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The opportunity to support people from all walks of life is why I do what I do. Your situation matters, and I'm here to help.

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You deserve quality counsel. I'm well known in my community for the services I offer to local families and schools.

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As the father to a child with special needs, I can advocate for you and relate to you on a level that not every lawyer can.

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call my Cedarhurst or NYC office at (516) 774-5570 About Our Firm

Children With Disabilities Are Entitled to a
Free Appropriate Public Education.

I am a disability and education lawyer who has helped countless New York families obtain the special education and related services needed to help their disabled children succeed.

I have represented disabled children and their families in public schools, private schools, and therapeutic programs.

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Focusing Exclusively on Disability & Education Law

Long Island Special Education Attorney

The Law Offices of Joseph M. Fein, located in Cedarhurst and New York City, provide effective attorney representation and advocacy for children with learning, physical and developmental disabilities in matters involving educational plans and education litigation. This includes disciplinary cases surrounding New York State Education Law 3214.

I provide counsel regarding a variety of statutes and government programs relevant to providing an appropriate education for special needs children, including:

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Superintendent Hearings

Individualized Education Program (IEP)

Brett's Story

On a bitterly cold day in December of 1996, a miracle child was born. As evening approached, Brett Fein, the third of four children born to me, Joseph Fein, and my wife, Bonnie, came into the world. He arrived early. Very early.

Practice Areas

My experience and relationships with school districts and their attorneys will prove to be an invaluable resource to your child’s successful education.

Disciplinary Hearings CSE/CPSE Meetings

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CSE/CPSE Meetings

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Joseph Meyer Fein

Attorney at Law

I am an education lawyer serving all of the school districts in the New York area, including Cedarhurst, Nassau County, and Long Island. I provide representation for all of the five boroughs.

If your child has a learning or behavior problem that interferes with his or her success in school, if your child has not made progress in his or her current school program or if the Committee on Special Education has not provided the services your child needs to be successful, I can help.

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My Law Firm Offers a Range Of Services to Help You:

Identify your child’s educational needs.

Understand what educational options are available for your child.

Navigate the special education maze.

Present your child’s case to the committee on Special Education (CSE).

Obtain appropriate school programs and services.

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Testimonials

I'm passionate about helping families secure the future their children deserve. Here are some of my clients' stories.

Joseph Fein is an outstanding professional who practices law not only with expertise in the special education arena but also with compassion for his client. After using three other lawyers, my networking led me to Mr. Fein.

He quickly understood the issues involved with my child, our school district, and the specialized school we were lobbying to have our daughter attend. He assessed the situation, knew how to efficiently deal with the school district and achieved a favorable outcome for us.

Most lawyers have either great litigating skills, or great client service skills. Few navigate both sides of the lawyer/client relationship with equal ease and professionalism. Joseph Fein is the rare and welcome exception. He took genuine, compassionate interest in my child’s special education case. He has helped me to avoid litigation with my local school board while at the same time maximizing the services my daughter received.

Joseph Fein has helped me obtain services from the Department of Education for three of my children, over the past few years. Each child has had a different issue with disparate needs, and yet Joseph has been equally successful with each one. In one polite email he is able to accomplish more than I can in months of correspondence. In person, people respect him and listen to him. He is a compassionate person who genuinely cares about the interests of the children he represents and empathizes with the parents whom he helps.

For the past two years Mr. Fein has been successful in helping me obtain the services my child needs. He is knowledgeable, strategic and respected as an expert in this specialty practice area. At the same time, he is a caring and compassionate individual that takes a personal interest in the success of the families he represents.