FREE Presentation on Special Education and the Law: A Practical Overview for Families Presented by Heidi Konkler-Goldsmith, Esq. with McAndrews Law Offices, in conjunction with HEROS – Helping with Educational Resources Organization & Support. Come & learn about your child’s educational rights in school, including special education services and regulations that insure your child MUST receive free,…
March 16th, 2018 The MLO Minute: Free Special Education Consultations and Contingent Fees Provide Families Access To MLO Services In 1986, Congress passed, and President Reagan signed into law, amendments to the federal special education law (IDEA) which provides that parents who prevail in a special education case are entitled to payment of reasonable counsel fees.…
On Thursday, April 5th at 12:30pm at Buca di Beppo – Reading (2745 Paper Mill Road, Wyomissing, PA 19610), the Special Education Department of McAndrews Law Offices will sponsor a luncheon and seminar program for our valued special education professionals and colleagues. We hope that you can attend! Come discuss special education rights and recent…
Special Education and the Law: A Practical Overview for Families Free and Open to the Public! Presented by Michael Connolly, Esq. of McAndrews Law Offices, in conjunction with Milestone Academy. Come & learn about your child’s educational rights in school, including special education services and regulations that insure your child MUST receive free, appropriate programs…
February 14th, 2018 The MLO Minute: Important Delaware Federal Court Decision Last week, we were gratified to report that McAndrews Law Offices had prevailed in an important federal court matter on behalf of children with disabilities who attended charter schools that go out of business. Just two days after prevailing in that important matter, MLO obtained…
The MLO Minute: McAndrews Law Offices Offers FREE Presentations To YOUR Organization! Over the course of our firm’s history, we have provided hundreds of presentations, seminars, webinars, clinics and other programs to innumerable organizations and groups which address the special education needs of children with disabilities. These programs are provided at no cost to virtually every…
The MLO Minute Market Volatility and Reviewing Your Estate Plan February 12th, 2018: After we complete an estate plan for a client, we remind them that certain important changes in their lives can indicate a critical need to review their wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. These circumstances may include death, disability, marriage, divorce, or changing…
The MLO Minute Delaware’s DHSS Releases Supported Decision Making Form By Caitlin McAndrews, Esq., McAndrews Law Offices, P.C. January 30th, 2018: Persons with disabilities in Delaware desiring to designate an individual who can assist with making important financial, medical, and other decisions can now do so more easily using a DHSS approved form available online. Supported…
Special Needs Trusts – A Guide for Families Presented by Alissa Gorman of McAndrews Law Offices, P.C., in conjunction with Family Behavioral Resources. This presentation will explain how parents and other family members can establish trusts to preserve assets for their loved one with special needs while still accessing vital public benefits. We will discuss…
Mental Illness and ID: What You Need to Know After 18 Join NAMI of Montgomery County and Jennifer Simons, Alissa Gorman and Tanya Alvarado of McAndrews Law Offices, P.C. and learn about the legal topics associated with Mental Illness and Intellectual Disability. WHEN: March 14th, 2018 TIME: 7:00pm – 8:30pm LOCATION: NAMI of PA Montgomery County…