-0493, l.moir@sympatico.ca 

Parent Advocates 4 Struggling Students Inc., Burlington ON L7L 2H8, (289)288-3167 and (289)288-3157, info@passforkids.com, "We help parents discover their whole child and why they struggle academically. We consult with parents in preparation for IPRC and IEP meetings for their struggling children, as well as teach parents how to obtain the services and or programs their Struggling, LD, ADD child needs to be a successful learner in the classroom, through a series of advocacy workshops and or 4 step program."

Danielle Renaud, 84-320 Ambleside Dr., London ON N6G 5H8, phone: (519)673-6299. "I consult to families and to schools regarding educational and behavioural problems. I also help parents to understand and to advocate for their children in terms of special education service provision." DRenaud@fanshawec.on.ca

United States

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Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Autism and Asperger Info 4 U, 1(888)273-4114, autism-aspergerinfo4u@comcast.net, provides "evaluation of classroom and therapeutic environments, Long and short range action plans for the development of classroom and therapeutic environments, Overseeing individual behavior program, Development of individual behavior plans, Evaluation of individual education plans"

Directory of Legal and Advocacy Resources from Wrightslaw. A far more extensive list than what's included here. See also their Yellow Pages for Kids with Disabilities.

Educational Law Firms (from Teach-nology)

Federation for Children with Special Needs, Boston MA, a local organization that includes national resources and good information links. Free phone consults, (800)331-0688.

National Association of Child Advocates lists advocates and advocacy organizations, 1522 K Street, NW, Suite 600, Washington D.C. 20005-1202, (202)289-0777, fax (202)289-0776

National Association of Protection and Advocacy Systems

National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities lists state agencies, government officials, advocacy organizations. They will give individual referrals, call (800)695-0285.

Parent Training and Information lists training, advocacy, and support organizations by state

Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights (PACER) has both Minnesota and national information, 4826 Chicago Avenue South, Minneapolis MN 55417-1098, (612)827-2966; (612)827-7770, TDD (800)53-PACER (in MN)

Marla H. Tritsch, MA, Autism Spectrum Specialist, Individual and Family Training, (973)568-3001, Florham Park NJ

United States by state

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ASPECTS - Alabama Special Education Consultation & Advocacy Services, 114 Radisson Lane, Madison AL 35758, (256)797-4442, Claudia V. Rice, cavr@knology.net. "Contact me by phone Monday thru Friday only (excluding holidays) between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.  Leave your name and number; or email any time."

Access Center for Education, Temecula CA, (949)370-1186, sadtoglad@mac.com, serving LA County, Orange County, Riverside, San Bernadino and San Diego; Non-profit providing special education advocacy, from an educational planning perspective

Advocates for Kids, 26891 Recodo Lane, Mission Viejo CA 92691, (949)582-3601, fax (949)716-9498, provides all types of educational advocacy, "Our clients range from pre-school to college students in California and various other states."

Law Offices of Jack H. Anthony, 901 Dover Drive, Suite 205, Newport Beach CA 92660, Phone: (949)642-1432, Fax: (949)642-1446, Jack H. Anthony, Esq., jha@jackhanthony.com

Sarit Ariam, Esq. is the parent of two special needs children, 20301 Ventura Blvd. #126, Woodland Hills CA 91364, Tel: (818)992-5770, Cell: (818)253-5305, sarit@saritlaw.com and Nicole Vodnoy Johna, nicole@saritlaw.com 

A2Z Educational Advocates provides legal representation and advocacy services to parents of students with disabilities, including
IEP representation, Due Process; 16712 Marquez Ave, Pacific Palisades CA 90272, (310)573-1430, contact: Cassie English, info@a2zedad.com

Gwen Campbell & Associates, Advocates and Educational Consultants, 32123 W. Lindero Cyn. Rd. Suite 201, Westlake Village CA 91361, (818)706-8801, fax (818)706-9920, gc8801@sbcglobal.net, "serving Ventura, Los Angeles and surrounding counties. IEPs, 504s, Formal Complaints, Resolution Sessions, SSTs & School Placements. To assist each child in obtaining appropriate services, we work closley with parents and professionals to clearly determine each child's unique range of educational needs."

