Long Island Education Attorney

Long Island Education Attorney

If you are looking for a special education attorney in New York, look no further than Gina DeCrescenzo, Esq., the founding member of GDPC, a law firm of Long Island education attorneys, dedicated to  representing children and young adults with special needs in all aspects of your child’s case including CSE meetings, due process hearings, appeals, , and ensuring the basic rights of your special education student.

Why You Might Need a NY Special Education Attorney?

Gina DeCrescenzo, Esquire can provide families of children with special education needs with expert advice and assistance in matters of litigation and advocacy to protect the civil rights of your child. If you find yourself worrying about your special education student’s placement, education services, the entire IEP process, or any other concern that your student needs to succeed in school, then you will benefit from a special education attorney.

Why Select Decrescenzolaw.com to represent your student with special needs?

  1. Gina DeCrescenzo, Esquire, earned her Juris Doctor from Pace Law School and attended Fordham University for her Bachelors of Science.
  2. She was named a Changemaker for Children by Save the Children for her special education legal work.  She is recognized as a Super Lawyer, was designated as a Lawyer of Distinction in the area of Special Education law and was designated a Top 40 under 40 civil plaintiffs’ lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers, along with numerous other prestigious honors. 

These achievements have been earned through hard work and because of her unbridled passion for ensuring that every child or young adult with disabilities gets the evaluations, the services and the supports they need to be successful in school as protected in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Additional Long Island education attorneys on staff include:
  • Benjamin Brown, Esq.
  • Richard F. Corro, Esq.
  • Benjamin J. Hinerfeld, Esq.
  • Catherine Merion Reisman, Esq.
Each member of the firm is dedicated to and has years of experience and expertise in the practice, study, and representation in this complex, specialized area of law.

When is it Time to Consult Special Education Attorney?

Most people utilize the services of a special education attorney to ensure that their child is receiving the appropriate educational support and services. These are examples of times when you may need to speak with a Long Island education attorney:

You may require legal advice if you believe that your child needs additional or different services or feel there are placement issues.

You need a consultation to help you decide if you have a strong enough case.

You have a concern about your child’s educational setting and just want peace of mind. Getting sound legal advice and representation can certainly go a long way.

You feel that you are not being heard regarding your special education student’s needs, rights, or rate of progress. You may want an attorney to negotiate and effectively advocate for your child.

Finally, if you are running into resistance or question things such as IEP compliance, you may be ready for legal representation in order to have the same guidance and leverage as the school district.

Don’t Delay! Protect the rights and needs of your child or young adult with disabilities by consulting with or hiring a Long Island education attorney from Decrescenzolaw.com!
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