About
Our Firm
Berger, Fischoff, Shumer, Wexler & Goodman, LLP, located on Long Island, will aggressively fight for you in matters of Special Education and Education Law. Our lead Education Law counsel, Brad A. Schlossberg, began his Special Education Law career representing friends and family with special needs children. Mr. Schlossberg realized that, all too often, families did not know of the services available to their children or the requirement of School Districts to provide their children with a free and appropriate public education regardless of the child’s disability or diagnosis. Mr. Schlossberg’s years of experience have prepared him for any situation or issue which needs to be addressed and allows him to advocate for our clients and their children for as long and as vigorously as necessary. Whether is it representing children at CSE meetings, at due process hearings, or on appeal to the Courts, he is willing and able to take all steps necessary to protect your child’s rights.
Berger, Fischoff, Shumer, Wexler & Goodman
Berger, Fischoff, Shumer, Wexler & Goodman
While we have a dedicated team of education law attorneys and professionals, we are dedicated to helping our clients with other legal needs as well. Our team practices in the areas advertised on this site, but if you are in need of other legal services please see our full list of the practice areas for our firm’s partners below.
Our Education & School Law
Practice Areas Include:
Our team is dedicated to providing clients with the advice and help they need to navigate the school system. We believe that all children deserve an appropriate education tailored to their specific needs. Our areas of practice span the entirety of the educational spectrum, from pre school to graduate school. We have obtained successful results in obtaining services for students in the special education system, defending students in disciplinary proceedings, prosecuting grade appeals and defending academic dishonesty hearings.
CPSE, CSE Meetings & Annual Reviews
As the parent of a special needs child, you are automatically a member of your child’s Committee on Special Education. You also have the right to designate other members of the committee, which can include your own independent evaluators, treating physicians and psychologists, experts, advocates and attorneys.
Therapeutic and Behavioral Services
Your child has the right to appropriate therapeutic services necessary for the child to receive a Free and Appropriate Public Education. If you believe that your child is being denied such services, we can help. You have the right to request such services from the school and may also have the right to be reimbursed if you find it necessary to obtain services outside of the school system.
Bullying
at School
Under the Dignity for All Students Act, schools are required to address complaints of bullying in a prompt and appropriate fashion. They are required to have a designated officer to investigate and take appropriate action upon complaints of bullying. Sometimes, schools fail our children and their complaints of bullying go uncorrected.
Accommodations & Discrimination
Learning differences and neurological and physical impairments can be obstacles in pursuit of an education. At the college, university and graduate school level, students with special needs are entitled to reasonable accommodations If you know someone that needs special accommodations because of neurological, physical or learning disabilities, we can help.
Academic Discipline & Grade Appeals
If you are accused of academic dishonesty, including cheating or plagiarism, you need to understand your rights and be prepared to defend yourself.
LGBTQ Rights in the School
If you believe that your child is the subject of bullying, harassment or discrimination based on their sexual identity, gender identity or sexual orientation in their school, we can help.
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