Client Testimonials

 

“Our son was a gifted student who always did well in school. However, he began having real difficulty in going to school and was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder and school phobia. None of the IEP’s that the school district put forth came close to meeting our son’s needs. Rather than a helpful attitude, the school district took an adversarial position towards our family. In the absence of any constructive ideas from the school district, and after several months with no effective plan in place, we took it upon ourselves to hire an educational consultant. The consultant recommended therapeutic boarding schools in the West. Following his advice, we sent our son to two schools he recommended and our son received his high school diploma from a school in Montana three years later.

The educational consultant also recommended that we hire an attorney so that we could try to get help from our school district in paying the staggering amount of $ 6,000 per month that the schools in the West cost. That’s when we first met Dennis, and he agreed to take our case.

Through his knowledge, professionalism, and compassion, he gave us what we needed most at that time-hope. Besides his legal expertise, he united our family again and gave us the confidence that things would work out. His instincts for our case proved effective in dealing with a very obstinate school district, and he not only implemented an agreement with our school district that they would pay 100 % of our son’s schooling in the West, but he negotiated a settlement whereby the district also was forced to pay all of our family’s traveling expenses when visiting our son (more than 14 trips in all). Needless to say, we owe Dennis a huge debt of gratitude. We feel that he is in the top of his field in educational law.

A happy footnote to our case: Our son graduated summa cum laude from college and has been accepted for graduate study at the University of Chicago.”

– Mr. and Mrs. B

 

“Dennis was instrumental in helping my daughter during a difficult time in her life and I am grateful to him for that. He had a better understanding of how to deal with a troubled pre-teen than many of the educators and psychologists in my local school district. I have highly recommended him to others looking for an educational attorney.”

-Anonymous

 

“I wish I had the gift of words to adequately describe the attention, time, and care we experienced from Dennis and Jan during our seemingly impossible contest. There was so much dedication to explore and win our case. Winning the case has changed our lives forever.”

-Anonymous

 

“Always wonderful to work with McAndrews Law!”

-A.L.

 

“I did not know how to implement specifics into my Last Will and Testament until Attorney Lesley Mehalick discussed different options with me. With her help, I made my decisions, and she incorporated my wishes into the final document. Having my documents notarized during this pandemic seemed very difficult, but the firm implemented an excellent solution and I was able to have all of the documents notarized. Thank you, McAndrews Law!

-R.J.

 

“Mike Connolly and Elisabeth Bissell: Thank you so much for helping us during such a hard time.  We can’t thank you enough. You helped us save him from a very worrisome place.  We are so thankful.”

-L.M. 

 

“Very prepared (excellent). Worked hard for our son. We are very happy with Heather Hulse and Roseann Paul. Heather works past her hours, always responded anytime.”

-D.M.H.

 

“I, (and previously my wife and I) have been extremely pleased with Kelly Hayes’ work, and her personal touch, as we grappled with decisions about our will and final request. Her service went beyond the basics. She provided insight on how I need to roll over my wife’s IRA, upon her passing. I would not hesitate to recommend McAndrews and Kelly to anyone needing estate planning.”

-D.K.

 

“Michael Connolly, Esq. and Elisabeth Bissell genuinely cared about my son’s welfare and what needs best fit our situation. Michael was our “big brother” who stood up for us!”

-R.H.

 

“I highly recommend Michael Connolly! He is an excellent attorney and a great person who represents clients who often cannot speak for themselves. We would use his services again if ever the need arises.”

–E.Z.

 

“I can not say enough about my experience with Attorney Hulse and her staff. Very professional, knowledgeable and absolutely the BEST attorney I’ve experienced and I was extremely happy with the outcome of our case and the comfort of knowing we had the expertise in our area who takes the best care of their clients. Thank you is not enough but my child will have an opportunity to a better education thanks to Attorney Hulse and her staff. Certainly an asset to your law firm.”

-J.O.

 

“Heather’s advocacy was above and beyond. High conflict was a huge factor in this case, and Heather always made herself available to assure proper handle on resolution that best met the needs of my child. It is my experience that gives me confidence to stand by this firm and believe money is not a motivator, but genuine concern for my child’s educational needs being appropriately met.”

-E.G.

 

“Caitlin McAndrews was very professional and thorough. She was informative and explained the process going over everything. She answered our questions. Caitlin also provided us with addressing the ABLE’s account for our sun with a disability. We were able to research and set this account up for our son. We had never heard of this, so it was extremely valuable. Elizabeth Bleacher was also very professional and prompt with responding. It was a pleasure to work with your firm.”

– C. & D. C.

 

“Dear Jenn Grobe & Elisabeth Bissell: Thank you again for everything that you did for our daughter and our family.  We really appreciate it so much.  We are really excited for her future.  We have all been through so much and we didn’t imagine this amazing ending/beginning!  We know that it will make such a difference for our child and our entire family.  We are excited to see what the future holds for her and the great opportunities that she will receive at her new school.  We know that it is the perfect fit for her. Thanks for all of your hard work and persistence.  We can’t thank you enough. Take Care!”

-J.R.  

 

“Caitlin provided what we asked promptly without trying to push us to do anything we did not need or want to do. Everyone we dealt with was professional and responsive.”

-B.&T. O.

 

“Kelly Hayes was very patient explaining what our options were – She did a nice job listening and going at our pace.”

-M.L.

 

“Nancy has been phenomenal to work with. She gave great advice and was a zealous advocate. Both Nancy and Amy Hagan stayed in close contact with me throughout the year, responding promptly when I had questions and allowing me to vent when needed. For the first time since I can remember, my child has been happy to leave for school in the mornings and says only good things about it. I wish there was more I could do to thank Nancy and Amy for the work they have done for our family. I honestly believe their work will change the course of my child’s life!”

-Anonymous

 

“Nancy Potter and Amy Hagan: Thank you for all you did to help my child. He got the best possible result and I credit your hard work for that outcome. You are really amazing at what you do!”

-Anonymous

 

“I can’t say this enough, but thank you, thank you, thank you. Nancy and Amy helped get me through this process and without all of your support, encouragement, and advice, I would not have been able to do so.”

