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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.

Reputable

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

Relatable

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.

To help your child succeed,
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.

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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.

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

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