Heather M. Hulse, J.D., M.S., M.A.

Heather M. Hulse, J.D., M.S., M.A. was named a shareholder with McAndrews Law Offices, P.C. in January 2010, in recognition of her extraordinary accomplishments for the firm and the clients the firm is privileged to serve. She has been a member of the firm since May of 1999, where she contributes her diverse educational and professional background.

Ms. Hulse’s practice consists of Special Education Law, Special Needs Trusts, Estate Planning, and Guardianships. She has broad knowledge in the area of Special Needs Trusts and has presented on the topic for the Philadelphia Bar Association, Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association, and World Congress Expo on Disabilities. In addition, Ms. Hulse’s extensive background in the area of psychology provides her with considerable understanding of students with learning differences.

• Professional History

Ms. Hulse graduated cum laude from West Virginia University with a Major in Psychology and a Minor in Sociology. In 1998, she received a Master of Arts in General Psychology from Marywood University. In 2004, Ms. Hulse further specialized in a dual-degree program, earning a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from Drexel University and a Juris Doctor from Villanova University School of Law.

While pursing her Juris Doctor, Ms. Hulse was a student attorney at the Center for Child Advocates in Philadelphia where she developed a research proposal on measurable outcomes and strategies for child advocacy for children with special education needs. The purpose of the proposal was to evaluate the work of child advocate attorneys and to achieve improved quality of special education for children involved with the child welfare system. As part of her Master’s program at Drexel University, Ms. Hulse presented on “Factors Determining the Efficacy of Alternative Education Programs” at the American Psychological Law Society Conference.

In addition to her current legal practice, Ms. Hulse has extensive experience in psychology, including the administration of forensic psychological evaluations and providing therapy to children and adolescents.

Heather is also the mother of two beautiful children.

• Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania

• Practice Areas

Estate Planning

Estate Administration

Special Needs Trusts

Special Education Law

Guardianships

• Testimonials

“Our entire experience with Heather was terrific. Heather took a great deal of pressure off of me. It was wonderful to have someone actually know what had to be done and then getting it done. Any questions I had were always answered, and should there be a future problem I know that you will be there again. Thanks so much for your help!”

— K.Z.

 

“Working with Heather was the best experience I’ve ever had. The team work at McAndrews Law Offices is unbelievable. My children are so pleased that they now get the best care possible in school – it makes me want to cry! Thank you so very much for helping me and my children to a better life!”

—G.H.

 

“I came to Heather at a time in my life and my son’s life, when I thought school was never going to be any better. We were wrong! She guided us through a process with the school district and we came out on the other end shining. She believed in our case and fought to get the services my son needed. When I count my blessings, I count her twice.”

—F.K.