– K.P.

 

“Jillian was courteous and professional. She made us feel very relaxed.”

-R.M.

 

“Jennifer Simons could not have served me any better than what she did. I found her not only to be high on the scale of expertise, but in compassion. No one could have done a better job than Jen.”

-L.P.

 

“Jessica Wilson as my solicitor showed professionalism, knowledge, and sensitivity in the matter of preparing my will. She was always accessible and advised myself and my next of kin promptly and thoroughly. I never hesitated to ask her for further clarification and found her accessible, clear, and helpful. I have enjoyed working with her and will definitely recommend her!”

-A.E.

 

“Lesley was responsive to my inquiries and clear in her accumulation.”

-A.H.K.

 

“Wow! We are completely blown away by the experience working with Kim Caputo and Amy Hagan. We had a very difficult and unique situation with my son’s placement in school, as his current school was no longer willing to support a virtual learning model for him, despite acknowledging it was not safe for him to be back in school. Amy was excellent in responding to my questions and keeping everything on task and in order. Kim was very skilled at giving me practical advice. Thanks to their excellent guidance, our son was able to finish out his school year as if nothing changed. Next year he will be attending a virtual program with peer interaction at a new school. We could not be more pleased with the outcome. Kim and Amy were not only masterful at achieving this result, but extremely caring during the process as well. We are forever grateful.”

-M.S.

 

“Kelly and Monika’s responsiveness to my calls and requests has already compelled me to recommend your firm to others. Thank you! 😊 ”

– E.G.

 

“Jennifer Simons, Esq. and Debbie Bringhurst were very helpful in working with us on a matter about which we knew little. They walked us through every step in the process. We were educated at each step and there were no unanswered questions or issues for us. We could not be more pleased with your services!

-E.& E. G.

 

“No matter how many questions or concerns I had, Heather Hulse and Roseann Paul were always were patient, kind, and quick to communicate.”

-Anonymous

 

“Dear Kim and Amy: I hope you are both enjoying the holiday season. You were both on my list for people I was grateful for this Thanksgiving. I just wanted to let you know my son got his report card and it was solid. We were told he got all his work in on time, that was as important as the grades. I hope you and your families have a happy holiday.”

-Anonymous

 

“Just wonderful service. Deb Patrick was warm and caring and Jess was delightful.”

– Anonymous

 

“I was kept informed of all changes and litigations planned. My wishes were taken into account.”

-Anonymous

 

“Very clear instructions about info needed for estate planning including a special needs trust. Convenient meeting times.”

– J.F.

 

“Jennifer Simons and Jan Hardy: You folks have always been there for my daughter! Thank you!”

-T.M.

 

“Jessica Wilson and James Graham: Everything about my experience was excellent for Power of Attorney for my two adult children with special needs.”

– K. G.

 

“Heather and Roseann: You both did a wonderful job! Love you both for everything you have done for our family.”

– S.L. 

 

“Heather got the job done!!”

-S.K.

 

“Heather and Roseann took care of everything for me and got help for my son’s education.”

-A.W.

 

“Beyond happy with Heather Hulse and Roseann Paul. Heather listened to all my issues and got the best outcome for my son. Roseann explained everything, every step of the way. She even went out of her way to drive and meet me to get paperwork during the pandemic and in the pouring rain. I felt so confident working with this team. Thank you!!”

-R.L.

 

“This firm was the best. You guys went above and beyond the call to help provide the best legal help that one could ask for. I thank you and my family thanks you for all that was done in the need of my child. I am truly grateful.”

-T.A.

 

“Jennifer and her staff, Debbie, have been wonderful throughout this process. They both were always welcoming and helpful if I had any questions. Despite having to work on these documents during the Covid-19 pandemic, they went above the standard of professional behavior.”

-P.M.

 

“Very responsive and very patient! Couldn’t have asked for anything more.”

-G.C.

 

“We appreciate your staff and Jennifer Simons. Jennifer was very professional, knowledgeable, and helpful to update our son’s special needs trust.”

-D.S. 

 

“I have a better understanding of my child’s IEP. It was very helpful knowing that the IEP would be done/fixed properly and enforced by the School District to help my child have a better experience throughout her schooling/education.”

-Anonymous

 

“Because of you, my daughter gets a head start at a better education and can actually show off what she knows, learn more material, and be treated as an individual. Thank you so much!”

-K.S.

 

“1.) Attorney Mehalick was very accommodating answering my questions (even the smallest of them). She was very un-intimidating for a lawyer. 2.) Things were explained in layman’s terms when it was necessary. 3.) Lucky to have been assigned to a lawyer who is relatively young enough to be open and receptive and yet very knowledgeable and experienced. 4.) The whole process from my first call to the intake by the office staff until the release of final documents – while very involved was actually seamless.”

-Anonymous

 

“Thanks so much! Very helpful!”

-C.&A.L.

 

“Caitlin and Elizabeth were both professional, courteous, and helpful. I was very pleased with their guidance and responsiveness throughout the process. I have already shared your contact information with three others (one business professional and two individuals). Great work, nice people, and a reasonable price.”

-R.B.

 

“The passing of my father was a very difficult time for me. Since I have a brother with special needs, it was very important that he was cared for. Needing to start an estate process so soon was stressful. In addition, I needed to learn about the SNT. Jessica and Deb were amazing. They were both compassionate, responsive, and knowledgeable. Their help was so appreciated at a difficult time. I will always be grateful for both of them.”

-J.W.

 

“I loved Michael Connolly for my last settlement and he oversaw my second case with Jen Grobe and Elisabeth Bissell. Thank you all for your help for my son. With his TBI not sure how his life will turn out but praying with the settlement for him to achieve his life skills and post-secondary goals!”

-M.M.

 

“The best experience about the firm was that they truly had a deep understanding and such compassion for what my son and families go through. I believe that they truly cared about the circumstances my son encountered. When I was upset, they listened. When I cried, they got a tissue. And when I just needed to vent, they would lend an ear. They always were on top of any questions or concerns we may of had. I cannot express how much gratitude and love I have for the whole team. I cannot thank you enough, especially Heather and Roseann! Thank you for your time and dedication!”

