Allison Louise Hertog
About Allison
Biography
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).
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
27 years | 200 cases
22 years | 15 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in California for 5 years
State: California
Acquired: 2021
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 28 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 18 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
Hertog Education Law, PC
3110 Main St., Buikding C, Los Angeles, CA, 90405
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Allison Louise Hertog's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
42 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | 2 stars
Posted by anonymous | November 19, 2018 | Education
Not much help
We met with her for a consultation for $250 in which she basically told us what we already read in Wrightslaw publications (which she read from during our consultation) especially his volume on Special Education law. Our middle school child was gifted with ADD & ODD and experts recommended boarding s...
Allison Hertog
Replied last August 28, 2012I very sorry you were unhappy with our consultation. I am often as frustrated as you are with what the public school system is legally required, and is willing, to provide to all students with disabilities - and particularly to Gifted students with disabilities. I've learned the hard way that it is especially difficult for a Gifted child to obtain an IEP, though obtaining a 504 Plan is much easier since the amendments to the Americans with Disabilities Act in 2009. I am very conscious about not promising my prospective clients more than can be reasonably delivered and I'm sorry that you perceived it as a lack of passion or support. As a high-achiever with learning disabilities myself - who was retained in the second grade - I could not be more empathetic with your child's plight. If you'd like to have a phone consultation free of charge, I'd be happy to provide that.
Allison Louise Hertog's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"I endorse Allison. She is creative, hard-working, very smart, and an excellent advocate."
"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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Experience
Honors
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
Work Experience
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
Associations
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
Sample of Legal Cases
Settled.
Prevailed
Survived Motion to Dismiss and Settled
Survived Motion to Dismiss and Settled
Client prevailed
Client prevailed
Client prevailed.
Education
1995
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
MA - Masters Special Education
1989
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2021
2020
2020
2019
2015
2014
2012
2012
McKay Scholarshps - Accountability to Parents
2012
2011
2011
2010
2009
Response to Intervention and the McKay Scholarship
2008
Special Needs School Vouchers CLE
Publications
2020
2017
2014
2014
2013
2012
2012
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Can i sue a school district?
27 May 2021
Is there a federal law prohibiting schools from requiring a student to take ADHD medication?
17 Oct 2012
Special education: How do you write a request to terminate your child's IEP?
22 Sep 2012