Education Specialist, 5438 E. Hanbury St., Long Beach CA 90808, (562)221-1298, fax (562)429-2300, contact Amy H. Larsen, alarsen@csulb.edu, Serving Long Beach, LA County, Orange County, surrounding areas, "Guide families in IEP process, IEP compliance issues, & disputes"

EduLegal, Mandy Leigh, Esq., PO BOX 574, SAN FRANCISCO CA 94104, TEL (415)819-3071, FAX (510)530-6344, MLEIGH@EDULEGAL.COM

KAMOROFF & ASSOCIATES, Paul Kamoroff, Esq. 1720 E. Garry Avenue Suite 221, Santa Ana CA 92705, Direct: (949)474-0305, Fax: (949)474-0306, pkamoroff@civlawyers.com

Kletter & Peretz, One Embarcadero Center Suite 1200, San Francisco CA 94111, contact: Emily Berg, eab@kletterperetz.com, phone: (415)732-3777, fax: (415)732-3791

SUSAN MOROFF, SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVOCATE, kdzadvocate@roadrunner.com, (760)727-2473, (760)597-1742, Riverside, San Diego and San Bernadino counties (CA)

Kristina Nicole, B.M., M.A., J.D., Educational Consultant, 760 N. Euclid St., Suite 209, Anaheim CA 92801, Phone: (714)991-9357, Fax: (714)224-1440, kristinanicolejd@sbcglobal.net

The Office of Advocacy for Autistic Children is a CA advocacy service that is willing to provide free telephone consultation. Contact Mike Robinson, (916)863-6037.

Roberts, Adams & Jewell, Contact: Timothy A. Adams, Esq., 18377 Beach Blvd. Suite 322, Huntington Beach CA 92648, Tel. (714)698-0239, Fax (714)698-0243, info@edattorneys.com

Sherman and Ziegler, Washington Mutual Bank Building, 2740 Van Ness Ave, Suite 300, San Francisco CA 94109, (415)924-1300, ASpecialEdLawyer@sbcglobal.net. Specializing in special education law and autism spectrum. See also their Web site Autism – Your Child’s Legal Rights To A Special Education.

Special Aid, P.O. Box 2342 Granite Bay, CA 95746, (916)769-9268, specialaid@surewest.net 

Stockton Advocacy Group, LLC., 27570 Rondell Street, Agoura Hills CA 91301, (818)590-0672, fax (818)735-9720, kurtzie24@hotmail.com, Education Advocacy for families with children with special needs

The Willow Tree Foundation, Inc., info@willowtreefoundation.org, CA, (714)991-9357

Child Advocacy, LLC, 543 Prospect Avenue, Hartford CT 06105, (203)271-3011, fax (860)236-2234, Jeen Melendez, childadvocate@cox.net, National via Teleconferencing Educational advocacy for families of children with special needs.

Education Advocacy, LLC, 543 Prospect Avenue, Hartford CT 06105, (860)256-4186, fax (860)236-2234, Diane Willcutts, Diane@ed-advocacy.com, "Diane attends school meetings, conducts records review, and helps families identify next steps and additional resources."

Law Office of Ann E. Rose, LLC, 6 Nelson Lane, Newtown CT 06470, (203)304-1332, Ann E. Rose, Esq., annroseesq@earthlink.net, "Attorney Rose is a loving Mom of two school-aged children on the autism spectrum. Her practice focuses solely on Special Education Law and Advocacy. She is available for legal consultation, parent education, educational record review, representation at PPTs, mediation and Due Process."

Murrell & Associates, 1220 L Street NW, Suite 700, Washington DC, Contact: Michelle L. Barker (202)742-2046, English or Spanish, A1Diamante@aol.com

Law Offices of Charles P. Fox, 3710 Commerical Ave. Ste. 6 Northbrook IL 60062, (847)205-9897, fax (847)205-9840, Charles P. Fox, cfoxatty@earthlink.net 

The Applied Behavior Center for Autism, 6060 Castleway W. Dr. Suite 135, Indianapolis IN 46250, phone: (317)849-KIDS, fax: (317)842-5911, ABA in home or center based therapy, AVB, Behavior consulting, advocacy, training for schools, teachers, parents and providers

Catherine M. Michael, Attorney at Law, 9650 N. Augusta Dr., Suite 532, Carmel IN 46032, Office: (317)824-9000, Fax: (317)824-0190 (site includes information on insurance coverage)

