Hertog Education Law - IEP Attorney - Making School Work

2025 was one of the most difficult years of my life as a parent navigating special education. My daughter was in a placement that was no longer appropriate for her needs, and the process of finding a better solution felt overwhelming and complex. I strongly believed she would thrive in her district of residence, but advocating for that outcome felt daunting and isolating. That changed when Allison became involved. Allison is an expert in her field and a fierce advocate for children with IEPs. She approaches her work with professionalism, integrity, and an unwavering focus on what is truly best for the student. The area of DHH is a complicated and often misunderstood part of special education, and Allison demonstrated deep knowledge, careful research, and a clear understanding of students’ rights and access to appropriate services. She took the time to study cases similar to ours, kept my daughter’s educational needs at the center of every conversation, and guided us through a very complex process with clarity and confidence. Because of Allison and her team’s expertise, we were able to reach an interim agreement that allowed my daughter to attend her district of residence, and ultimately a final agreement that allowed her to remain there—where she is thriving. There are times when even strong advocacy and a solid understanding of your child’s rights are not enough to navigate the IEP process alone. What made the difference for our family was Allison and her team. The stress and uncertainty we had been carrying for months lifted the moment she took our case. I will always be grateful for her leadership, expertise, and commitment to doing what is right for students.

Allison is an excellent attorney and Ed Advocate. She's highly experienced. She cares deeply about the children's educational and support needs. She is efficient and mindful of everyone's time. She is clear, trustworthy and fair. Thanks to Allison's representation we've had great success in a very difficult situation. We highly recommend her!!

We are so glad and thankful that we found Allison's services and she was able to take on our case. Allison is very detailed and thorough;. She made the process of dealing with our school district through this difficult process easy and handled everything. She helped us understand what was and was not prudent for us, and fought for our sons needs.

Choosing Hertog Education was one of the best decisions I ever made. I had consultations with other firms but none of them seemed to have the knowledge and personal experience that Allison had. There was consistent communication and clear explanations that ensured I understood every step of the legal process. I cannot recommend her enough to anyone that has to seek legal representation for IEP needs.

We can’t thank Allison enough for helping us through such an emotional and confusing process with LAUSD. From our very first conversation, she made us feel heard and supported. She genuinely cared about our child and what our family was going through. Even during the moments when we felt completely overwhelmed, Allison was there to guide us step by step, always patient, kind, and honest. She explained every option clearly, never rushed us, and made sure we understood what was happening. While we are still in the process of getting our son an IEP and the behavioral supports in place, the strides we’ve made with Allison’s leadership have made this journey so much more attainable. For the first time, we can truly see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Allison Hertog and team went above and beyond to help me through a very stressful situation in which many times I felt hopeless. They were patient, understanding, and always made me feel like my case mattered. Communication was excellent, and their dedication showed in the results. I'm truly grateful for their hard work and highly recommend them to anyone looking for an attorney who genuinely cares about their clients. My child will finally receive the education he deserves. I can’t thank her enough! Option 3 - Short

An absolutely amazing experience. Ms. Hertog and staff took time to review my son's case, read every IEP and Psychology evaluation. She was totally prepared for our case and very persuasive at the mediation. In no time we has basically everything we had discussed that my son needed to prepare him for his future. I am more than grateful to her and her team.