Michele Ford

Michele Ford has worked as an advocate for children with disabilities at the local and state levels. Ms. Ford is an actively engaged with The Pennsylvania State Education Association, is a Berks County Child and Adolescent Service System Program (CASSP) Advisory Committee member, facilitates the efforts at the Berks County SPELL support group, and is currently working with the Berks County Sheriff's department and the Berks County Mental Health/Mental Retardation program to bring Project Lifesaver to Berks County. She is a past Autism Society of Berks board member, a Pennsylvania Autism Task force sub committee member and a Health Choice Advisory Committee member. Ms. Ford is a dedicated community volunteer. She has been with McAndrews Law Offices, P.C. since 2009 and has extensive experience in special education.

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As 2010 marches forward without congressional action,many political observers are concerned that inaction in Washington will cause the Federal Estate Tax threshold to revert to $1,000,000.00. Everyone whose assets (including home, life insurance, retirement plans, and all other assets) which might exceed $1,000,000.00 should pay careful attention to news reports on this issue, and reevaluate their estate plan accordingly. Please watch for updates on the website and Facebook of McAndrews Law Offices, P.C. Read More →
In 1993, a Pennsylvania Federal District Court issued a landmark implementation order. In the case of Cordero v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the Court required all Pennsylvania agencies who are involved in the education of children with disabilities to coordinate their efforts and to ensure that the rights of children to a free appropriate public education are honored. Read The Full Order→
Heather Hulse, Esquire, of the Scranton office of McAndrews Law Offices recently won a significant decision before a Pennsylvania Special Education Hearing Officer. Read More →
McAndrews Law Offices’ attorney, Gabrielle Sereni, recently won a major victory in the Third Circuit Court of Appeals in a case arising out of the Philadelphia School District. Read More →
MCANDREWS LAW OFFICES FILES SUIT IN FEDERAL COURT TO PRESERVE COMPENSATORY EDUCATION RIGHTS OF A CHILD WHO ATTENDED AN INSOLVENT CHARTER SCHOOL.Read More →
ON JANUARY 27, 2010, THE PHILADELPHIA COURT OF COMMON PLEAS RECOGNIZED DENNIS MCANDREWS IN THE PRO BONO HONOR ROLL FOR THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR THE YEAR 2009. The Certificate presented to Mr. McAndrews identified him as “An attorney whose pro bono work has been recognized by the judiciary as exemplary.” McAndrews Law Offices is committed to serving the community in multiple ways, and in providing services wherever possible to individuals in times of need in the areas of our expertise. Mr. McAndrews extends his thanks to the First Judicial District for this kind recognition!
THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE THIRD CIRCUIT AFFIRMED AWARD OF COUNSEL FEES TO FAMILY REPRESENTED BY MCANDREWS LAW OFFICES, P.C. The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit recently affirmed a ruling the District Court in Philadelphia which awarded reimbursement of counsel fees to a family represented by McAndrews Law Offices. Both the Court of Appeals and the District Court held that the School District of Philadelphia was responsible for payment of counsel fees, and that the work completed by McAndrews Law Offices in successfully pursuing compensatory education on behalf of a child with disabilities was fair, reasonable, and cost-effective.
Our Website Now Includes Extensive Videos. Our website now includes extensive videos regarding Estate Planning, Estate Administration, and Special Needs Trusts. Over four (4) hours of informational materials are provided in these seminars, and we invite visitors to our website to review these videos to obtain information about the process of developing appropriate estate planning documents and Special Needs Trusts, as well as administering the estates of decedents. We hope that you find these materials informative! View Videos →