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Attorney Cohn represents clients in Connecticut and New York. His practice areas include (1) education law, with a focus on special education and student disciplinary matters, and (2) criminal law, with a focus on representing juvenile offenders and young adults, especially those with disabilities.
Attorney Cohn also provides confidential and comprehensive legal advocacy and educational consulting services to help parents manage the unique challenges associated with struggling teens in need of educational and treatment options.
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Acquired: 2012
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State: Connecticut
Acquired: 2006
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200 Connecticut Ave, Norwalk, CT, 06854-1940
37 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | February 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Education
Indefatigable, Compassionate and Effective
Phil was outstanding. He really knows special education law and the related ins and outs of therapeutic school placements as well as the intricacies of school districts as it relates to this kind of work. Phil was always there for every question and was ready to explain everything and outline the ...
Posted by Aimee | February 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Education
Professional Attorney
Phil Cohn gets our highest praises as an attorney for special ed/behavioral problems. He helped our family a few years ago and won a very favorable judgement against our local school district. He is extremely reliable, quick to answer emails and voicemails, knowledgeable and compassionate. We felt ve...
Posted by Miranda | January 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Education
Review for Attorney Phillip Cohn
I strongly recommend Attorney Phillip Cohn as an educational attorney. He has a broad knowledge of Special Education Law and was able to evaluate our unique situation, inform us of our rights and accomplish our goals. He was very accessible and personable and really helped our family, especially du...
Posted by anonymous | January 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Education
Recommendation for Phil Cohn
Phil worked with me for many years in securing significant funding through the local school district for my daughters special needs programs, both residential and therapeutic. He has an excellent understanding of what needs to be done to advocate for your child's rights and he gets results.
Posted by anonymous | November 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Education
Excellent Attorney
Phillip Cohn is an excellent special education attorney. He is well versed in the area of special education law, he is compassionate, and he produces optimal results. In my first meeting with Phil, I knew I finally found the right attorney to represent my son. We felt confident and empowered, as P...
"I endorse this lawyer. Phil Cohn is a dedicated hard working attorney who has the ability to excel in an area of law that few can. He is confident and he backs it up. If you need an education lawyer this is the guy."
"I endorse Phil Cohn as an education lawyer. He knows the salient laws, works hard and is pragmatic."
"Phil Cohn is a highly professional attorney. Thoroughly versed in the law, he dedicates himself completely to his clients' interests. He is well-known and well-respected in this area of practice."
"This attorney is extremely well versed in education law, and clients that I referred to him were very happy with him. I endorse him without reservation."
"Phillip Cohn is a skilled and dedicated education lawyer. He truly cares about his clients and goes the extra mile to help them."
"I endorse this lawyer.Hard working,hard charging,conscientious.The go to guy for education law in Fairfield County."
"I highly endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Attorney Cohn on a number of matters. He is a dedicated professional who is highly effective for his clients in the field of Education Law."
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2006
Bureau of National Affairs / ABA Award for Excellence, St. John's University School of Law
1998
Magna Cum Laude, Brandeis University
2009 - Present
Partner, Goldman Gruder & Woods, LLC
2009 - 2011
Surrogate Parent, Special Education Advocacy, State of Connecticut
2009 - 2011
Special Public Defender, State of Connecticut
2007 - 2008
Owner, Law Office of Phillip J. Cohn, LLC
Member
Past Board of Directors
2006
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2015
Navigating Tuition Reimbursement Under Special Education Law: What Every Educational Consultant Needs To Know.
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Special Education Law: Attorneys Representing Parents and School Boards Discuss the Issues
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