Special Education Attorney
Phillip J. Cohn
Phillip J. Cohn is dedicated to helping families with any type of child’s rights dispute, from early childhood to adulthood.
He will fight to help protect you and your child from harm and ensure fair treatment in the schools and courts.
Phillip J. Cohn is a member of Goldman, Gruder & Woods, LLC, a full-service firm with experience in litigation, corporate, and real estate law.
- Special education law disputes, including claims under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA”).
- Education law disputes related to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“504”) and the American with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) which requires accommodations for students with mental health issues, life threatening food allergies, diabetes, ADD-ADHD, narcolepsy, and other neurological and medical conditions.
- Education law disputes, involving harassment, intimidation, safety, and bullying concerns.
- Legal consulting regarding tuition reimbursement, i.e., factors and circumstances that may render out-of-district, unilateral placements (such as day schools and residential programs) appropriate under special education law.
- Student disciplinary matters involving suspension and/or disciplinary hearings that could lead to expulsion at both the secondary and post-secondary level.
- Residency disputes with school districts.
- Educational neglect and related investigations involving DCF and CPS.
- Truancy issues involving the Juvenile Court.
- Special needs and estate planning, including wills, trusts, guardianship, and conservatorship.
- Appeals to both state and federal courts involving special education related matters.
Did you know that public school districts may be responsible for paying for private placements in appropriate day schools, residential schools, and wilderness programs?
Did you know that mental health issues fall under the purview of special education and this may entitle your child to an appropriate therapeutic school program?