Attorney Phillip J. Cohn is a Member of the Firm and Chair of the Education Law Group. Attorney Cohn is admitted in both Connecticut and New York, and he has extensive legal experience in representing students with and without disabilities.

A team approach to education law and defending children’s rights. Attorney Cohn has developed a team of experienced education law attorneys within a larger general practice law firm.  This unique approach to education law enables the Education Law Group, to provide a powerful, one-stop-shop for families seeking representation in Connecticut and New York.

Areas of representation include:

1. Special education law disputes, including claims under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA”).
2. Education law disputes related to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“504”) and the American with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) which requires accommodations for students with mental health issues, life threatening food allergies, diabetes, ADD-ADHD, narcolepsy, and other neurological and medical conditions.
3. Education law disputes, involving harassment, intimidation, safety, and bullying concerns.
4. Legal consulting regarding tuition reimbursement, i.e., factors and circumstances that may render out-of-district, unilateral placements (such as day schools and residential programs) appropriate under special education law.
5. Student disciplinary matters involving suspension and/or disciplinary hearings that could lead to expulsion at both the secondary and post-secondary level.
6. Criminal matters involving juveniles and adults.
7. Divorce and family law matters involving children with special needs.
8. Residency disputes with school districts.
9. Educational neglect and related investigations involving DCF and CPS.
10. Truancy issues involving the Juvenile Court.
11. Special needs and estate planning, including wills, trusts, guardianship, and conservatorship.
12. Appeals to both state and federal courts involving special education related matters.