The Law Offices of George Zelma & David Berlin
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Attorneys George Zelma and David Berlin are experienced trial lawyers and advocates serving the needs of families and children in New York State.
Our firm is involved in cutting edge issues including production of documentary films to educate mainstream students about the needs of special education peers.
We are unique in that we bring the point of view of the disabled child/student to the IEP process in advocating for the appropriate services to meet each student’s individual educational and emotional needs. We represent families at Impartial Hearings to State Review Office and Federal Court.
We also represent students at Suspension Hearings and Manifestation Reviews and Hearings. Our attorneys and advocates are knowledgeable, in presenting facts related to neuroscience and neuropsychological evaluations. We work with students with all ranges of I.D.E.A. and Section 504 classifications and disabilities.
Practice Areas
- Special Education
- Criminal Defense
- Civil Litigation
The Law Offices of George Zelma and David Berlin
888 Seventh Avenue, 45th Floor
New York, NY 10106
www.specialedlawfirm.com
Telephone: 212-247-4650 and 212-769-4422
Facsimile: 212-757-2863 or 212-757-0469
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