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Daniel S. Perlman
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Daniel Perlman has more than fifteen years of experience helping families who have children with special needs. He previously served as the case law attorney for Massachusetts Advocates for Children (MAC), one of the first educational advocacy organizations for children in the nation. Since then, he has represented hundreds (and hundreds) of families from across the Commonwealth.
Each year since 2015, Attorney Perlman has been selected for inclusion in the Massachusetts Super Lawyers directory, which recognizes the top 5% of attorneys in the state for excellence in their practice. He created and manages Special Education Law (), a free resource for parents, advocates, educators, and attorneys that has been accessed over half a million times. He also serves as pro bono legal counsel to the Massachusetts Neuropsychological Association.
Attorney Perlman represents and advises families on all aspects of special education disputes including unilateral and out-of-district placements, litigation at the Bureau of Special Education Appeals, and settlement negotiation.
He is a graduate of Northeastern University School of Law and the University of Massachusetts, where he graduated magna cum laude.
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Licensed in Massachusetts for 16 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2009
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Perlman Legal, LLC
300 Baker Avenue, Suite 300, Concord, MA, 01742
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Posted by Cara | July 13, 2015 | Education
Dan Perlman; A lawyer who fights for the child’s best interest!
After my first conversation with Attorney Dan Perlman, I knew our prayers had been answered and it was at that point, I decided to put our son’s future and all my trust in Dan and his expertise. I was 100% confident that Dan’s sole focus would be to give our son a fighting chance at a successful fu...
Posted by Ritha | November 17, 2014 | Education
Tenacity, Persistence and Professionalism
I was blessed to have Attorney Daniel S Perlman assigned to my special need son’s case. I credit the successful outcome of my case to him. His tenacity, persistence and professionalism overcame legal barriers. He guided me through a very difficult case and obtained excellent result. I highly recomm...
Posted by Margareth | November 14, 2014 | Education
Blessing
I first met Dan when my son, who has autism, started high school. My son was struggling because the school he was at didn't have an appropriate program for him and Dan got involved and was extremely resourceful. Dan found us the right doctor, who also got on board to help, Dan was always there, pres...
Posted by Maureen | November 13, 2014 | Education
Dan Perlman is a true advocate
I had the great good fortune of meeting Attorney Perlman a few years ago. He has worked diligently to ensure that my special needs child was adequately prepared to graduate from public high school with a diploma and a good transition plan. We are so pleased with the working relationship we had with D...
Posted by Hilda | November 03, 2014 | Education
Hilda I. Lopez, Esq.
Dan and I worked on a number of cases involving special education law, applied behavior analysis involving children with autism, and placement of children in Lawrence, MA. Dan was excellent with the clients, knowledge of the law and getting results.
Daniel S. Perlman's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Dan is a fine young attorney who has dedicated to himself to helping families navigate through the special education complexities in Massachusetts. I feel very comfortable referring clients to him as i know he will provide them excellent and compassionate representation."
"Dan has done a tremendous service for all special education attorneys in Massachusetts by creating a complete and searchable database of decisions issued by the Bureau of Special Education Appeals. This is extremely useful for those of us who practice special education law."
"I endorse this lawyer. He has a thoughtful approach to education law and his background and experience are well suited to this area of practice. His former colleagues also speak highly of his work."
"Dan was a Northeastern Law School co-op clerk with KCS some years ago. His work with us was excellent and we have stayed in close touch since then while he worked with MAC and consulted with us from time to time. He is an exceptional professional with the clear thinking and wise perspective that is critical for solid work in the field of special education law. We wish him all the best in his new practice."
"Dan is a dedicated and extremely talented attorney. He has a proven record of commitment to resolving special education issues. Dan is compassionate and efficient and would be an excellent choice for counsel."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I had the pleasure of working directly with Dan on a couple of special education cases. He is a delightful person to work with and a consummate lawyer, very bright, hard working, detail oriented, and committed to producing high quality results for his clients. I respect his expertise in special education and trust his high ethical standards."
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"Dan is an exceptional attorney - smart, capable, experienced and compassionate."
"I wholeheartedly endorse Attorney Perlman. He has an incredible depth of knowledge in the areas of special education and disability law. His dedication to his clients and the diligence he puts forth on every case with which he is involved is truly impressive!"
"I have known Attorney Perlman for several years. His commitment to his clients is unparalleled. He is knowledgable, responsive, and highly professional. I endorse this lawyer without reservation."
"Knowledgeable, ethical, and tireless"
"I've known attorney Perlman for over eight years and found him to be an intelligent, hardworking and dedicated education lawyer."
"I have had the privilege to consult with Attorney Perlman on several cases and have found his input to be cogent and practical."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2008
Public Interest Co-op Award, Northeastern University School of Law
2006
Honors Thesis Award in Psychology, University of Massachusetts
2006
Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Beta Kappa
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Partner, Moor, Perlman & Gregg, LLC
2015 - 2018
Principal, Law Office of Daniel S. Perlman, LLC
2009 - 2015
Staff Attorney, Massachusetts Advocates for Children
2009 - 2009
Legal Intern, Kotin, Crabtree & Strong, LLP
2008 - 2008
Legal Intern, Massachusetts Teachers Association
2007 - 2008
Law Clerk, U.S. District Court, D. Mass.
2007 - 2007
Legal Intern, Cambridge Public Schools
2006 - 2009
Research Assistant, Northeastern University School Of Law
Associations
2016 - Present
Exceptional LivesAdvisory Board
2015 - Present
Council of Parent Attorneys and AdvocatesMember
2015 - Present
Special Needs Advocacy Network, Inc.Member
2009 - Present
Coalition to Defend Special EducationMember
2009 - Present
Massachusetts Bar AssociationAffiliate Member
2009 - Present
Education Law Task ForceMember
2009 - 2015
Boston Bar AssociationMember
Education
2009
Northeastern University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
University of Massachusetts
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
National Business Institute
IEP and 504 Plan Legal Workshop
2016
MCLE: 16th Annual School Law Conference
Hot Topics in Education Law: Eight Essentials for Your Practice
2016
Malden SEPAC
Resolving Special Education Disputes
2015
Somerville SEPAC
"Ask the Lawyer" Night
2015
Northborough/Southborough SEPAC
Basic Rights in Special Education
2015
Northborough SEPAC
Navigating the Special Education Process
2015
Newton SEPAC
Navigating the Special Education Process
2015
Federation for Children with Special Needs
Negotiation Techniques
2015
Amego, Inc.
Evaluating Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
2015
Acton-Boxborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council
Disagreements in Special Education
2014
Northeastern University School of Law
Special Education Law - LSSC
2013
Juvenile Law Clinic
Special Education Advocacy
2012
Suffolk University Law School
Introduction to Special Ed
2012
Northeastern University School of Law
Special Education Law
2012
Brookeline SEPAC
Basic Rights
2010
Endicott College School of Education
Meeting the Needs of Children with Autism
2010
DPH FOR Families Program
Introduction to Special Education Law
Publications
2016
Special Education Law in Massachusetts (MCLE)
A Student's Right to Emotional Progress
2015
Special Education Law
One Powerful Search
2015
Special Needs Digest
Independent Educational Evaluation: Use it or Lose it
2014
Massachusetts Advocates for Children
Special Education Frequently Asked Questions
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers