Deborah Berger, Esq. is an attorney in Long Island, New York, who concentrates in representing students and parents in all areas of education law.

I provide personalized services to all of my clients and you will receive all of your legal services from me.

I provide free presentations to groups and organizations in the areas of Education Law. I have given many presentations to a variety of organizations in the area of Education Law. I am available to speak both during the day and in the evening and can accommodate both large groups and small groups. Please feel free to contact me if you would like me to speak to your group.

Education Law
I practice in the area of Education Law representing students and parents on Long Island, New York. I provide legal services in all areas of special education, including tuition reimbursement, student suspension hearings, residency, bullying and harassment issues as well as other areas of education law. I provide legal representation to students who require Section 504 accommodations or ADA accommodations in school, camp, college or other activities. I also provide legal services to students who require testing accommodations for tests such as the SATs, MCATs and LSATs.

Special Education Law
The laws and procedures governing special education are complex. There are different laws for children who require only accommodations from a school, such as extended time on tests, and children who require specialized instruction in order to receive a free appropriate public education. Parents and guardians need to be fully informed about their rights in order to receive appropriate services for their child.

School Suspensions
All children who are suspended out of school have rights that school districts must obey.. Children who have disabilities have more protections regarding out of school suspensions than children without disabilities. If your child has been suspended from school or the school is looking to suspend your child for a long period of time you should speak with an attorney familiar with the rights of students.

Residency
Children have the right to attend school in the school district where their parents reside. There are many other issues that involve residency and if you are notified that your child may no longer attend school or the school district will not admit your child you should consult with an attorney familiar with the rights of students.