A Dedicated Attorney for Disability Rights, Educational Access, and Benefit Appeals
When schools, federal agencies, or insurance systems deny you or your child the support you are legally owed, navigating the appeals process can feel overwhelming. I represent parents, federal employees, and individuals across Pennsylvania in securing the education, accommodations, and disability benefits they deserve.
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
Click any area to learn more about how I can help.
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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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Navigating the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP) can be confusing and overwhelming. We help injured federal civilian employees protect their rights, challenge adverse decisions, and secure the benefits they are legally owed under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA).
How We Help Injured Federal Workers:
OWCP Claims Appeals: If your initial claim was rejected, we build strong legal and medical appeals—including Requests for Reconsideration, Reviews of the Written Record, and Employees' Compensation Appeals Board (ECAB) reviews.
Overpayment Defense & Waivers: If OWCP claims you were overpaid, we challenge incorrect calculations and file Waiver Applications to protect you from financial hardship.
Benefit & Wage Loss Disputes: We assist with securing schedule awards for permanent impairment, resolving wage-loss calculation errors, and fighting improper benefit terminations or reductions.
Medical Evidence Guidance: We work alongside your treating physicians to ensure medical narrative reports meet OWCP’s strict legal standards for causal relationship.
Whether you need to challenge a formal denial or resolve a complex overpayment issue, we provide clear guidance tailored specifically to federal employees.
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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.
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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.
