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The law firm of Frankel & Kershenbaum is dedicated to serving the legal needs of children and their families in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Based in Montgomery County, Pa., Frankel & Kershenbaum is the law firm of choice for Pennsylvania and New Jersey special education law, special needs advocacy, school discipline and truancy, higher education student rights, estate planning and probate, guardianships, children’s rights and personal injury and access to Medicaid (also called Medical Assistance), Social Security and other public benefits.  Our special education lawyers who provide skilled, thoughtful representation combining the sophistication found in a large law firm with the personal attention and outstanding service that are the hallmarks of a traditional family law office. The attorneys of Frankel & Kershenbaum are powerful and trusted allies for children and their families.

Frankel & Kershenbaum provides legal counseling and representation in special needs education law and other matters to families and children throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The firm was founded in 2009 by Emmy® Award-winning former weatherman, news anchor and investigative reporter Dave Frankel and former elementary school teacher Josh Kershenbaum. These outstanding special education attorneys began their legal careers with a large Philadelphia law firm before joining forces as determined advocates for children with special needs. They bring a singular combination of passion, intellect and experience to their comprehensive education and family focused practice. Attorneys Jennifer Nestle, Leah Snyder Batchis and Brian Gondek are of counsel to the firm and work closely with the firm’s Education Consultants/Advocates Maria Vetter and Christi Lewis as well as the firm’s Certified School Psychologist Amber Killeen, and the Office Manager and Legal Assistant, Heather Howe. Dave, Josh, Jen, Leah and Brian provide full-service counseling and representation to secure special education services for their clients, including federal and state litigation, due process hearings, administrative appeals, IEP meetings and development, settlement negotiations, discipline matters and bullying and harassment.  Frankel & Kershenbaum also serves clients who need help with special needs estate planning, personal injury claims, children’s civil rights, higher education student rights, guardianships and access to Medicaid/Medical Assistance, Social Security and other public benefits.

To learn more about your child’s rights or for assistance with a legal matter of another nature, contact Frankel & Kershenbaum today.

 
 

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Guardianship for Grown Kids
An 18th birthday presents unique legal challenges to parents of special kids.
By Leah Snyder Batchis, Esq. & Brian Gondek, Esq.

Phillies recognize Autism Awareness Month at ballpark
Autistic children invited to Saturday's game at Citizens Bank Park

Frankel & Kershenbaum Wins Firstrust Bank's Philly's Business First Award - Firm will Donate $10,000 Prize to Autism Speaks.
Frankel & Kershenbaum Wins Firstrust Bank's Philly's Business First Award - Firm will Donate $10,000 Prize to Autism Speaks. 

HELP US HELP KIDS!

We need your help. Frankel & Kershenbaum is a finalist for the Philly’s Business First Award from Firstrust Bank for “making a positive difference in the community.” If we win, we will donate the entire $10,000 prize to Autism Speaks. WE WILL ONLY WIN THE $10,000 FOR AUTISM SPEAKS IF WE GET THE MOST VOTES! WE NEED YOUR VOTES TO WIN!!!

It’s easy – go to http://www.bizfirstawards.com/#gdX7Iibgi5hjA

1. Log-in (This will take a minute, but PLEASE do it... you’ll only need to do it once).

2. Vote for Frankel & Kershenbaum by clicking on our name from the list of finalists – then scroll down and CLICK AGAIN to vote. (Yes, it takes TWO clicks to vote!)

3. VOTE FOR US ONCE A DAY EVERY DAY UNTIL FEB 28

4. Help make this GO VIRAL by sharing on your Facebook/Twitter page!

Thank you so much for helping us make the most of this wonderful opportunity!

A Child With Down Syndrome Keeps His Place at the Table
It's rare that our daily lives adhere to dramatic form. But as reported on Today.com/Moms (Waiter hailed as hero after standing up for boy with Down syndrome), among other places, a little morality play took shape a few days ago in a Houston restaurant.

The Newtown Tragedy and "Child Find" - Why Special Education is a Matter of Public Health and Safety
In the wake of the Newtown school shooting tragedy, Josh Kershenbaum talks with WHYY's Maiken Scott about the crucial role school districts play in the identification, evaluation and programming for students with mental and behavioral health needs.

IEP vs. 504: What's the Difference?
Check out Jennifer Nestle and Josh Kershenbaum's new article in Metrokids Magazine and learn about the important differences between 504 Plans and IEPs.

Josh Kershenbaum to Present on Social Media and its Effects on Schools at the Exceptional Children's Conference
Frankel & Kershenbaum, LLC special education attorney Josh Kershenbaum will present at the 2012 Exceptional Children's Conference on the topic of "Social Media and its Effects on Schools." This program will address the numerous ways in which social media such as Facebook and Twitter are changing the boundaries between school and home, presenting new and complex legal challenges for schools and families.

FRANKEL & KERSHENBAUM WELCOMES JENNIFER NESTLE AND AMBER KILLEEN

The law firm of Frankel & Kershenbaum welcomes special education attorney Jennifer Nestle, Esq. and certified school psychologist Amber Killeen, M.A.  

Dave Frankel interviewed by NBC 10 in investigative report about possible unlawful restraint of autistic student in Bucks County school.

Frankel & Kershenbaum's Dave Frankel interviewed by NBC 10's investigative reporters about incident involving possible unlawful restraint of an autistic child in a Bucks County school district.

Dave Frankel and Josh Kershenbaum Lead Full-Day Training on School Bullying and the Law at the 2012 National Conference of the Counsel of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA) in Miami, FL
Dave Frankel and Josh Kershenbaum lead a full-day training on School Bullying and the Law at the 2012 National Conference of the Counsel of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA) in Miami, FL. More than 40 attorneys and advocates from across the country participated in this training.

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