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An advocate assists when you work with your school (or other agency) to plan your child's education by writing letters, attending meetings, understanding what services your child may be entitled to under the law, and negotiating with administrators. An experienced advocate may also help you find local professionals to diagnose or treat your child. Advocates typically charge by the hour and fees vary widely. Free advocacy services are available and you should never hesitate to ask for help if you are unable to pay the full fee.

An attorney legally represents your child in special education (IEP) disputes. (In some places, only attorneys may represent your child; parents and advocates may not be allowed to do so.) In practice, almost all the work attorneys do is really advocacy: negotiating with school administrators to reach a settlement without involving a judge. Attorneys also bill hourly and are usually far more expensive than advocates.

International and US

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

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.

 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

• See also the international listings

• Association of Trial Lawyers of America
• 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. (Revenues gathered through this Web site support the Federation.)
• 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)

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"

United States by state

• See also the US listings

Faith G. Thaw, M. Ed., Scottsdale AZ, (480)560-8696, fax (480)629-5963, faithsped@cox.net, also serving NV CA NM CO, "IEP development, review, and accomodations, Design and development of specialized educational programs, Assisting families in understanding the special education process, Review of all applicable special education documentation, Written communication with school district, Observation of students, Attending meetings with administrators, teachers, psychologists, and other medical professionals, Expert forensic witness, Expert knowledge of state and federal statutes and regulations"

Adams & Associates, 20042 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach CA 92648, (714)698-0239, Tim Adams, info@edattorneys.com, "Our areas of legal practice include: Disability and special education law and appellate advocacy."

Advocacy Services in Southern California, Nick Davaei, J.D., ndavaei@aol.com, 2522 Chambers Rd. Suite 100, Tustin CA 92780, (714)417-9955 and (562)756-7775, Fax (714)242-7304, IEP/504/SST/SARB/Expulsion/Due Process & Mediation proceedings

Mara Allard Attorney at Law, 2214 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad CA 92008, (760)402-6028, fax (760)448-9379, mara.allard@att.net 

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

Law Offices of Sarit Ariam, 23275 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills CA 91364, Tel: (818)992-5770, Fax: (818)992-6624, Cell: (818)253-5305; Sarit Ariam is the parent of two special needs children 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 

A4K -- Advocates for Kids, 26891 Recodo Lane, Mission Viejo CA 92691, (949)482-3601, fax (949)716-9498, Tim Runner, timrunner@cox.net, serving all 50 States, represents parents of students with disabilities in IEP's (Individualized Education Plans) meetings, mediations, and Due Process Hearings. Also represent to mental health agencies, state agencies, and insurance commissioners.

Deborah Bloom Educational Consultants, Special Needs Advocacy, 1 Crow Canyon Court Suite 105, San Ramon CA 94583, (925)820-5480, fax (925)820-1570, office@deborahbloom.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 

Angela Gilmartin, Law Offices of Angela L. Gilmartin, 20750 Ventura Boulevard Suite 224, Woodland Hills CA 91364, (818)703-0700, fax (818)703-0600, agilmartin@angelagilmartin.com, California Special Education Advocacy and Litigation; Child and Elder Abuse Litigation; Administrative Appeals; Mental Health Law; Conservatorships, Special Needs Trusts

K12 Advocate Services and Resources, P.O. Box 486, Temecula CA 92593-0486, (951)760-3998, Theresa Sester, k12@verizon.net, serving North San Diego County and Inland Empire (Riverside County), "FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION...My fees are on a sliding scale"

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

LeMay Consulting, 2356 3rd Ave, San Diego Ca 92101, (760)696-7894, fax (760)295-6029, Kristen LeMay, klemay3@gmail.com, Education consulting and advocacy for children with all ranges of disabilities

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

Law Offices of Thomas S. Nelson, 16466 Bernardo Center Drive Suite 106, San Diego CA 92128, (858)945-6621, fax (858)521-0678, Thomas Nelson, edlaw5@yahoo.com, San Diego, Riverside, and San Bernadino Counties; free phone consultation

Lan Q. Nguyen & Associates, 9141 Bolsa Avenue Ste. 303, Westminster CA 92683, (714)891-1901, fax (714)373-0250, vietlaw@vietlaw.com, "We provide legal representation and advocacy for special needs students including negotiating, challenging, and enforcing IEPs, disciplinary actions, due process claims. Please note that due to potential conflict of interest with our firm's owner as board of trustee member for the Garden Grove Unified School District, our firm is unable to represent students within said district."