-J.H.

 

“Jennifer Simons and Debbie Bringhurst provided great service and advice. Since I reside in Florida, it was still easy to accomplish goals via email and U.S. mail.”

-J.&J. B.

 

“McAndrews Law and Lesley Mehalick and Debbie Bringhurst helped diffuse a stressful situation by making our options clear and the process easy. We are very happy to get this done!”

-Anonymous

 

“Kim Caputo and Amy Hagan: As of last week, J. officially signed with the US Navy!!! His ASVAB score was top tier and he will be in the Nuclear Engineering program!!!! I am so incredibly proud and more importantly so is he. I am so grateful to you for all your help in getting this kid (man!) back on the right path to success!! Take care!”

-M.L.

 

“Jennifer Simons, Debbie Bringhurst and Dennis McAndrews – I especially appreciated your knowledge in the area of special needs trusts. I am also grateful for the collaboration with my financial advisors and the creativity employed in getting my will, powers of attorney, and special needs trust finalized in the midst of COVID-19.”

-J.B.

 

“Michael Connolly, Elisabeth Bissell and the staff were kind, compassionate and understanding. They promptly resolved any issues that I needed resolved along the way.”

-C.M.

 

“We felt very comfortable asking questions, and Caitlin and the other staff were very quick to respond, very knowledgeable and patient. We appreciated the fact that every question was not billed at an hourly rate.”

-L.K.

 

“Dear McAndrews Law Offices: Thank-you for the very important work you do for children with special education needs. Attorney Jacki Lembeck is an incredible, smart, caring, and wise attorney. We found her at a very dark time! Our child was extremely struggling in school. We didn’t know what else to do or where to get advice. Jackie was amazing! She helped us get the help we needed and fought for our child during this difficult time. Jacki is very professional, approachable, and consistently on-point. There are so many good things we can say about her! She is a phenomenal attorney and person. THANK-YOU! Because of her help, we were able to get our son the help he needed and now he is flourishing!”

-S.

 

“Mr. Connolly was extremely knowledgeable, professional, and efficient. We felt completely supported through the entire process and were very satisfied. We would absolutely recommend Mr. Connolly and McAndrews to anyone in need of help with special education services for their child. Thank you. You saved our child’s future.”

 – N.G.

 

“I came to your firm after meeting April Butler – I knew that McAndrews Law would be the place for me – because of her. She was correct. I am very pleased with your service and will return when in need. Your team was very interested in meeting my needs and I appreciate that! Thank you!”

-M.B.

 

“Jennifer Simons, Esq. and Debbie Bringhurst – thank you for all of your help!”

-T.W.

 

“Heather was amazing from the moment we met her! She listened to our every concern and was completely invested in making sure our son received the education he deserves. There was excellent communication throughout the entire IEE process and development of the new IEP – not one question went unanswered! Moving forward, Heather said she would continue to help and guide us in any way which is something we truly appreciate!”

-T.S.B.

 

“I was very pleased with the amount of knowledge Heather Hulse had in regard to Special Education. She knew exactly what to do to get the best outcome for my daughter.”

-E.M.

 

“Roseann Paul was always very patient, friendly and professional. She returned my calls and answered questions in a quick turnaround. It was a great reflection on Attorney Heather Hulse and the entire firm.”

-A.S.

 

“My experience with Heather and Roseann was wonderful! Both were very helpful with all of my concerns and questions. They always took the time to answer questions and to make sure I understood them. Thank you both so much!”

-J.M.

 

“Kim’s  compassion and devotion to our son and family has overwhelmed us. You have our heartfelt thanks! We are so pleased to share with you and everyone at McAndrews Law Offices that he has been accepted to his top college choice, along with several others. We are very lucky to have had you on our side, as are all of the children and families you represent. We thank you for everything you’ve done for us.”

-D.K.

 

“Cassi and our attorney have never left my side during all my problems. Any questions I had were always answered in a timely fashion and with concern. They were professional and compassionate. I would definitely refer McAndrews Law Offices to the whole world!”

-D.B.

 

“I truly enjoyed working with Cassi Greenwood and our attorney as they were professional and they were amazing from the beginning to the end. I would recommend this McAndrews Law Offices and use them again. Thank you for your excellent service!”

–S.C.

 

“Jillian Zacks is terrific! Knowledgeable, professional and accessible!”

-A.&T. S.

 

“Michael Connolly and Elisabeth Bissell were very easy to work with and always prompt in answering any questions.”

-Anonymous

 

“Very professional experience explaining the guardianship process. Thank you Jennifer Simons and Debbie Bringhurst!”

-C.E.

 

“Ms. McAndrews and Ms. Bleacher were both thoroughly knowledgeable and thoroughly professional. Each was a pleasure to work with throughout. They both rate a Grade of A+ ! I experienced nothing that needs improvement. Based on my experience, Ms. McAndrews, Ms. Bleacher and everyone at McAndrews Law Offices will get my highest recommendation. Well done!”

-P.B.

 

“Jennifer Simons and Debbie Bringhurst provided very competent help. Very knowledgeable on the issues of persons with disabilities. They care! I promised my mother before she died to watch for my sister. You allowed me to fulfill that promise. Thank you!!!”

-P.R.

 

“Great services! Jessica Wilson and Deb Patrick kept me informed every step of the way.”

-B.S.

 

“Heather took immediate action and received rapid response from school officials. Thank you!”

-R.C.

 

“Heather was absolutely wonderful! She genuinely cared about my child and getting him the best possible educational opportunities! I could not ask for a better lawyer!”

–J.R.

 

“Excellent service! Michael Connolly, Elisabeth Bissell, and everyone was very friendly and helpful and responded to emails and phone calls quickly! Would definitely use your firm again and recommend to others! Thank you!”

-D.E.

 

“Jennifer Simons and Debbie Bringhurst were very responsive!”

-K.C.

 

“Even through the pandemic, we were able to complete all the planning virtually, which was a big plus! Thank you Jessica Wilson and Debra Patrick!”

