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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.
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.
CanadaEdu-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, 289-288-3167, "We offer a range of services to parents of children who struggle academically. Coming this Fall – our comprehensive, interactive website will provide fast access to the information parents need to accelerate their advocacy efforts. Face to Face consultation services are also available for parents in need of more support."
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
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.Autism and Asperger Info 4 U, 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"
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
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
Advocate--Meagan Nunez, J.D., 6426 Bradford St., San Diego CA 92115, 619-757-3550, meagan.nunez@gmail.com, Assisting parents to advocate for their child's special education needs
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.
California Special Needs Law Group, 1901 Newport Blvd. Suite 350, Costa Mesa CA 92627, 888-900-0744, fax 949-264-1545, legal services focused on protecting the educational rights of students
COMPASS Family Center, 444 Camino del Rio South Suite 106, San Diego CA 92108, 619-446-6936, fax 619-446-6532, "We are a non-profit organization providing special education advocacy on a sliding fee scale by advocates that have been certified by the University of San Diego's Special Education Advocacy Certificate Program. The initial consultation is free. We provide representation, follow-up, support and access to resources."
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
Law Offices of Jeffrey A. Gottlieb, Whittier CA 90601, 562-699-2412, fax 562-490-8593, Jeffrey A. Gottlieb, Esq., jeff@specialeducationattorneyatlaw.com, Satellite offices located in Los Angeles County, Orange County and the Inland Empire, law practice focuses exclusively on behalf of disabled children and their parents, including IEPs, resolution meetings, mediations, due process hearings, compliance complaints, and settlement negotiations
IT Consultants, SOuthern California, 909-841-2600, offers advocacy services
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
Loughrey & Associates - Lawyers
& Advocates for Disability Rights (LADR), 220 Fourth
Street Suite 103,
Oakland CA 94607,
510-891-1254, fax 510-891-1258, admin@spedattorneys.com,
Attorneys are licensed in California, Colorado
and Massachusetts;
we have also been admitted to other states as out of state counsel (pro
hac vice). Advocacy and legal representation to children with
disabilities and their parents from the IEP process to due process
hearings and federal court appeals as needed. We also handle disability
discrimination cases and tort issues arising from inappropriate
behavior management including seclusion and restraints. We have a
significant amount of experience representing children and adults with
Autism Spectrum Disorders. Free consultation.
Claudia Lowe, JD, SENC, 3941 Park Dr, #20-114, El Dorado Hills CA 95762, 916-939-3492, fax 916-939-3905, Claudia Lowe, iep504@yahoo.com, serving families in CA and all other states Teaching parents through a consult model about IEPs and 504 plans and how to secure appropriate supports, services, and specialized instruction; compliance and implementation of IEPs and 504 plans; specialize in issues and concerns related to IEPs and 504 plans.
SUSAN MOROFF, SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVOCATE, kdzadvocate@roadrunner.com, 760-727-2473, 760-597-1742, Riverside, San Diego and San Bernadino counties (CA), "I can help develop an Individualized Educational Plan to obtain social, emotional and educational goals, assessments in areas of suspected disabilities, receive services specifically designed for your child’s special needs and help determine the best placement for your child. "
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
Law Office of Natashe Washington, 725 Washington Street, Ste 300, Oakland CA 94607, 510-285-7384, fax 510-839-9857, Natashe Washington, natashe22@gmail.com, "We provide legal representation at no cost to Parents of children with any type of disability. Our legal services include but are not limited to disciplinary hearings, early resolution sessions, mediations, due process hearings and federal appeals."
Jane Whitney Education Consultant Certificated Advocate, San Diego CA, 760-747-0341, fax 760-888-0448, janewhitney@cox.net, Specialist in least restrictive environment (LRE) and appropriate services for children with autism
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
YourSpecialChild.com, 293 Main Street, Durham CT 06422 , 860-349-1806, fax 860-349-1806 , Julie Swanson, julieswan@comcast.net, offers Special Education Advocacy Services, she specializes in children, teens, and young adults with Autism Spectrum disorders
Global Enrichment Solutions, LLC, 5425 14th Street NW, Washington DC 20011, 202-882-2533, fax 202-882-0533, globalenrichment@aol.com, serving MD VA TX NJ NY PA Advocacy; Evaluations; Therapeutic Treatment, Behavioral Intervention; Behavior Management Plans; Development of Individualized Programs and Plans; Transition throughout the lifespan; 504 plans; Parent Training; Professional Development; Program Assessment: SST support; School Matching, Expert Witness Testimony
Murrell & Associates, 1220 L Street NW, Suite 700, Washington DC, Contact: Michelle L. Barker 202-742-2046, English or Spanish, A1Diamante@aol.com
Advocacy Counts, Inc., 5944 Coral Ridge Dr. #267, Coral Springs FL 33076, 954-531-9050, info@advocacycounts.com, Florida and nationwide, "We are a non profit special eduation advocacy firm specializing in assisting families of children with special needs to gain excess to special ediucation and related services for their kids."
