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Teresita Ramos

Education Attorney at Wellesley, MA

5.0   3 reviews

also known as Tere Ramos


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About Teresita

Learn Teresita’s areas of practice.

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Practice areas
  1. Education
    65%
    Tere represents children with special needs and their families, as well as students who have faced bullying, harassment, or civil rights violations in school.

  2. Social Security & Disability
    25%
    Ramos Law has extensive experience helping disabled individuals get the benefits they are entitled to. Our disability practice can help when your insurance company won't.

  3. Civil rights
    10%
    Federal law states that everyone, regardless of race, color, or national origin, must have equal access and opportunities. If you have been discriminated against, we can help.

We understand what it means to have a child with a disability. That’s why we’re dedicated to helping all children get the education they deserve.

 

The mother of two daughters, one with autism, Ms. Ramos has firsthand experience with the struggles families face in getting education services. Recognizing the lack of help available for non–English-speaking families, she has focused on serving students from Latino and other underserved communities.

 

Ms. Ramos has worked with disability advocates from around the world. Originally from Puerto Rico, after finishing her master’s degree in diplomacy from Georgetown University in Washington, DC, she lived in China, Brazil, Peru, Italy, and France and traveled to more than 100 countries. She understands what it’s like to live in a new culture, and is committed to helping clients overcome language barriers to get the services they need.

 

 

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Licensed for 8 years
State MA
Status Active
Acquired 2014
Updated 03/17/2023

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Ramos Law LLC
568 Washington St. Suite 30
Wellesley, MA, 02482
Ramos Law Firm
1414 Main Street, #600
Suite 600
Springfield, MA, 01040
Ramos Law Firm
446 Main Street, #1600
Suite 1600
Worcester, MA, 01608
Ramos Law Firm
255 State Street
Suite 6
Boston, MA, 02109
Ramos Law Firm
255 Main Street
Suite 401
Hartford, CT, 06106
Teresita Ramos
155 S. Main Street
#200
Providence, RI, 02903
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Posted by anonymous | June 19, 2018
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Amazing resource for families
We cannot say enough about the support that Tere Ramos provides to families of children with special needs. From the first phone call, we knew that not only would Tere guide us smoothly along the process, but she truly cared about helping our daughter get the services she needed. Tere communicates with both families and other professionals effectively and in a very timely manner, and she uses her negotiating skills to allow the parties to reach agreement in the best interest of the student. We are so grateful to have Tere’s guidance, encouragement, and legal knowledge supporting our family.
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Posted by anonymous | September 13, 2017
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Caring and knowledgeable
Tere Ramos is very knowledgeable and cares deeply about her clients and the issues they face. As a trainer and long-time advocate, she has personal knowledge of the special education system and how to guide parents through it. In particular, she can provide detailed guidance for parents and students for whom English is not a first language.
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Posted by anonymous | July 9, 2017
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Education and civil rights attorney
A great lawyer who will go above and beyond to ensure those who are the most vulnerable like individuals with disabilities, ELL students with disabilities, LEP parents have language access and an education they deserve. Clear detailed communication is her priority to ensure her clients understand the process along the way.

Cost

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  • Free Consultation 60 minutes
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 7.5 (Very Good)

Work Experience

  • Partner
  • Ramos Law Firm
  • 2017 - Present
  • Language Access Attorney
  • MA Law Reform Institute
  • 2015 - Present
  • Staff Attorney, Equal Justice Works Fellow
  • Disability Law Center
  • 2014 - 2015
  • Student Attorney 3:03
  • Disability Law Center
  • 2013 - 2014
  • Intern
  • United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
  • 2011 - 2011
  • Executive Director
  • Special Education Advocates
  • 2009 - 2012
  • Director of Internships and Service Learning
  • Center for Work and Service, Wellesley College
  • 2007 - 2009
  • Latin America Director, Creative and Innovative Economy Center
  • George Washington University Law School
  • 2005 - 2007
  • Country Director, Global Integrative Experience
  • Georgetown University McDonough School of Business
  • 2000 - 2001
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Education

  • Boston College Law School
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2014
  • Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center- University of Massachusetts Medical School
  • Certificate, LEND program
  • 2011
  • Georgetown University
  • MS - Master of Science
  • 1995
  • Wellesley College
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1993
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Associations

  • Advocates for Autism MA
  • Chair, Children's Committee
  • 2017 - Present
  • Federation for Children with Special Needs
  • Board Member
  • 2016 - Present
  • Massachusetts Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2014 - Present
  • Board of Social Workers, Commonwealth of MA
  • Member
  • 2013 - Present
  • Wellesley School Committee
  • Elected member
  • 2012 - 2015
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Languages Spoken

  • Spanish
  • Portuguese
  • French
  • Italian
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Honors and Awards

  • Edward C. O'Keefe Memorial Award
  • Northeast Arc
  • 2017
  • Essential Agent of Change Award
  • MA Essentials for Childhood
  • 2017
  • “Powermeter 100” MA most influential people for Latinos.
  • Boston Business Journal/El Planeta
  • 2015
  • Dean’s Award for Diversity
  • Boston College Law School
  • 2014
  • Excellence in Pro Bono Service Award
  • Boston College Law School
  • 2014
  • Fellow
  • Equal Justice Works
  • 2014
  • “Powermeter 100” MA most influential people for Latinos
  • The Boston Business Journal/El Planeta
  • 2012
  • Parent Leadership Award
  • Federation for Children with Special Needs
  • 2010
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Speaking Engagements

  • Visions of Community
  • Education Rights of Immigrants and Refugee Children with Disabilities
  • 2018
  • COPAA
  • Rights of Limited English Proficient Students with Disabilities
  • 2017
  • MA Act Early Conference
  • Rights of Immigrant and Refugee Families to Services
  • 2017
  • Parent Trainings
  • Basic Rights in Special Education
  • 2017
  • NLADA
  • Education Rights of Limited English Proficient Students
  • 2016
  • COPAA
  • Language Rights of Limited English Proficient Students with Disabilities
  • 2016
  • Trainings from the MA DESE
  • Education Rights of Immigrants and Refugees
  • 2016
  • Training for Parents
  • Special Education Rights- Discipline Matters
  • 2015
  • Parent Training Series
  • Basic Rights in Special Education
  • 2015
  • MCLE Legal Services Annual Conference
  • Future of Legal Services
  • 2015
  • Annual Conference
  • Discipline Issues in Special Education (Spanish)
  • 2015
  • Equal Justice Works 2014 Annual Dinner
  • Speaker
  • 2014
  • Autism Resource Center
  • Basic Rights in Special Education- Spanish Presentation
  • 2014
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