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Practice area: Education, Guardianship, Lawsuits and disputes, Discrimination
Denise Rekem is very knowledgeable in the field of Special Education. I needed advice about modifying an IEP and accommodations in the public schools. She helped me understand what the school is required to do and offered many practical solutions. She is very personable and makes you feel at ease. She is definitely the lawyer you'd want fighting for your child's rights!
When you have a special needs child, it makes the world of a difference to have an attorney by your side. But not just any attorney. Lisa Parles and Denise Rekem are not only two exceptional attorneys with expertise in education law, they are wonderful human beings. For many years, our little boy was not getting the services, help, and support that he needed. As a result, both our son and our family suffered greatly. We felt incredibly overwhelmed, frustrated, hopeless, and confused. Our son's behaviors were becoming worse and worse and it was affecting all aspects of our lives. That was until Lisa Parles and Denise Rekem became involved. For the first time in years, we felt as though we were finally being taken seriously. It was immediately apparent to Lisa and Denise that our son was not in the appropriate placement. They referred us to two experts whose insights into our son were incredibly perceptive and accurate. These experts made observations, wrote extensive reports and outlined a plan that would best serve his educational, social and emotional needs. Their recommendations were used by Lisa and Denise to convince our school district to make the appropriate placement for our son and to obtain home support for him and our family. When they came into our lives, they gave us hope, inspiration, and brought positive changes to our son and family. They fought for us and did not settle for anything less than what our child and family were entitled to. As soon as they became involved with our family, the district staff and personnel changed their attitudes completely. Our son is doing well in his new school and at home and our entire family dynamic has changed for the better.
Denise is one of the most inspiring and energetic people I have ever met. Naturally brilliant, generous and gregarious, she is exactly the kind of attorney who becomes a true partner supporting her clients. I can think of no one I would trust more to advocate on behalf of a family member.
Denise Rekem is an excellent attorney. She has helped several of my patients with their legal concerns.
Denise is that rare attorney with a mission -- and the talent and top-flight education to pursue it. For her, ensuring that her clients reach the best possible educational outcomes for their children is not just a career, it is a calling.
Denise Rekem has assisted my patients with the onerous process of finding the right educational programming for their child or adolescent. She is extremely knowledgeable about education law and will "go to the mat" for her clients in procuring the most appropriate programs to meet their needs. She is particularly knowledgeable about autistic spectrum disorders. I highly recommend her as an educational and special needs attorney.
Its been great having Denise as our attorney. I am a lawyer and therefore think I understand what comprises good advocacy and good counsel. I really respect what an excellent all around attorney Denise is. She knows the law, the system and has the means to navigate it well.
Denise Dimson Rekem, Esq., focuses her practice on the representation of individuals with special needs and their families in the areas of early intervention, special education, transition and adult services, residential placements, guardianships, bullying and discipline. Ms. Rekem worked for several years at Weil Gotshal & Manges before taking time off to raise her three children, one of whom is diagnosed with AD/HD and the other two with CAPD. Her experience advocating for her sons led to her interest in advocacy for children with special educational needs. She returned to the practice of law focusing on the rights of persons with disabilities.
Ms. Rekem is a Board Member of JESPY House in South Orange, NJ and a frequent lecturer in the community. She has published a number or articles addressing the rights of persons with disabilities.
Ms. Rekem received her JD from New York University School of Law where she was a member of the Review of Law and Social Change journal. She received her BA with distinction from the University of Michigan.
Address: 675 Morris AvenueSuite 200, Springfield, NJ, USA
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/deniserekem/
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