-Anonymous

 

“From start to finish, Michael Connolly and Elisabeth Bissell provided excellent service! They explained every aspect of my case and were always happy to explain things further when I needed to know more. They were quick to answer calls and emails and to let me know how the case was progressing. Michael’s expertise in Special Education law has enabled me to provide my child with the education he is entitled to, and I’m so grateful to him for making this possible. My son graduated from high school this year!”

-C.L.

 

“Attorney Lembeck was awesome, caring, compassionate, and professional. Very knowledgeable about special education and the laws.”

-N.C.

 

“Jennifer Simons was thorough and explained all our special needs planning and made sure we understood them and executed all that was needed!”

-R.H.

 

“A special thanks to Lesley Mehalick, Jan Hardy, Deborah Bringhurst and Debra Patrick! All went well with my document revisions!”

-T.M.

 

“I was very satisfied the work of Jillian Zacks and her willingness to accommodate my needs!”

–Anonymous

 

“Heather and Roseann: I appreciate your time, energy, and support!”

-M.K.

 

“Jessica Wilson and her support staff, Debra Patrick, were excellent!”

-Anonymous

 

“I felt that Heather, Roseann and all the team at McAndrews Law Offices was there for my child at a time when she needed you the most. I also feel that you were fighting for her to obtain the most favorable outcome that would benefit her educationally, emotionally, and physically. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! As a parent of a child with a learning and hearing disability, it is a rarity to find a team like yours I am sure!”

–K.S.

 

“This experience has been a rollercoaster ride fighting for the educational needs for my daughter. There is no “I” in team and a mom going against a school district alone wasn’t enough. Adding Heather Hulse and Roseann to our team was the best decision I ever made. Yes, the rollercoaster ride was long and bumpy but very well worth it. Both Heather and Roseann were amazing. They are kind and compassionate and most of all I truly respect their honesty of being upfront and saying how things may or may not go! I will forever be grateful and recommend McAndrews Law!”

–D. B.

 

“I was in a state of panic and had a tight deadline. Jennifer Simons got me all caught up and was in regular contact with me. She is wonderful. My faith is restored.”

-B.A.

 

“Jennifer Simons and Debbie Bringhurst understood our situation and were patient and professional throughout. Look forward to returning to you for future legal needs. Thank you very much.”

-R.P.

 

“When I first contacted your firm, I was nervous and unfamiliar with the process. Attorney Jacki Lembeck was able to walk me through the process and helped ease my mind. She was always available to answer any and all of my questions. Jacki fought the school district and was able to get a very fair settlement. She saved my daughter in ways words cannot describe.”

-L.C.

 

“Jackie Lembeck, Esq. was polite, understanding, and provided quick responses to emails and calls.”

-P.D.

 

“Lesley was wonderful! She met all of our family’s needs. Our experience was great! Debbie was attentive and provided us with any information we needed.”

-J.&L.L.

 

“Heather and Roseann, you’ve helped us achieve a sense of closure that we were otherwise unable to achieve ourselves. Thank you.”

-C.&M.Y.

 

“Thank you Heather and Roseann! I will continue to use your help and I frequently refer other families. I’m very thankful for McAndrews Law!”

-K.R.

 

“Congratulations to Michael Connolly and everyone at McAndrews, Mehalick, Connolly, Hulse, and Ryan P.C.! Expanding the firm name is wonderful news! Your law firm as a whole has been so very helpful to my family and I’ve learned so much from you all. This couldn’t have happened to a better team. It’s like you all have that family bond and really care about your clients! And it shows from the top down! As soon as I started working with you, I knew we were in good hands! Well DESERVED! Congratulations!”

-C.T.

 

“Heather is a wonderful person who answered every question we had. She took care of all of our needs.”

–J.S.

 

“Jennifer Simons and Debbie Bringhurst made the process efficient and were great with following-up!”

-G. & D. W.

 

“I feel my family and I were treated exceptionally! The staff was very understanding to set an achievable goal that helped to benefit my son. Everyone was so kind and empathetic to our situation. We are very happy with this whole experience. They helped make a stressful situation into a manageable one. Thank you Heather and Roseann!!!”

-E.S.

 

“Caitlin McAndrews and Megan Mondschein made the process convenient in Delaware. There was a clear explanation of the process and expectations. They were friendly, good with ongoing communication and helped obtain a positive outcome for the student.”

–P.M.

 

“The best experience with MLO was your experience in Special Needs Trusts! Thank you! This area is lacking in attorneys that specialized in Special Needs Trusts. The content of the material in the documents are great and very professional.”

-R.K.

 

“Attorney Simons was very thorough and answered all of my questions in a timely manner.”

-E.M.

 

“Debbie Bringhurst and Jennifer Simons were extremely responsive and had an immediate understanding of our needs. Jennifer treated our daughter with respect and courtesy when evaluating her for guardianship or power of attorney. The process for obtaining the power of attorney was seamless and less expensive than I initially thought. I would highly recommend Jennifer and the firm.”

-C.K.

 

“The best experience we had with attorney Jacki Lembeck and McAndrews Law was to win our case and have our son attend a private school where he will be able to get the help he needs both academically and socially.”

-E.&W.R.

 

“Our attorney was very reassuring and very knowledgeable in the process of applying for Medicaid Status for my step-father. He was extremely helpful in guiding me with the steps I needed to take so that my step-dad would live an easy transition.”

–N.H.

 

“Mike Connolly and the whole team at McAndrews Law Offices did a wonderful job navigating a tough legal situation. He was outstanding and caring throughout the whole process!”

–S.K.

 

“Thank you to Jessica Wilson for a very thorough Special Needs Trust. She helped me to understand how the trust works as well as the difference between the trust and the PA ABLE Account.”

-N.C.

 

“We really appreciated Attorney Connolly’s time, patience, and support for our son’s educational needs and rights. He was very kind and helped in making this whole process go more smoothly and a bit less stressful — so thank you!! Also, we greatly appreciated Elisabeth Bissell’s support and help throughout. She always got back to us quickly and reached out to check in and to see how everything was going.”