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.

Sanders Law Group, 3334 E Coast Hwy., Suite 342, Corona Del Mar CA 92625-2328, (310)574-2754,  Inga Sanders, Esq., info@sanderslg.com, "[we represent] parents and children with special needs at IEP and 504 meetings, mediations, disciplinary and due process hearings, and other administrative and legal proceedings, and frequently serve as consultants to local advocates and service providers working to improve the lives and education of children with disabilities."

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.

Connecticut Educational Advisors, LLC, 43 Hammonassett Meadows Road, Madison CT 06443, (203)779-5050, fax (203)779-5050, Kathleen R. Casparino, CEAKRC@comcast.net, Special Education Advocacy Services

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."

Andrew A. Feinstein, Attorney at Law LLC, 86 Denison Avenue, Mystic CT 06355, (860)572-8585, fax (860)572-0592, Andrew Feinstein, feinsteinandrew@sbcglobal.net, also serving NY

Law Offices Of Dana A. Jonson, LLC, 13 Starr Lane, Bethel CT 06801, (203)797-8881, fax (888)636-1361, Dana Jonson, Dana_Jonson@comcast.net, State of Connecticut Special Education Attorney: representing students with disabilities through the special education process in Connecticut.

The Law Offices of Jennifer Laviano, LLC, 76 Route 37, South Sherman CT 06784, (860)350-4757, fax (860)350-8356, Jennifer Laviano, lavlaw3@aol.com, Special Education Law...Representing Parents and Children with Special Education Needs under the IDEA

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."

Law Office of Courtney P. Spencer, LLC, 970 Farmington Avenue Ste 304, West Hartford CT 06107, (860)638-9151, fax (860)342-1060, Courtney Spencer, cspenceresq@yahoo.com, represents families who are having difficulty obtaining an appropriate education for their special needs child, ... facing disciplinary action, those in need of 504 services and families facing residency disputes

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

Advocacy Project, The, HI, (808)532-5437, Advocacy guidance throught United States, Free and low cost consultation and legal representation in the State of Hawaii

Action Addvokids, 612 Bayview Point, Schaumburg IL 60194, (847)882-1225, contact Cindy Asselstine, addvokids@wowway.com, Direct advocacy services to assist in parents throughout the special education process

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

Midcoast Advocacy, 2 Sandy Ridge Road, Brunswick ME 04011, (207)504-7983, non-attorney consultants to parents and families on disability issues involving special education

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

HooverLaw, 600 Jefferson Plaza Suite 308, Rockville MD 20852, (301)424-5777, fax (301)216-9594, Patrick J. Hoover, Esq., phoover@hooverlaw.com, also sering Washington D.C., WV (education advocacy), "CHILD ADVOCACY PRACTICE For over 28 years, HooverLaw has been a supportive advocate for children and adolescents in need. We at HooverLaw offices provide quality legal representation for children with special needs involved in schools, courts and governmental agencies cases."

Cynthia R. Marcum, MS, CCC-SLP, (410)268-0216, Annapolis MD

possAbilities, 4980 Cloister Drive, Rockville MD 20852, (301)530-9400, possAbilities@gmail.com, serving Maryland, DC, Virginia Education advocacy for children with special needs. Support and education of their families. Case management.

Austism Spectrum Advocacy, Hopkinton MA, (508)625-2209, Stephanie LeBlanc, sleblanc92@comcast.net, Metro West FCSN trained and area trainer, SEAT trained advocate. Providing advocacy services for children on the spectrum

Boston Educational Specialists, Medford MA, (617)529-3580, Debbie Moss, Debbiemossteach@aol.com, provides advocacy for parents with special needs children and direct instruction tutoring

Cape Cod Advocate, PO Box 1614, Marstons Mills MA 02648, (508)428-2288, fax (508)613-7627, Christine Riley, christine@capecodadvocate.com, Cape Cod and the Islands FCSN trained and area trainer, SEAT trained advocate, trained mediator

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."

Educational Consultation Services, 785 Williams Street #195, Longmeadow MA 01106, (413)567-9383, fax (413)567-9316, Christine Johnson, parentconsutant@comcast.net, FCSN trained and area trainer, SEAT trained advocate, Member of MASSPAC & COPAA

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

Special Education Consulting & Advocacy, MA, (617)817-4961, Emily Katz Williamson, M. Ed., emilywilliamson@rcn.com, serving all New England; also provides professsional development and consultation to school systems,parent and family training, as well as assistance during mediation, hearings, and legal proceedings

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

CYLKOWSKI LAW OFFICE, P.A., 4660 Slater Road Suite 128, Eagan MN 55122, (651)882-7808, fax (651)286-8009, Laurie A. Cylkowski, email@cylkowskilaw.com, Minnesota Special Education Attorney providing advocacy services and representation on behalf of children with disabilities.

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

special education advocacy and consulting association, 124 Woodlawn Circle, Portsmouth NH 03801, (603)427-0585, fax (603)427-6100, Lisa Sampson, ljsampson@peoplepc.com, also serving Massachusetts, Southern Maine; Special Education advocacy and Consulting

The Arc of Monmouth, 1158 Wayside Road, Tinton Falls NJ 07712, (732)493-1919 , fax (732)493-3460, Sarah Logan, provides individual special education advocacy services as a benefit to its members on a fee for service basis. Services provided include telephone consultation, Individual Education Plan (IEP) review and assistance formulating an advocacy strategy, attendance at IEP and other educational meetings. The service is entirely voluntary and advocacy assistance is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Marie-France Akinrolabu - Aspiring Minds, 538 Florida Grove Road, Perth Amboy NJ 08861, tel. (888)470-1119. Fax (732)960-9955, aspiringminds@msn.com, Educational advocates helping parents secure the right educational programs for their children. Home tutoring and ABA services.

Craig David Becker, Attorney at Law, LLC, Main Office 1288 Route 73 South Suite 301, Mt. Laurel NJ 08054 , (856)273-0200, (215)510-8552, fax (888)851-2394, Craig Becker, cbecker@cbeckerlaw.com, Philadelphia Office: 1818 Market Street Suite 3510, Philadelphia PA 19103; Education Law and Criminal Defense; Mr. Becker also represents students in disciplinary actions.

The Law Offices of G. Emerson Dickman, 25 E. Spring Valley Ave, Maywood NJ 07607, (201)909-0404, fax (201)909-0639, info@dickmanalliance.com, Special education law, special needs trusts, guardianships, estate planning for individuals with disabilities

Educational Resources for Success LLC, 8001 Lincoln Drive Suite H, Marlton NJ 08053, (856)816-6876

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

Special Education Attorney, New Jersey Office: 1288 Route 73 South Suite 301, Mt. Laurel NJ 08054, (856)273-0200, fax (888)851-2394, Craig David Becker, cbecker@cbeckerlaw.com, Pennsylvania Office: 22 West Gay Street Suite 2, West Chester PA 19380, "practices Education Law and Criminal Defense..., representing students and other individuals who have been denied an appropriate and effective education. He also represents students in disciplinary actions. In addition, Mr. Becker represents adults and juveniles in all facets of criminal defense."

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

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

Renay Zamloot, Education Advocate, 23 Wellington Drive, Annandale NJ 08801, (908)730-0080, fax (908)730-0063, rzamloot@embarqmail.com 

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 

Deborah Rebore, Atorney at Law, 500 Bicounty Blvd., Farmingdale NY 11735, (631)587-0938, djrebore@yahoo.com, Legal advice and representation to parents of children (birth -21) with disabilities.

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."

Law Offices of George Zelma and David Berlin, 888 Seventh Avenue, 45th Floor, New York NY 10106, (212)247-4650, (212)769-4422, fax (212)757-2863, George Zelma, zelma@specialedlawfirm.com, "We are a full-service firm to help you navigate the special education process. Advocates will assist and accompany you to Committee on Special Education reviews. Our attorneys will work to find a fair resolution with your school district and, if necessary, to represent you at an Impartial Hearing, SRO Appeal or in State or Federal Court."

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. OK City Office, (405)525-7755 (V/TDD), (800)880-7755 (V/TDD), Tulsa Office (918)743-6220 (V/TDD), (800)226-5883 (V/TDD)

Parenting With Peace of Mind, Portland OR, (503)896-6780, Doris Bowman, doris@parentingwithpeaceofmind.com, Northwest United States Certified Parent Coach & Advocate; also serving Canada

Advovacy & Consulting for Education, 8701 C West Chester Pike, Upper Darby PA, (610)529-9350, Melissa Bilash, Melissa@ACFEINC.com, Federally Trained can practice in any state Federally Trained Special Education Advocate. Focus on Parent training. Services include preparing and training parents in their rights under the IDEA and section 505. In PA can accompany parents to IFSP, IEP, Resolution Session, Mediation, and Interagency Meetings. Additionally help with FBAs developing into BIPs, goal writing, transition services both for Part C to Part B and post secondary transition.

All About Kids Advocacy, Dawn M. Trautwein, director, 46 Byers Road Ottsville PA 18942, (610)213-8772, fax (215)944-1061, Dawn Trautwein, dtrautwein@epix.net, "Special education advocate specializing in IDEA law, ER-RR-IEP process, and working cooperatively with families and school districts to avoid potential legal action. As a special education supervisor, teacher, and parent of a child with special needs, I have the unique experiences to help you get results for your child, without involving attorneys. You decide how much support you need. Free consultations."

Barton Educational Consulting, 1635 Tuckaway Trail, West Chester PA 19380, (610)696-6018, fax (610)918-7245, Kelly J. Barton, M.Ed., bartonedconsulting@gmail.com, Former teacher and high school principal. Serving students and families pre K - college in areas of: special education advocacy, special needs, college admissions, expert witness services, educational programming.

Connolly, Jacobson, DePietro & John, LLP, 188 North Main Street, Doylestown PA 18901, (215)340-7500, info@cjdjlaw.com, a law firm dedicated to serving students with special needs throughout Pennsylvania

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."

Marie Lewis, R.N.,Ph.D., #247 303 W. Lancaster Ave., Wayne PA 19087, (610)613-4931, marieclewis@verizon.com, Special Educational Consutant, Neuro-Developmental Case Manager and Behavioral Specialist. Educational needs identification, IEP development with appropriate supports and services, 504s, Dept. of Ed. complaints, Mediation, Interagency meetings, National private school placement consulting, Transitional planning, College management services, Serving children 0-24 with social, emotional, and developmental disabilities and delays, Presentations nationally to professional, parent or disability support groups, 40 hour - Advocacy certification program available, multi-state experience

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 

TEAMinclusion, 703 Aubrey Ave., Ardmore PA 19003, (610)658-9909, fax (610)658-9910, Becca Devine, teaminclusion@msn.com, serving all states. "I am a federally trained advocate and also a member of many professional educational organizations,such as COPAA. I am a board memeber of the Pennsylvania Education for All Coaliton, Inc. I am prepared to assist with planning for and attending at IEP, IFSP, GIEP meetings, planning and preparing for Medation, Resolution Sessions, and Due Process hearings. I can also assist with ITM, and CCASP meetings for Behavioral Health. I can help in the preparation of academic and behavioral goals, FBA's and PBIP's. I will help in faciliting parent trainings, locating appropriate service providers and academic testing providers." 

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 

Jennifer Fitzhugh Advocacy, 4014 Angel Trumpet, San Antonio TX 78259, (210)497-8685, Jennifer Fitzhugh, jenniferlayne@sbcglobal.net, offers advocacy services

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."

Porter Law Firm, PLLC, 4801 Woodway Suite 300, East Houston TX 77056 , (713)964-2763, fax (866)422-5716, Angela D. Porter, Esq, angela.porter@aporterlaw.com, Providing legal services under IDEA and Section 504, including assistance during the ARD process, due process hearings before special education officers, and state and federal courts litigation.

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

The Learning Resource Center, 909 First Colonial Road, Virginia Beach VA 23454, (757)428-3367, fax (757)429-1630, educateme@earthlink.net, also serving NC - Other states by phone; Advocacy services are offered by phone (paypal), in our offices or at you child's school (school district).

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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