Robert K Crabtree 10.0 Superb Experience Industry Recognition Professional Conduct Find out more about the Avvo Rating Average Client Rating 5 reviews Former client? Write a review Endorsements 1 endorsement Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer E-mail Lawyer Add to list Lawyer's website Send to a friend Overview Practice Areas 100% Education Contact Information Kotin, Crabtree & Strong, LLP One Bowdoin Square Boston, MA 02114 617-227-7031 View map E-mail this lawyer Visit lawyer's website References Client Reviews Tina Posted by: Tina, 2008-08-17 11 months ago. Flag as objectionable Overall rating I recommend Robert Crabtree. I used Robert greater than 3 years ago. Robert handled my Education matter. I have previously worked with 3-5 lawyers. Client Review: Our family's relationship with Bob has spanned a decade with both of our children. His knowledge and common sense approach to complex issues that... more View all 5 reviews Endorsements Endorsement from lawyer: Donald Freedman , Newton (MA), About 1 year ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community Endorsement: I have been familiar with Mr. Crabtree's work, particularly in the special education area, for over thirty years. His knowledge of the law and his... more View all 1 endorsement Résumé Licenses 32 years since Robert K Crabtree was first licensed to practice law in MA. See license details Hide license details State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo Massachusetts Authorized to practice 1977 11/08/2008 We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer. Work Experience Position Duration Partner at Kotin, Crabtree & Strong, LLP 1981–present Associate at Herrick & Smith 1977–1980 Judicial Law Clerk at Federal District Court, Massachusetts 1976–1977 Research Director at Massachusetts Legislature: Committee on Education 1969–1974 See all 4 job entries Hide additional positions Education School Major Degree Graduated Northeastern University School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1976 Andover Newton Theological School 1971 Bowdoin College 1967 See all 3 degrees Hide additional degrees Awards Award Name Granting Organization Date AV rating Martindale-Hubbell 2008 Massachusetts Super Lawyer Super Lawyers 2008 AV rating Martindale-Hubbell 2007 Massachusetts Super Lawyer Super Lawyers 2007 AV rating Martindale-Hubbell 2006 Massachusetts Super Lawyer Super Lawyers 2006 AV rating Martindale-Hubbell 2005 Martha Ziegler Founder's Award Federation for Children With Special Needs 2005 Massachusetts Super Lawyer Super Lawyers 2005 See all 9 awards Hide additional awards Associations Position Association Name Duration Boston Bar Association 1972–present Massachusetts Bar Association 1972–present Portfolio Publications Article Publication Date The Lay of the Law: The ADA Undergoes Some Critical Fine-tuning Journal of Early and Intensive Behavior Intervention 2008 Periodic Commentaries on BSEA decisions Massachusetts Special Education Reporter 2008 Nine Rules of Thumb Family Education 2007 Due Process Hearings (under IDEA) PAVE (Parents Active for Vision Education) 2007 Advocating on Behalf of Students and Parents)(co-author w partner, E. Hagerty) Special Education Law in Massachusetts (MCLE) 2007 Mistakes People Make (special education advocacy) Wrights Law 2007 The Paper Case (special education advocacy) WrightsLaw.com 2007 Special Education: Past, Present and Future (Co-author) Boston Bar Journal 1993 See all 8 publications Hide additional publications Speaking Engagements Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date Parent consultant training in special education due process FCSN Parent Consultant Training (3-4 days/year) 2009 Community Engagement; Paying it Forward Threshold Program/Lesley University Commencement Address 2009 Napoleon Dynamite: Kids Called Nerds (legal issues re: Asperger's Syndrome) AACAP 54th Annual Meeting 2007 See all 3 speaking engagements Hide additional speaking engagements Education Resources Different Types of Education Law Cases in California 1 of 1 users found this helpful. Is it likely/possible to collect damages from a state investigatory agency for the loss of income caused by their inaction? 0 answers, Revere, MA Education Law Overview 2 of 3 users found this helpful. -Can I force a state agency to finish their investigation into an appeals case and/or collect damages due to their inaction? 1 answers, Revere, MA View all Education Answers & Advice Related Lawyer Searches Boston Education Lawyers Boston Lawyers Education Lawyers Massachusetts Education Lawyers Suffolk County Education Lawyers Suffolk County Lawyers