-E.B

 

“Everyone at McAndrews Law Offices was friendly and made us feel at home. Lesley Mehalick answered all of our legal questions and concerns, and the final documents (Wills, Power of Attorneys and Living Wills) were perfect – just the way we wanted them to be. Thank you!”

-C.&M. P.

 

“With our very busy schedule, Lesley Mehalick and Pat Barr were incredibly patient in helping us to meet our needs. Thank you!”

– D.G.

 

“I was very satisfied with McAndrews Law Offices and my experience with Heather Hulse and Roseann Paul. I felt I was listened to, and my son’s needs were considered and put first throughout the entire process. I highly recommend your services and gave others your name and contact information!”

–T.S.

 

“CONGRATULATIONS TO THE BEST LAW FIRM EVER FOR ANOTHER FEDERAL COURT VICTORY IN AN EVALUATION CASE!”

–T.V.

 

“I very much appreciate that Jennifer Simons, Elaine Gilmore and everyone at McAndrews Law Offices treated me with respect and patience. We were able to close my mother’s estate in under two years, and never once did I sense any impatience or aggravation with any of your firm’s attorneys and paralegals and staff!”

–J.B.

 

“Jennifer Grobe was excellent in handling my case. I felt as though she fully understood my priorities and then worked hard to achieve the best possible outcome. Thank you to her and Elisabeth Bissell!”

–C.T.

 

“The best experience that we incurred was the friendliness of the staff. We enjoyed getting our answers so promptly. Cannot beat McAndrews Law firm…. They are the BEST!”

–K.&J.W.

 

“I have already recommended your offices to several co-workers as our clientele are the ones most likely to need attorneys to assist them with their specific issues.”

–A.B.

 

“Jennifer Simons and Debbie Bringhurst were always very clear with our requirements for becoming guardians and preparing for the actual court hearing. Thank you!”

-J.W.

 

“My wife and I needed to acquire legal guardianship for our adult son with special needs in an effort to make it easier for us to spend for him in obtaining his medical needs and dealing with state and local bureaucracies. Jennifer Simons was our attorney and she walked us through the process, constantly keeping us informed and making each step clear and understandable to me and my wife. She kept us confident we would achieve our end goal of guardianship and did it with a special kindness for our son. Thanks for all of your help!”

-Anonymous

 

“Roseann Paul was amazing. She listened to my concerns and problems on my occasions. Heather Hulse was also amazing. She helped fight for our son and made sure he was getting the proper education. If any problems come about in the future, we definitely will be contacting them again!”

-T.M.

 

“The firm was highly recommended by my financial advisors and they certainly sent us to the right place. McAndrews Law has a very welcoming environment and we had such a strong connection with our attorney, Lesley Mehalick. Thank you!”

-Anonymous

 

“I can’t thank Elisabeth Bissell and the team at McAndrews Law Offices enough for the insight and support that they have offered to us. The level of professionalism is unmatched! We will certainly be in touch with McAndrews again and would not hesitate to recommend to others!”

– S. & T. M.

 

“Thank you, Elisabeth Bissell! Thank you for all your help, your knowledge, being professional & patient. You are great at what you do!”

-M.M.

 

“Caitlin McAndrews made the whole process simple and accommodating. Everyone was pleasant to speak with and helpful!”

-J.Q.

 

“The best experience with McAndrews Law was how well every question was handled and answered, and how understanding everyone was – very kind and courteous staff!”

–J.S.

 

“The best experience with McAndrews law was their expertise in handling these kinds of special education cases.”

–D.G.

 

“When our world was upside down, they continued to be kind and understanding at all times! Heather and Roseann are amazing people and we couldn’t have asked for more or any better. Heather is very understanding and sympathetic to the needs of a family having educational issues. She takes the case by the reins and does all of the heavy lifting. She takes a client under her protective wing and does all the hands on work so that she is the one fending off all the slings and arrows while fiercely protecting the clients’ rights and best interests. She made it easy for us and did for us what we couldn’t do for ourselves. She is the best of the best hands down!”

–E.K.

 

“Heather and Roseann were always very easy to talk to. They were able to answer any questions. Very responsive and always very kind and professional.”

–J.C.

 

“I want to send a thank you note regarding both the diligent and persistent services that we had being represented by Mr. Connolly!!! We could not have gotten any better representation in this matter anywhere else. Please publicly acknowledge this. Thank you to Mr. Connolly from our family!”

–M.M.

 

“Jennifer Simons and Debbie Bringhurst were great with following-up and made the whole process easy and efficient!”

-D.W.

 

“Great law office. Very nice people!”

–C.A.

 

“Heather and Roseann were always able to answer my questions and always called me back promptly. Thank you!”

-D.A.

 

“The best part of working with McAndrews Law Offices was that they won the case for my daughter and did everything it took to win the case for her. I couldn’t be happier with you guys! Thank you so so so so much! Heather was a very great lady to work with and I would recommend her to anyone I could find if need be. Thank you so much Heather for everything you did for my daughter!”

-C.E.

 

“Taking legal action was intimidating to me. I was overwhelmed and stressed. Caitlin and her team made this process easy. She explained to me each step. Her quick response always made me feel like my case was at the top of her priority list. Her legal advice always kept me calm. I was confident on her work. My family and I cannot thank her enough for her legal expertise and for protecting my daughter’s best interest. My family and I will be eternally grateful for her assistance.”

-G.S.

 

“Our experience with McAndrews Law Offices was fantastic! I am extremely happy with the customer service and the help Attorney Caitlin McAndrews provided us. She was very professional, replied to all our phone calls and emails. I also had a very good experience with her assistant who demonstrated to be very understanding and always willing to help. Thank you for your hard work! We are extremely happy with our experience with your office!”

–D.B.

 

“Caitlin was very professional in providing information and researching what my son needed or was not receiving academically. She went beyond the call of duty and showed empathy when I explained challenging issues.”

–Anonymous

 

“Our best experience was receiving the best knowledge and guidance to be able to help our family. We understood that laws only take things so far but Caitlin gave us good advice and helped us receive everything we could possibly get.”

–K.L.A.

 

“Thank you Caitlin and staff!”

–Anonymous

 

“Outstanding staff! The support and kindness of Caitlin and all of the staff made me feel like there was a light at the end of the tunnel when fighting for my son’s rights. Thank you so much for being there for us!”

–S.H.

 

“Lesley and all of the staff at McAndrews Law were very caring, patient and willing to answer even the most confusing questions!”

–B.F.

 

“Our attorney had the experience and expertise necessary to handle my case which was a very difficult Medicaid application.”

–B.L.

 

“Jan and everyone at McAndrews Law – thank you so much for your compassionate understanding of our situation. We appreciate your help and attention to all of the details!”

-D. & M. N.

 

“We were very pleased with the excellent help from Jen Simons and everyone at McAndrews Law!”

–J.L.

 

“Jen and her team was always a pleasure to work with. They were friendly, efficient and very knowledgeable individuals. They were always responsive to client needs and we were kept advised throughout the entire process. It was a wonderful experience working with Ms. Simons and we will highly recommend McAndrews Law Offices when opportunities arise.”

–C.B.

 

“Our attorney is an expert in Public Benefits. He has been invaluable in helping us both in obtaining benefits that our clients are eligible for, and as an ongoing resource.”

–R.R.

 

“Jen – Keep up the excellent work!”

–L.L.

 

“Your services for my needs were informative and very helpful! Debbie was very helpful and communicated promptly. It was a joy to work with McAndrews Law Offices!”

–C.J.

 

“Every attorney at McAndrews Law is knowledgeable, experienced and competent.”

–A.F.

 

“I appreciated being kept up to date on all matters and prompt returned phone calls.”

–M.B.

 

“After supplying the initial information, our attorney took over, communicated with our client, requested information when needed, and answered any questions one had. Also, he periodically kept us up to date until the conclusion. His handling of the trust procedure was exceptional. We look forward to working with McAndrews Law Offices in the future.”

–C.V.

 

“Our attorney is a kind and compassionate man who made the estate planning for my mother as easy as end of life decisions can be. He worked around my very limited schedule and my mother’s physical limitations.”

–P.M.

 

“Thank you Debbie for your help – I appreciated your patience!”

–B.B.

 

“Our attorney was very knowledgeable regarding DFAs and DHS rules, and is able to resolve issues favorably.”

–G.R.

 

“Jennifer gave me advice and information that I was not aware of.”

–Anonymous

 

“We were very satisfied that Jennifer, Debbie and the entire McAndrews Law Offices’ legal team understood how we wanted our wills written. We appreciate their prompt attention to our needs and the requested detail to our legal papers.”

–T.S.

 

“Jennifer, I wanted to thank you and the entire staff at McAndrew’s Law for all of your help.  Dealing with the death of a loved one is difficult enough.  Not having any real idea where to start with the settling of an estate makes things even worse!  The team at McAndrews Law explained everything we needed to do and took care of many of the things that we couldn’t do ourselves.  They took a difficult process and made it easy.  My family and I are very grateful for Jennifer and for the great people at McAndrews Law for everything you have done!”

–M.D.

 

“Jennifer, Debbie and all of the staff at McAndrews Law are polite, patient and kind. They are knowledgeable and responsive.”

–J.G.

 

“There is no way that Jennifer could have served me better. She not only showed great expertise, but also compassion. She was also very supportive emotionally. We had a great rapport, and the job was done well. I thank God for her!”

–L.P.

 

“Jennifer Simons and all of the staff at McAndrews Law Offices have been great! We have been using McAndrews Law Offices’ services just a little more than three years and all those we have worked with have been knowledgeable and  professional. We are highly satisfied and would definitely recommend McAndrews Law Offices’ services. The help we received with guardianship and special needs trust for our nephew was exceptional!”

-L.K.

 

“I was very satisfied and happy with the service I received from Jennifer and Pat who handled my daughter’s Power of Attorney quickly for us. I would definitely recommend the firm to family and friends!”

–M.&R.P.

 

“Lesley and Pat were very helpful and accommodating. Thank you!”

–E.W.

 

“Lesley has always made us feel at home. She is very personable and caring in her approach.”

–T.&D.B.

 

“I was very pleased with Lesley and everything!”

–Anonymous

 

“Both Lesley and Pat were extremely knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. I truly appreciate all the assistance with establishing a Special Needs Trust and preparing our wills.”

–M.C. & J.D.

 

“We are so very grateful for both Michael Connolly and Elisabeth Bissell’s help!”

–Anonymous

 

“At a time when I felt overwhelmed and hopeless regarding testing and supports for my son, Michael Connolly was there for me. From the initial conversation prior to a decision that I would sign on with the firm, I was put at ease within the first 5 minutes. I realized that Mr. Connolly had a vast and significant knowledge of the laws and resources needed and available.”

–M.S.

 

“McAndrews Law Offices was amazing and I’m EXTREMELY pleased with the results of the cases. Job well done and we have much heartfelt appreciation. You may have just saved my son!”

-Anonymous

 

“The best experience with McAndrews Law Offices was how quickly our attorney and Amy worked for our family!”

–R.R.

 

“Our attorney did a really nice job – he was excellent!”

– M.R.

 

“Attentive, effective, and knowledgeable in the special needs field!”

–D.K.

 

“All of my experiences with your firm were excellent. Very prompt with services and very friendly staff. “

–J.B.

 

“Thank you for getting my child an IEP!”

–J.R.

 

“The firm is great! Very friendly and everyone listened to what I had to say. The result was exactly what I was looking for!”

– L.K.

 

“Thank you so much for your help. You made it so easy! God Bless you! “

–M.J.L.T.

 

“Everyone was competent and courteous! Nice experience!”

– J.P.

 

“I am so thankful that I found McAndrews Law Offices and that you were there to help. You immediately opened my eyes to the root of my unnecessary fears of what was really going on and the truth of the matter. Thank you so much for being there and for all of your honesty.”

– J.

 

“Heather Hulse did everything to advocate for our son on our behalf. Thank you!

-M.K.

 

“I thought the case was handled in a very professional manner. All my concerns were addressed. Everyone was very helpful and kind. My calls and emails were answered timely. Heather and Roseann were very knowledgeable and were great with dealing with whatever issue came about, directing me along the way, and providing reassurance.”

–J.P.

 

“Thank you to McAndrews Law Offices for listening to me – I really appreciate your expertise! From the moment I called, I was listened to. I struggled for many years and I feel like I finally have justice for my son. Thank you for representing us!”

–K.R.

 

“Thank you McAndrews Law for helping us with our situation! You handled everything in a timely manner. Most importantly, my daughter had a voice and her needs were met because of you. Thank you for helping us feel powerful instead of feeling powerless.”

-Anonymous

 

“Our attorney went out of his way to help my brother. We are most appreciative!”

–M.B.

 

“Our attorney and Debra were fantastic! Our attorney was obviously very knowledgeable and experienced in elder care law. He was able to communicate with me in a way I could follow clearly. Response times were great. The entire experience went well.”

– M.A.

 

“Heather and Roseann were amazing! They went above and beyond to help my son. Thank you!”

– A.D.

 

“Other experienced elder law attorneys were unfamiliar with my mother’s very specific medical assistance problem. We were told there was no solution. But our attorney was simply more familiar with the laws and practices and was able to help solve our problem.”

– KS

 

“Our attorney is extremely courteous and friendly. He understood our needs and tried his best to assist. Thank you! We are really appreciative!”

– E.L.

 

“Since my sons were living in places other than Reading, I was very pleased that we were able to discuss the questions and concerns that they had by conference telephone calls. It enabled them to be involved in all of the planning that was necessary to complete this matter.”

– Anonymous

 

 

“My experience with you guys has been terrific. I appreciate you guys striving to help out!”

–Anonymous

 

“Lesley was excellent and very concise! We received thorough explanations of options necessary to update our Guardianship. We’ve let many others know about McAndrews Law Offices! Thank you!”

– Anonymous

 

“I have been a client of McAndrews Law Offices for years and as an owner of a small business myself, customer service and response time are crucial.  McAndrews Law Offices hits both out of the park.  Dennis has built quite a firm that can cover all needs with regards to law.  The strength of his firm is impressive, but has that small firm feel.  That is very important because no matter how big or small of a client, you feel like you are the most important person.  I look forward to working with them again very soon.”

-M.M.

 

“We had the pleasure of working with McAndrews Law way back when. They were and still are top notch!”

-P.O.

 

“McAndrews Law Offices – 5 Stars!”

-D.R.

 

“This is a top-notch law firm that puts students with disabilities first. I used them personally and they did such a great job with our case and I’ve sent many other parents to them as needed. No parent ever wants to go this route, but if you do, go with McAndrews!”

-K.O.

 

“Congratulations! Mike Connolly is admirable in his service to the special education process & the entire office works as a team.”

-J.K.

 

“When I had to use McAndrews for litigation, they were right on top of it. Their staff was always there to assist and the lead attorney was in constant contact with us and ready to help. Highly recommend!”

-K.O.

 

“Dennis, Great job in taking care if the children with special needs. You are the BEST!”

-C.L.

 

“Congratulations, a well-deserved victory for families.  It’s good to know that children with special needs and their families are not put in additional peril should a charter school fail and the local system or state does not step in to fill the void.

-D. and P.

 

“Thanks for representing those who need a voice! Our attorney who represented us was brilliant.”

-B.F.

 

“Fantastic!”

-J.U.

 

“Thanks for all you always do for children with disabilities”

-J.L.

 

“Way to go Dennis and the rest of the law firm! Standing up for the most needy when they need it most !!”

-J.L.

 

“Wonderful!”

-H.M.

 

“Great work McAndrews Law!  Keep going!”

-T.R.

 

“Congratulations on your hard work and to the deserving families of Pennsylvania and, hopefully, other states.”

-T.B.

 

“Congratulations! How wonderful!”

-S.N.

 

“Congratulations on the excellent victory, Dennis.”

 -J.D.

 

“Happy to see MLO is still pushing against those entities that seek to circumvent moral and legal obligations. I follow MLO litigation in earnest.”

-C.M.

 

“Congratulations, Dennis and MLO team on a great win!”

-S.V.

 

“My husband and I can’t thank you and Mr. McGettigan enough for your help during our family’s darkest hour.”

-R.L. 

 

“The best experience that we incurred was the friendliness of the staff. We enjoyed getting our answers so promptly. Cannot beat McAndrews Law firm…. They are the BEST!”

–K.&J.W.

 

“Thank you for fighting so hard for our kids the way you have for so many years. McAndrews Law has made a tremendous difference and impact in the life of so many families, including ours.”

-A.B.

 

“To our attorney, Thank you so much for all the services you provided to obtain a good outcome in my Mother’s appeal case. I appreciate so much your knowledge, your professionalism, and your untiring endeavors on our behalf, and mostly, I appreciate your wonderful attitude and your unending patience. It was a long road, but you got us to the end.”

-C.A.

 

“I have loads of respect for the expertise that Michael Connolly provides in the field of special education law!”

-T.M.D.

 

“Michael Connolly, Elisabeth Bissell, and all of McAndrews Law Offices met all of my needs and expectations. I will surely recommend them to others.”

-A.D.

 

“Thanks to our attorney’s wealth of knowledge and his thorough grasp of the facts relevant to our particular case, his help was invaluable in preparing our mother’s application for medical assistance.  Our family greatly appreciates the professionalism and caring assistance of our attorney and all of the members of McAndrews Law Offices”

-H.K.

 

 

 

 

“I couldn’t have asked for more friendly, courteous and professional help than what McAndrews Law Offices provided to me. Heather and Roseann made me feel at ease throughout the entire process. They were the best!”

-M.W.

 

“As always, Dennis is responsive, understands our company’s lines of business and the special populations it serves. He addresses legal issues presented to him on many levels. He addresses how a specific action will impact our organization on a publicity level, financial level, and regarding licensing and funding. He is very comprehensive.”