Dorene Philpot, Attorney at Law, 156 E. Market St., Suite 200, Indianapolis IN 46204, (317)486-4578

Law Office of Matthew B. Bogin, 77 South Washington Street, Rockville MD 20850, (301)251-4410, fax (301)251-5420, Matthew B. Bogin, Esq., mbogin@earthlink.net, Washington DC Metropolitan Area Estate Planning for Families with Special Needs Children; Special Education Advocacy

A.C.E.S Advocacy Consultation Education Services, Medford MA, (617)529-3580, Debbie Moss, Debbiemossteach@aol.com, provides advocacy for parents with special needs children and direct instruction tutoring

Child Advocacy Resources and Education, INC., 50 Elm St., PO BOX 248, Southbridge MA 01550, Dr. Roger Reopel, rreopel@charter.net, phone: (508)765-2662, fax: (508)765-2662, "provides psychological, special education assessments, special education advocacy, tutoring, and Parent programs and training. CARE also provides Professional Development In-services for school administrators and teaching staff."

Claudette-Jean Girard, Esq., P.O. Box 278, Monson MA 01057.  (413)626-3699 (phone), (413)267-5308 (facsimile).  Attorneygirard@verizon.net

Richard Howard, Attorney at Law, 4 South Main Street, Ipswich MA 01938, P. (978)356-5600, F. (978)356-5618, rhoward@rfhlegal.com

Massachusetts Legal Services Programs, 37 Friend St., Lynn MA 01902, (781)599-7730

Law Office of James A. Lester, phone: (517)767-3449, James A. Lester, jlester@cbpu.com, 114 N. Main St., Suite 1, Tekonsha MI 49092-0215, statewide legal advice and representation for families in education law matters, primarily special education and student discipline,  including autism and ABA cases

Kerr Law, Sonja Kerr, 5972 Cahill Avenue South, Suite 110, Inver Grove Heights MN 55076, Relay Service (800)627-3529, Phone (651)552-4900, info@kerrlaw.com 

WISE - Working to Improve Student Education, 4707 Perry Ave North, Crystal MN 55429, Wisesped@hotmail.com, (651)442-7680, also serving Washington DC & MD, provides educational advocacy to families and technical assistance to schools

Aspiring Minds, 538 Florida Grove Road, Perth Amboy NJ 08861, (732)826-8595, fax (732)960-9955, aspiringminds@msn.com, "Educational advocates helping parents secure the right educational programs for their children. In-house staff includes Speech and language therapists, psychologists, Occupational therapists, educational consultants and behavior analysts"

Carole Ann Geronimo, Esq., 10 South Franklin Turnpike, Suite 201, Ramsey NJ 07446, cageronimolaw@yahoo.com, phone: (201)512-4400, fax: (201)512-4403, also serving NY. Representation of the needs of students with learning disabilities and/or emotional problems and troubled teens with School Districts from initial request for evaluation (if applicable), eligibility and/or IEP meetings (or 504 meetings), through due process (if needed). Assist parents in exploring placement options for students.

Law Office of Peter D. Hoffman, P.C., Peter D. Hoffman, Esq., (908)806-2880 NJ Phone, (908)806-2272 NJ Facsimile, (914)232-2242 NY Phone, (914)232-2245 NY Facsimile, pdh2@lawofficeofpdhoffman.com

Lentz & Gengaro, George M. Holland, Esq., gholland@lentzgengaro.com, 443 Northfield Ave., West Orange NJ 07052, Phone: (973)669-8900, Fax: (973)669-8960

Rachelle “Shelly” H. Milstein, Attorney at Law, 45 Nottingham Drive, Watchung NJ 07069, (908)561-1977 phone, (908)561-4678 fax, smilstein@milsteinlaw.com, representing children with special educational needs and their families throughout New Jersey

Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP, 220 Lake Drive East, Suite 200, Cherry Hill NJ 08002, (856)482-5733, Jerry L. Tanenbaum, jtanenbaum@schnader.com, attorney and parent of special needs child representing children with disabilities in PA and NJ

Special Education Alliance, Ellen M. Smolko, Advocate and Founder, 10 Crenshaw Drive, Flanders NJ 07836, Phone: (973)252-4541, Fax: (973)252-4542, Cell: (973)610-4004

Sussan & Greenwald represents families in NJ. Also a good source for special education legal information.

