July 7th, 2017 – Now hiring: New criminal defense lawyer for Bill Cosby Bobby Allyn, reporter with WHYY– Newsworks , interviews Dennis McAndrews regarding the media in the Cosby Case While the two week trial of Bill Cosby ended in a mistrial, this is just the beginning for those involved in the case. This past…
The trial of comedian and actor Bill Cosby began on Monday, June 5th, 2017 at the Montgomery County courthouse right outside of Philadelphia. Judge Steven O’Neill presided over the Cosby trial that lasted over two weeks, including 52 hours of jury deliberation. Dennis McAndrews, Esq. of McAndrews Law Offices, P.C. attended the trial from the beginning to the end.…
Why Couldn’t the Cosby Jury Reach a Verdict? Legal Experts Assess June 17th, 2017, The New York Times (Sydney Ember, Graham Bowley and Jon Hurdle) The trial of actor and comedian Bill Cosby lasted over two weeks, including 52 hours of deliberation, and ended on the morning of Saturday, June 17th at the Montgomery County Courthouse…
The Ultimate Guide to Probate National Business Institute – Live Seminar Your Comprehensive Probate Guide – with an Eye on the Assets Program Description: Probate practice is becoming an increasingly marketable skill due to the aging population and clients’ reliance on competent attorneys and other professionals who can smoothly guide them through the procedures. In…
WHO: Citizens Who S.E.E. and Jacqueline Lembeck, Esq. of McAndrews Law WHAT: A free, informational night on special education rights WHERE: Brandywine Center – 744 E.Lincoln Hwy, Coatesville, PA WHEN: Thursday, June 8th, 2017 from 6:00pm – 8:30pm Coatesville Citizens Who SEE is a grassroots, community volunteer advocacy group this is designed to provide free…
ABLE Accounts: How They Affect Special Needs Benefits Live Broadcast on May 18, 2017 MyLawCLE has invited Elaine Yandrisevits, JD, LL.M. of McAndrews Law Offices’ Estate Planning Department to be the guest speaker at this live CLE broadcast and provide legal updates on the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act Since being signed into federal…
Lesley Mehalick, JD, LL.M., Supervisor of McAndrews Law Offices’ Estates and Trusts Department, will be presenting on Estate planning for families of persons with disabilities overview of special needs trusts and the ABLE Act at The Arc Alliance on May 16th! Click here to learn more about the presentation, including all of The Arc’s “Chat-N-Chew” events!…
Planning Your Child’s Transition to Adulthood and Employment Presented by Jacqueline Lembeck, Esq. and Elaine Yandrisevits, J.D., LL.M. of McAndrews Law Offices and Beth Ryan of PEP – Programs Employing People WHEN: Tuesday, May 23rd TIME: 5:20PM WHERE: Programs Employing People (PEP), 1200 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146 MORE: Free! Attendees are welcome to bring…
Legal Aspects of ESY: Extended School Year Services Heidi Konkler-Goldsmith, Esq., Supervisor of McAndrews Law Offices’ Special Education Department, will be speaking at The Public Interest Law Center’s presentation on Extended School Year Services. WHEN: Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017 TIME: 9:30am – 11:00am WHERE: United Way Building, 1709 Ben Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia WHO: Hosted by…
3/22/2017 – Individualized Education Plan Must Be Reasonably Calculated to Make Progress Appropriate for Special Needs Child’s Unique Circumstances (U.S.) Endrew F., an autistic child, received Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for several years from the Douglas County (CO) School District. When the District presented an IEP similar to past years, Endrew’s parents, who believed that his…
