$ 400-560 per hour
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Licensed in New York for 7 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2018
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 25 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 36 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Location
Reisman Carolla Gran LLP
19 Chestnut Street., Haddonfield, NJ, 08033
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Catherine Merino Reisman's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
Scott Goldshaw
Employment and labor lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Partner, Reisman Carolla Gran LLP
2008 - Present
Partner, Catherine Merino Reisman PC
2001 - 2008
Of Counsel, Montgomery McCracken
1991 - 1999
Associate, Willig, Williams & Davidson
1990 - 1991
Law Clerk, Honorable Edward N Cahn
Associations
2008 - Present
Council of Parent Attorneys and AdvocatesBoard Member; Chair of Board (2011-2012); Amicus Comm Chair
2007 - Present
New Jersey Special Education Practitioners
2007 - 2013
Congregation Ner TamidChair, Education Committee
Sample of Legal Cases
Endrew F. v. Douglas County Sch. Dist. RE-1
Pending
P.A. v. Pennsbury Sch. Dist.
Parents prevailed on claim that school district did not comply with federal and state law. Decision available at http://204.186.159.23/odr/HearingOfficerDecisions/15270-14-15.pdf.
R.M. o/b/o T.S. v. Matawan-Aberdeen Regional BOE, No. EDS 11443-12
Grandmother prevailed - school district placement was not appropriate.
M.J. v. West Chester Area Sch. Dist.
Hearing officer awarded compensatory education but no tuition reimbursement.
M.M. v. Rose Tree Media Sch. Dist., No. 1394-10-11 (PA)
The student and his parents prevailed.
K.S. v. Wallingford-Swarthmore Sch. Dist., No. 00579-09-10
Parent prevailed
Education
1989
Yale Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
New York University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
COPAA Pre-Conference
Section 504 and ADA: Advanced Issues & Latest Developments
2016
COPAA Conference
Making a Federal Case of It: Accessing Federal Courts
2016
COPAA Conference
Handling Appeals in Special Education Matter
2015
Online New Attorney Training
504/ADA for New Attorneys
2015
COPAA Pre-Conference
OCR, ADA, 504 and Making the Most of Your Civil Rights
2015
COPAA Conference
It IS Academic: IEPs, Social Skills, Emotional Needs and Curriculum Content Standards
2015
43rd Special Education Law Conference
Related Services Often Overlooked in IEPs
2014
Special Education Advisory Committee
The Intersection of NJ HIB Statute & Bullying & Section 504
2014
Friendship Circle Expo
Accessing Supports that Lead to Success
2014
Exceptional Children's Conference
Charter Schools, Cyber Charter Schools and the Evolving Impact of School Choice in Special Education
2014
COPAA Webinar
Using 504 and the ADA in Special Education Advocacy
2014
COPAA Annual Conference
Using 504 and the ADA in Special Education Advocacy
2014
42nd Annual Special Education Law Conference
Chartering Cyber Territory: FAPE, LRE & Related Services in Charter and Cyber Charter Schools
2013
School Law Conference
Restraint and Seclusion: A Brief History
2013
COPAA Webinar
Using 504 and the ADA in Special Education Advocacy
2013
COPAA Annual Conference
Planning Litigation Strategies for the 21st Century
2013
COPAA Annual Conference
Using 504 and the ADA in Special Education Advocacy
2013
Annual Autism Symposium
Practical Strategies Related to Bullying & Harassment
2013
41st Annual Special Education Conference
When is Enough Truly Enough: Extended School Year and Day Services
2012
Parent Presentation
Preparing for Your Child's IEP Meeting
2012
Exceptional Children's Conference
Persistent School Non-Attendance Issues
2012
COPAA Webinar
The ABC's of Federal Court Pleading
2012
COPAA Annual Conference
The ABCs of Federal Court Pleading
2011
COPAA Annual Conference
Using 504 and the ADA in Special Education Advocacy
2011
COPAA Annual Conference
Litigating Claims for Retaliation and Interference with Rights
2010
Pediatric Novemberfest
An Overview of Eligibility for Services Under Federal Law
2010
COPAA Annual Conference
Legal and Effective Transition Planning After IDEA 2004
2009
ESY Presentation
Extended School Year Questions and Answers
2009
COPAA Conference
Cross-Examining School District Expert Witnesses
2008
COPAA Conference
Legal Issues Related to Harassment and Bullying
2007
COPAA Conference
Legal Issues Related to Harassment and Bullying
2007
Cheltenham SNAG Presentation
Ten Steps to Being an Effective Parent Advocate
2007
2008 Pennsylvania IDEA Regulations
New state regulations implementing IDEA
2006
Haddonfield CCSLN Presentation
New Jersey Regulations - IDEA 2004
Languages
French
Italian
Activity
Legal Answers