Renay Zamloot, Education Advocate, 23 Wellington Drive, Annandale NJ 08801, (908)730-0080 - Phone, (908)730-0063 - Fax, rzamloot@earthlink.net

Nicholas J. Agro, Esq., 1000 Main Street, Port Jefferson NY 11777,  Phone (631)642-2478, Fax (631)473-7315, nick.agro@nyeducationlaw.com, Student Advocate Attorney practicing in the areas of School Disciplinary Proceedings and Special Education. Serving Nassau and Suffolk Counties.

Berger & Brandow, LLP, 1320 Stony Brook Road, Suite 208, Stony Brook NY 11790, Phone: (631)689-7404, Fax: (631)689-7408, Deborah Berger, Esq., dberger208@optonline.net, Regina Brandow, Esq., rbrandow208@optonline.net. The firm's partners also are available to speak to parent groups and professional groups in the area of special education and education law.

Estrea Janoson EI, CPSE, CSE Advocate and Consultant, PO Box 320, Albertson NY 11507, (516)801-1681, edjanoson@yahoo.com

The Family Resource Network, Oneonta NY

Frishman & Faber, 83 South Bedford Road, Mount Kisco NY 10549, phone (914)241-3680, fax (914)241-2681, Sheryl R. Frishman, Esq., sfrishman@frishmanfaber.com, also serving CT Fairfield County: Special Education Advocacy birth through 21; guardianship; specialized estate planning for families with special needs

Futterman & Lanza, LLP, 222 East Main Street, Suite 212, Smithtown NY 11787, phone: (631)979-4300

Kid Success, Inc., 2950 Hempstead Tpke.,  Levittown NY 11756, All4KidSuccess@aol.com, (516)796-0989, serving Nassau/Suffolk/5 Boroughs; Socialization classes, private SEIT services, private ABA/Verbal Therapy Services, Kindergarten

Legal Services of the Hudson Valley, 123 Grand Street, Newburgh NY 12550, phone: (845)569-9110, fax: (845)569-9120, Mary Jo Whateley, Esq., mwhateley@lshv.org, represents children with developmental disabilities; advises and counsels parents; represents children at team meeetings, CPSE and CSE meetings, and due process hearings, as caseload permits. Counties served: Orange, Sullivan, Dutchess, Putnam, Rockland, Westchester.

LIACSN, Inc. (Long Island Advocates for Children with Special Needs), 1320 Stony Brook Road Suite 207, Stony Brook NY 11790, (631)444 5640, liacsn@gmail.com 

Liston Advocates, 341 Frozen Ridge Road, Newburgh NY 12550, (845)926-7558, fax (845)784-1624, Jodi Liston, Jodi@ListonAdvocates.com, Serving the Hudson Valley, Special Education Advocacy support, coaching and consultation services for families with children having social, emotional, and developmental disabilities and delays

Blair McLaughlin, Law Office of Robert W. Ottinger, 11 John Street, Suite 407, New York NY 10038, phone: (212)608-4848, fax: (212)608-4383

Parent Advocacy Services for Students (PASS), 11 White Spruce Circle, Commack NY 11725, Phone: (631)543-5751, kimnordman@hotmail.com

Power Advocates, Western NY

Special Education Advocate, PO BOX 2120, GREENPORT NY 11944, (631)477-3059, fax (631)614-3650, Wayne Rock, WAYNEROCK8@AOL.COM 

Special Education Advocacy, 58 Willett St. 3A, Albany NY 12210, (518)618-4198, specialedfirm@hotmail.com, "Advocacy and Training for Parents, Children, and Schools...We work with parents and children on a one to one basis, communicate directly with school districts, attend hearings, write IEP's, and develop effective strategies for CSE meetings...design training programs to meet a special need, assist in the development of effective advocacy strategies, work in classrooms to design individualized programs for hard to serve students or help improve communication between school and home."

EVERYCHILD, 2054 Kildaire Road P.M.B. 360, Cary NC 27511, (919)389-1469, fax (919)469-2684, Cynthia Daniels-Hall, danielshallc@aol.com, Special Education Advocacy, Special knowledge Autism Spectrum Disorders; Completed SEAT training (2006) offered by COPAA USC UCEDD

Nessa G. Siegel, Co., L.P.A., 4070 Mayfield Road, Cleveland OH 44121, (216)291-1300, Fax (216)291-9622

Lynne Z. Petkovic, M.Ed., Education Advocate and Consultant, 175 Hickory Lane, Moreland Hills OH 44022, (440)247-3426, jpetkovic@aol.com

Oklahoma Disability Law Center, Inc. Oklahoma City Office, (405)525-7755 (V/TDD), (800)880-7755 (V/TDD), Tulsa Office (918)743-6220 (V/TDD), (800)226-5883 (V/TDD)

Jonathan S. Corchnoy, Esquire, 1515 Market Street, Suite 2005, Philadelphia PA 19102. PA: (215)266-7872, NJ: (856)308-3330. Fax: (856)783-3330, gpvanguard@hotmail.com. "I am the father of an 8 year old child diagnosed with PDD/NOS and ADHD, which keeps me particularly in tune with educational developments in the field. I have successfully represented parents within the Philadelphia School District; Camden County, NJ; and Charter Schools within Philadelphia County."

Carol Corso, MA, Educational Consultant, Special Ed. Advocate, 2325 Judy Lane, Coopersburg PA, (610)966-2258 or (610)965-8984,  cacedumom1@aol.com, "25 years experience teaching and counseling children with learning disabilites autism and emotional difficulties. Services include IEP GIEP consultation and development,consultation with schools facillitating IEP meetings testifying at due process hearings. Counseling testing and tutoring also available."

Rita M Denis, Special Education Advocate, 1735 Highview Lane, Upper Black Eddy PA 18972, (610)428-2119, dreams4mychild@yahoo.com, Serving Bucks, Montgomery, Lehigh, Berks and Philadelphia Counties. "As a parent of a special needs child I understand...I provide special education advocacy for parents of special needs children. Assist parents in obtaining services and supports for their child. Experience with: organization of school records, IEP development, progress, due process and compensatory education."

Parents Exchange provides help to families in PA, 102 East Mermaid Lane, Philadelphia PA 19118, (215)242-9501, (215)247-4229 (fax)

Bonnie Renard, Child Educational Advocate, 74 Monarch Dr, Carlisle PA 17015, phone (717)943-2826, fax (717)506-0496,  bonnieadvocate@yahoo.com 

Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP, 220 Lake Drive East, Suite 200, Cherry Hill NJ 08002, (856)482-5733, Jerry L. Tanenbaum, jtanenbaum@schnader.com, attorney and parent of special needs child representing children with disabilities in PA and NJ 

Ilene Young, Esquire, representing parents and families with special needs and offering free initial consultation, 50 East Court Street, Doylestown PA 18901, (215) 348-5448, Fax (215)689-4868

Demal I. Mattson, Jr., Attorney at Law, 990 Lake Hunter Circle, Suite 201, Mt. Pleasant SC 29464

Advocacy, contact Melanie Watson, lonestarmom@mac.com, provides special education advocacy in TX

FOCUS Initiative, 322 Brooks St., Sugar Land TX 77478, phone: (281)240-0663, fax: (281)240-9133, Allison Woods, awoods@asdfocus.com, offers consulting and advocacy services

LDadvocates.com provides advocacy, research, and organizational support; 1723 Westheimer Road, Houston TX 77098-1611, Jimmy Kilpatrick cell (832)814-7463, JimmyKilpatrick@LDadvocates.com

Daniel L. McCall, Attorney at Law, 1539 Mason Rd., Katy TX 77450, (713)589-5807

National ARD/IEP Advocates, P.O. Box 16111, Sugar Land TX 77496-6111, contact: Louis H. Geigerman, louisadvo@mylinuxisp.com, phone: 281-265-1506, fax: 713-559-0301, serving Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, New Mexico. "We assist families by advocating in ARD/IEP meetings. While we advocate for all disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders are our specialty."

ADVOCATING 4 KIDS, Virginia Beach VA 23452, Cheryl A Poe M.A., Urb., Edu., & Counseling, yourbusychild@yahoo.com, phone: (757)306-1942, office Cell (757)286-0549

Jean Veness, Parent Education and Advocacy Center, P.O. Box 61813, Virginia Beach VA 23466, Phone (757)235-2936, fax (757)353-6331

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