Highly successful and dedicated litigator with over 20 years of focused legal experience in special education. Uniquely skilled with a graduate degree in special education and personal experience in the area. Effective collaborator with a track record of resolving issues between educational leadership, parents, students, and key stakeholders. National practice representing high-achieving students in need of testing accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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Acquired: 2021
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State: New York
Acquired: 1998
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Acquired: 2007
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3110 Main St., Buikding C, Los Angeles, CA, 90405
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Posted by anonymous | January 18, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
This attorney was the worse she reviewed my childs whole record in less then a couple hours then said he didn't have a case after charging me $300 for non sense advice via email. An attorney has taken my childs case and listened and was able to see my concerns. This was the worst experience and I am...
Posted by Xochitl Caballero | September 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney
She did a lot for my son ,he is in the right class,he is doing very good with the services he need .thank you Allison.
Posted by Fadi | May 29, 2023 | Hired Attorney
I really cannot speak highly enough about Allison and her tremendous work! She is excellent and outstanding in every respect. When we found ourselves caught in a nightmarish situation with our son's school district, we interviewed at least 5 attorneys before ultimately choosing Allison. It was the be...
Posted by Caroline | June 11, 2022 | Consulted Attorney
I consulted with Allison regarding the accommodations process for the California bar exam. She provided invaluable advice and my accommodations were ultimately granted in full. I would highly recommend her to anyone navigating the bar exam accommodations process.
Posted by Nia | April 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney
I met with Allison because my daughters school refused to give her speech therapy. Thanks to Allison, my daughter gets speech therapy twice a week at school. The school also has to make up speech sessions that my daughter would have had since the start of school. And the school had to pay all my lega...
"I highly endorse this lawyer. She is one of a kind. Experienced, passionate, fierce, strategic and reasonable when she needs to be. Outstanding in every respect!"
"I highly endorse Allison. She is smart, knowledgeable and passionate about helping children with special needs."
"Allison Hertog is an experienced, skilled and compassionate attorney in a very specialized area of law. She provides an exceptional level of advocacy for her clients. I strongly recommend and endorse her."
"Allison Hertog is an excellent special education lawyer. I am both a client and a trial lawyer and have been impressed with Allison's insight as a former special needs educator, her abilities as a skilled attorney, and her compassion. I highly recommend and endorse Allison Hertog."
"Allison is the only lawyer I know who devotes her work to advocating for students with special needs and has the right background to do it. If seeking advice and advocacy for a special needs child, I would give her a call."
"Allison is one of those rare attorneys who's professionalism is driven forward by her compassion for kids and her passion for educational excellence. I have worked with her and can personally attest to Allison's knowledge, professionalism, and natural abilities as an attorney and educator. Would would never hesitate to recommend her to parents seeking an appropriate education for their child."
"I endorse Allison Hertog for her work in special education matters. I've known her through her active participation in the Florida Association of Special Education Attorneys. She has a rare mix of experience in the legal and education fields, which together help her advocate for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. I hired Allison to represent my son in an action against our local public school system. As an attorney, I worked closely with Allison during the pendency of the case. Thanks to Allison, we were able to get the matter settled fairly quickly without going to hearing. I was extremely satisfied with the outcome of this case, which would not have been possible without Allison's superlative legal skills and her knowledge of the educational system."
"I endorse Allison. She's very smart, caring and dilligent and I would trust any of my clients with her care."
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2021
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Client's Choice, Avvo
2013
Client's Choice, Avvo
1995
Graduation with Recognition, Loyola Law School of Los Angeles
2021 - Present
President, Hertog Education Law, PC
2006 - Present
Founder, Making School Work, P.L.
2013 - 2019
Founder, Bridge2Excellence, Inc.
2002 - 2005
Educational Therapist, Allison Hertog
2000 - 2001
Learning Specialist, The Hewitt School
1999 - 2000
Attorney, Children's Law Center
1997 - 1999
Associate Attorney, Szold & Brandwen
1991 - 1992
Teacher, The Reece School
2019 - Present
Disability Rights Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2010 - Present
Step Up for StudentsBoard of Directors
2006 - Present
Council of Parent Attorneys and AdvocatesAttorney Member
2006 - Present
Florida Association of Special Education AttorneysAttorney Member
2009 - 2010
Florida School Choice Parent AssociationState Appointee
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JD - Juris Doctor
1991
MA - Masters Special Education
1989
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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McKay Scholarshps - Accountability to Parents
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Response to Intervention and the McKay Scholarship
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Special Needs School Vouchers CLE
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