Special Family Services, LLC, Winter
Haven FL, "dedicated
to providing support, advocacy, and information needed by families of
special needs children.... IEP review, meeting support, and mediation,
Parent / family - school liaison services, Consultation services for
assessment analysis, Educational due process support, Expert witness
for proceedings regarding special education services placement,
Database and information regarding [all aspects of special education],
Online family networking", 863-604-0111, fax 863-324-3010
Gia Compton, 2890 A Highway 212
Number 207,
Conyers GA 30094,
770-329-9171, fax 770-602-2660, pipelineproject@bellsouth.net,
IEP review and advocacy;Learning differences and school
discipline,Gifted children and twice exceptional
Educational Leadership Group, LLC, 746 Hall Creek Road, Hiawassee GA 30546, 706-970-9104, fax 706-896-0984, Jesse Hale, Ed.D., ranmarelg@yahoo.com, also serving Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee. "I specialize in assisting parents communicate, understand, and attain the desireable outcomes concerning their child's educational programming and IEP and BIP needs."
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
Kimberly Glassman, Esq., Montgomery Village MD, 301-651-2578, fax 202-747-5826, Kimberly Glassman, info@kglassmanlaw.com, Serving clients in Maryland and the District of Columbia
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), provides 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.
Weinfeld Education Group, LLC, 104 Northwood Aveue, Silver Spring MD 20901, 301-681-6233, fax 301-593-3333, Rich Weinfeld, weinfeld@comcast.net, MD, DC, and VA and other states. Advocacy, Assessment, Consulting, Training, Transition, Organizational Coaching
Above and Beyond Advocacy, PO Box 80603, So. Dartmouth MA 02748, 508-951-2355, FCSN trained and trainer
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
Suzanne M. Benisch, 1 Arrowhead Rd, Duxbury MA 02332, sbenisch1@comcast.net, Educational Advocate
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
Full Spectrum Advocacy, Mashpee MA 02649, 508-292-3134, fax 508-419-1850, Cape Cod & Southeastern MA Special Education Advocacy and Consulting Services... including adult service system and transition from special education into adult service system.
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: 888-767-3449, James A. Lester, jlester@cbpu.com, 28 W. Chicago St. Suite 3J, P.O. Box 11, Coldwater MI 49036-0011, 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 DeSantis Firm, LLC, 36 Farview Terrace, Paramus NJ 07631, 201-984-5022, fax 201-490-1783, James DeSantis, info@desantisfirm.com, New York, District of Columbia "Full service law firm dedicated to providing legal representation to children with special needs and their families in achieving appropriate educational support and programming."
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., 686 Godwin Avenue, Suite LL, Midland Park NJ 07432, 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 Facsimile, 914-232-2242 NY Phone, 914-232-2245 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.
Carmine DePalma, Educational Consultant, PO Box 755, Chappaqua NY 10514, 914-282-7780, Carmine DePalma, Cdepalma@aol.com, also serving CT; Special education advocacy
Estrea Janoson EI, CPSE, CSE Advocate and Consultant, PO Box 320, Albertson NY 11507, 516-801-1681, edjanoson@yahoo.com
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
Estrea Dworkin Janoson, Manhasset NY, 516-626-6215, fax 516-723-9331, ejanoson@ymail.com, offers consulting, advocacy and family training services
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 - Special Education Support and Advocacy, Massapequa Ny 11758, 516-232-7015, Amy Galm, syddesi2@aol.com, Iep goals - CSE meetings - advocacy - support
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
Step By Step Academy, 445 E. Dublin Granville Road, Worthington OH 43085, 614-436-7837, fax 614-436-8704, a Center for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders. Parent Advocacy and Funding Specialty Services available free for all of Ohio. Parent and Professional Training.
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."
Frankel & Kershenbaum, LLC, Four Tower Bridge 200 Barr Harbor Drive Suite 400, West Conshohocken PA 19428, 610-260-6054, contact Joshua M. Kershenbaum, Esq., Josh@DaveFrankel.com, Pennsylvania and New Jersey Legal representation for children with special needs and their families; all areas of special education law, from eligibility and IEP development through litigation and appeals; compensatory education; tuition reimbursement; dual-enrollment; school discipline. Trainings for parents and advocates.
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
Lonestarmom.com, Melanie Watson special education advocate, 3444 Purdue Ave, Dallas TX 75225, f) 972-499-2522, c) 817-707-9093
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, 713-964-2672, 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.
San Antonio Educational Assessment & Consultation, San Antonio TX, 210-386-0901, fax 210-493-2114, Specializing in Psychoeducational Evaluations of:cognitive abilities, academic abilities,dyslexia, expressive & receptive language In addition, advocacy for students with special needs including: learning disability, autism,down syndrome,cognitive delays,ADHD, and students needing behavior modification plans.
Law Office of Karen Dalglish Seal, 202 East Park Avenue, San Antonio Texas 78212, 210-226-8101, fax 210-226-8175, kdseal@sbcglobal.net, "I provide legal services to children in public schools with special needs. Included in my services are I.E.P. meetings, due process hearings, T.E.A. complaints, grievances, disciplinary actions and other school related events. At the same time, I file federal education law suits when necessary. I also handle juvenile cases that arise due to special education issues."
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
Burton Law, LLC, 18454 SE 43rd PL, Issaquah WA 98027, 425-502-7284, Paul C. Burton, burtonlawllc@comcast.net, Washington State Special Education Attorney and Counselor at Law
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