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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, special needs estate planning, personal injury, children’s rights, higher education student rights and LGBT youth and adult rights. Our special education lawyers 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. Working closely with their firm’s Education Consultant and Advocate Maria Vetter, Dave and Josh 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, special needs planning, settlement negotiations, discipline matters and bullying and harassment.

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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Josh Kershenbaum Discusses Proposed Changes to DSM Autism Definition with WHYY's Taunya English

Frankel & Kershenbaum attorney Josh Kershenbaum spoke with WHYY's Taunya English about the proposed changes to the DSM definition of Autism Spectrum Disorders.   

New Jersey Allows Children With Special Needs to Bring Service Animals to School

A new law in New Jersey allows children with special needs who receive special education services to bring their service animals to school. Read Maiken Scott's article from Newsworks.org to find out more.

Independent Evaluations: Parents have no practical way to assert their legal right to an outside evaluation if they disagree with the school district's assessment."
Check out Dave Frankel and Josh Kershenbaum's latest article in MetroKids Magazine!

Sen. Harkin Introduces Keeping All Students Safe Act
If enacted, the Keeping All Students Safe in School Act (KASSA) will be the first federal law governing the use of restraint, seclusion and aversives in schools.

U.S. Department of Education Issues Comprehensive Report on State Bullying Laws and Policies
The U.S. Department of Education released today Analysis of State Bullying Laws and Policies, a new report summarizing current approaches in the 46 states with anti-bullying laws and the 41 states that have created anti-bullying policies as models for schools.

Interactive Autism Network (IAN) Launches Survey on Bullying and Autism
Are you a parent of a 6 to 15 year-old child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? If so, you can participate in an important new research study on autism and bullying.  Click here to learn more.

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