Attorneys & Advocates
Whitted + Takiff, LLC
Attorneys & Advocates · Northbrook, IL
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Focus
IEP disputes 504 plans due process special education advocacy
Area
Northbrook, IL
Description
A Northbrook firm representing parents and children across northern Illinois in IEP, Section 504, and special-education disputes.
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What this attorneys & advocate offers
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Whitted Takiff LLC is a special education law firm based in Northbrook, Illinois, representing parents and disabled students across northern Illinois counties and select out-of-state clients. The firm focuses on IEP and Section 504 advocacy, due process, and equal protection matters.
Attorneys & advocates
Neal E. Takiff — Partner
Shermin S. Ali-Andani — Partner
Deborah F. Weiss — Senior Attorney
Tracy E. Kotlarz — Of Counsel
Jacob D. Morales — Associate
Nina M. Hennessy — Associate
Laura M. Grigsby — Paralegal/Educational Advocate
E. Grace Patino — Paralegal/Educational Advocate
Ramon Moreno — Legal Assistant
Populations served
Students with disabilities Parents of children with disabilities
Services
Parent and student representation in special education matters IEP review and advocacy Section 504 plan advocacy Due process representation Educational consultation Legal news and publications FAQ resources for parents, institutions, and professionals E-newsletter for clients
Accreditations & approvals
Illinois State Bar Association Chicago Bar Association Lake County Bar Association
Phone
(847) 564-8662
Highlights
Serves clients across 9 northern Illinois counties (Cook, Lake, DuPage, Will, Kane, McHenry, Kendall, Boone, and DeKalb) plus select out-of-state clients; founding partner Neal Takiff is a trained mediator and teaches graduate-level education law at Dominican University and Aurora University.
Approach
We will take the time to learn about your child. We will educate you about the options available.
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What to look for in a attorneys & advocate
- Attorney (for due process / litigation) vs. advocate (for IEP meetings) — you may want either or both
- Experience specifically in special-education / IDEA law
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