is a litigation and advocacy firm dedicated to protecting the civil rights of children. With a particular focus on the special education needs of children, the firm tirelessly seeks equal access and equality of instruction and opportunity for children with special needs. Gina DeCresenzo, P.C., represents children and their parents in IEP meetings (also known as Committee on Special Education (CSE)
meetings), 504 meetings, impartial hearings, suspension hearings, manifestation determinations, appeals to the Commissioner of Education, and in state and federal court. Beyond special education, the firm counsels parents regarding Guardianships, Special or Supplemental Needs Trusts, Wills, Powers of Attorney, and benefits such as Social Security--all in order to establish a lifetime plan for each child. The firm also partners with Personal Injury firms in cases in both state and federal court involving injuries to children, including the abuse and mistreatment (physical, emotional, and/or verbal) of children suffered at the hands of school personnel. The firm represents clients across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut and has offices in White Plains, New York as well as in Wappingers Falls, New York.
