Connecticut Child’s Rights Attorney

Your child is a precious gift that means everything to you

The Law Office of Phillip J. Cohn, LLC, is a law practice dedicated to helping families with any type of child’s rights dispute, from early childhood to adulthood. Our goal is to help protect you and your child from harm and ensure fair treatment in the schools and courts. The Law Office of Phillip J. Cohn, LLC, is of counsel to Goldman, Gruder & Woods, LLC, a full-service firm with experience in litigation, corporate, and real estate law.

Protecting children and adults with disabilities and special needs

At the Law Office of Phillip J. Cohn, LLC, we have a unique sensitivity to helping children and adults with disabilities and special needs. We are knowledgeable regarding the many special challenges children and adults with disabilities face in the schools and courts. We are experienced in education law, juvenile law, criminal law, and the laws governing children’s rights and special education. The firm is skilled in identifying problems, proposing remedies, and negotiating solutions to protect the rights of children and adults with disabilities, including:

  • Autism / Asperger Syndrome / Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD / ADHD)
  • Dyslexia
  • Tourette Syndrome
  • Personality Disorder
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Depression and Anxiety

We will advocate for you and your child’s rights if:

  • Your child has special needs, such as autism or learning disabilities, and you need help acquiring appropriate educational services and/or out-of-district placement.
  • Your child is facing suspension or expulsion from school.
  • Your family is dealing with a residency dispute with the school system.
  • You or your child has been accused of a crime or arrested.
  • You or your child is facing academic or disciplinary charges from a college or university.
  • Your family is dealing with a child custody and visitation matter.
  • Your family is experiencing any type of child’s rights dispute, from early childhood to adulthood.
  • When you or your child’s voice is taken away, we can help

If you feel that you or your child’s rights have been denied, and you need help navigating the complex educational and legal systems, we can help. We know the Connecticut school systems and courts, and how to protect children. Contact us today at 203-604-6770.