– J.S.

 

“Heather Hulse is the most down-to-earth, wonderful, easy to talk to, and compassionate attorney I have ever met. It was such an emotional time for our family and not only did she validate my concerns, she also listened to me through my tears and helped our whole family threw a very difficult time. She is like a part of the family and we are grateful for all she has done for us. A definite two-thumbs up!”

-T.S.

 

“Michael Connolly took the time to listen and break everything down to where I understood and was comfortable with everything going on in our case – Mr. Connolly is a very nice, caring person!”

-C.S.

 

“Thank you so much for updating my Estate Planning documents. Due to your helpfulness, I feel more at ease now that this matter has been so efficiently handled.”

-G.

 

“Thank you so much for all of your kind helpfulness and wise counsel! God Bless you for your help! You are so knowledgeable regarding Medicaid/VA issues.”

-B.H.

 

“Heather, we cannot thank you enough for all your time. The expertise you shared was very much needed. We are excited to begin our new ways and strategies and to implement the missing pieces we have been searching for. Thank you again!”

-Anonymous

 

“Thank you so much for your patience, guidance, and the incredible professionalism, efficiency, and effectiveness with which my matters were handled.”

-J.B.

 

“McAndrews Law Offices knew right off the bat what was wrong with the situation involving our children and explained it to us. They were very willing to help. They were always available and would promptly return our calls. Everyone was very friendly and helped us a great deal. It is hard to find someone in educational law that can help you as well as your lawyers did. Wish we had found them sooner! Thank you so much.”

-C. & J. R.

 

“I was very satisfied with the representation Heather Hulse provided. She was able to answer my questions in a clear, timely manner. I did not feel alone in dealing with the school district.”

-E.D.

 

“As the mother of a medically fragile child with special needs, I am very busy and working with his care. McAndrews Law Offices is excellent with communication and handling things for the parents. My son is lucky to have them as part of his team. He is in a very good school district with transportation due to the hard work of our attorney.”

-P.E.

 

“McAndrews Law Offices has been responsive to all of our requests. Dennis and the other attorneys at the firm, have consistently been able to answer all of our questions — it is the only firm in our geographic area which has the expertise to handle complex special education issues, and the firm does so with tact and diplomacy.”

– A.N.N.

 

“I really was impressed with Caitlin’s knowledge with special education. She was very attentive, explanatory, and present in our matters. She has really been a great advocate for my son and his education.”

-R.B

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“The best experience was Dennis asking me about my son and his educational program. He identified a need to renew my case, offered to review my son’s files and we ultimately determined that his school had basically failed to support him in the way he needs. I feel that finding this out and attempting to correct it will help my son live up to his potential and help him achieve his dreams of living an independent life – Thank you!”

– K.S.

 

“We would like to thank you for all you have done for our family over the past several years in helping us navigate the special education maze for our two children. Each step of the way your firm has helped us turn confusion, frustration and sometimes anger into clarity, understanding, and reasoned decisions. This, coupled with your sound counsel, representation and encouragement, has empowered us to become better advocates and to path forward in positive ways for each child. We are so grateful for your representation which has always centered on what is just, meaningful and practical, given the unique needs of our children.”

– Mr. and Mrs. S.

 

“Mike did a good job! He kept us informed, he was aggressive, and did not settle for an inappropriate result.”

-Mr. & Mrs. P.

 

“Heather Hulse was both prompt and efficient. We received friendly service from McAndrews Law Offices.”

-S.Z.

 

“Our attorney kept me informed as to what was going on and everyone was very helpful!”

-J.J.

 

“I am very happy with the professionalism and quality of work that we received from the Scranton office. I am very thankful for everyone’s hard work.”

-K.P.

 

“We want to express our thanks and appreciation for the excellent advice and service Lesley provided in preparing for our daughter’s special needs.  This is a very difficult and complicated problem and we really value your expertise in dealing with it.”

 -D.C.

 

“Our entire experience with Heather was terrific. Heather took a great deal of pressure off of me. It was wonderful to have someone actually know what had to be done and then getting it done. Any questions I had were always answered, and should there be a future problem I know that you will be there again. Thanks so much for your help!”

– K.Z.

 

“Working with Heather was the best experience I’ve ever had. The team work at McAndrews Law Offices is unbelievable. My children are so pleased that they now get the best care possible in school – it makes me want to cry! Thank you so very much for helping me and my children to a better life!”

– G.H.

 

“I came to Heather at a time in my life and my son’s life, when I thought school was never going to be any better. We were wrong! She guided us through a process with the school district and we came out on the other end shining. She believed in our case and fought to get the services my son needed. When I count my blessings, I count her twice.”

– F.K.

 

“I would like to express my appreciation to Dennis McAndrews and Lesley Mehalick for your efforts in helping me put together my Will and the Powers of Attorney involving my children. This was not an easy task for me to undertake, and I am grateful for your help. I am ever thankful to have you on my team.”

– J.G.

 

“Lesley, thank you for being so understanding towards me, and for all that you have done in helping set up my Special Needs Trust. You have helped change my life for the better, and I will be forever grateful of that.”

– A.S.

 

“Lesley’s understanding of the requirements associated with a Special Needs Trust was very helpful, as was her willingness to incorporate all of my specific requirements in the Special Needs Trust.”

– K.H.

 

“Our attorney always called back when I called him and answered all my questions. He was very caring about what was going on with my child – he did a wonderful job.”

– V.M.

 

“McAndrews Law Offices has a highly qualified and professional staff. Our attorney’s cross examination of the district’s witnesses was spot on, and his closing argument was extremely thorough, and filled with numerous references to case law — it was superior! Our attorney conferred regularly with others in the firm and they knew what was relevant to our case.”

– M.K.

 

“I thought that our attorney was very responsive to my inquiries. He was very professional and knowledgeable. He took my calls when I had a question or if I was frantic about something. He was never judgmental and always helpful. I am so grateful for all the work he did for me and my son. Our attorney is an expert in this field. Not only was he personable, but he was firm and his mission to help my son shined through all that he did.”

– E.M.