A Dedicated Attorney for Disability Rights, Educational Access, and Benefit Appeals
From classroom accommodations to workplace leave, disability law exists to ensure you and your family get fair treatment. I represent individuals, students, and workers across Pennsylvania in navigating complex rights under the ADA, FMLA, IDEA, Section 504, and Social Security disability.
A Different Kind of Advocate
I bring a rare dual perspective to every case. As a former litigator defending school districts, I understand how districts operate and make decisions from the inside. Through my prior work in Legal Aid, I built a deep foundation in disability civil rights, including SSI appeals and Fair Housing Act claims.
Today, my practice is focused entirely on representing individuals and families, fighting for access, equity, and lasting results. My approach combines creative problem-solving, attention to detail, and persistent advocacy to turn complex legal requirements into clear, actionable strategy.
Areas of Practice
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I help parents secure the services and placement their child is entitled to under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504. That includes IEP and 504 plan development, independent educational evaluations, compensatory education claims, and representation in due process hearings before the Office for Dispute Resolution.
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If your child is facing suspension, expulsion, or removal from the classroom, I can step in to protect their rights. I represent families in manifestation determination hearings, challenge improper disciplinary removals, and fight school exclusion where a disability was ignored or unidentified. Schools are required to follow specific procedural safeguards before disciplining students with disabilities, and I hold them to it.
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If your employer refused a reasonable accommodation, retaliated against you for requesting one, or pushed you out after a medical leave, I can help. I handle claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA), including interactive-process failures, wrongful termination, and disability-based harassment.
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Navigating a health crisis or caring for a loved one is stressful enough without the fear of losing your job. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and state laws guarantee eligible employees the right to take job-protected medical leave. I help employees assert their right to take necessary time off and fiercely defend against employers who deny leave, interfere with requests, or retaliate against workers for prioritizing their health and family.
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If your application for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) has been denied, I can help you appeal. I represent claimants at every stage of the process, from initial reconsideration through hearings before an Administrative Law Judge and Appeals Council review. I work to build a strong record that documents how your disability limits your ability to work, and I fight to get you the benefits you've earned.
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I represent employees facing discrimination based on race, sex, age, disability, religion, and other protected characteristics under federal and Pennsylvania law (Title VII, Section 1981, ADEA, PHRA). I also handle wage theft and unpaid compensation claims under the Pennsylvania Wage Payment and Collection Law (WPCL), severance and separation agreement review, and wrongful termination.