April 2025: 

The MLO Minute: “Special Education – Our Experience and Results are Unsurpassed” — 

By Dennis McAndrews, Esq., Founder and Managing Partner Emeritus, and Caitlin McAndrews, Esq., Senior Partner Delaware/D.C. Metro — 

When choosing a special education law firm to represent your family, many important factors weigh into that decision. The over 40-year history of our firm establishes that we have long been the most comprehensive and successful special education practice in Pennsylvania and Delaware. We have obtained many millions of dollars of tuition reimbursement, compensatory education, and related services for our clients, and this track record of success speaks for itself.

A key issue a family must always consider is the affordability of legal services. Our initial consultation is free, and the overwhelming majority of our cases are handled without any retainer or hourly fees to the family, as we look to school districts and charter schools for our fees upon prevailing or settling the matter on behalf of the child and family. Most of our cases resolve without a due process hearing or judicial proceeding, but when we must move forward in these adjudicative actions, we are always fully prepared and experienced to do so. We provide children and their families the keys to open the doors to achieve educational success and thus move the child toward independence and self-sufficiency.

Compassion, decency, and civility are key parts of our success. We recognize the many challenges the families face, and because of our reputation for excellent results, school districts look to work with us collaboratively to find solutions in most cases.  Our reputation and methods of practice allow us to seek a proper resolution for the child and avoid unnecessary additional future conflicts.

If you are concerned that your child is struggling in school, we are here to help. We offer free consultations and record review, and most cases are handled on a contingency basis where families do not pay us a retainer or our hourly fees, which we can recoup upon successful completion of the case from the public school or charter school. If your child is struggling or you believe that appropriate services have not been provided, please reach out to us by CLICKING HERE or by calling 610-648-9300.