Special Cases

September 26, 2008
autism

Josephine, a Nassau County parent who requested that her last name not be mentioned, felt her school district wasn’t meeting the needs of her daughter, now 15, who has an autism spectrum disorder and was getting bullied in school. Over a period of a year and a half, Josephine attended half a dozen meetings with the district. After getting nowhere, she hired an attorney, who within four months negotiated a placement for her daughter outside the district in a private, special needs school.

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For Some Attorneys, Charity Begins At Home

September 26, 2008
Brad Gerstman

While many attorneys join boards to make connections, others work on behalf of causes for which they have a personal connection. Brad Gerstman, partner at GerstmanSchwartz, became involved helping people with autism and their families after his son was diagnostic as autistic. “At the core of everything with lawyers, you learn how to be an advocate,” Gerstman said.

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Suozzi Names Bradley Gerstman Co-Chair of Nassau Autism Coalition

September 25, 2008
Tom Suozzi and Bardley Gerstman

Bradley L. Gerstman, was named Co-Chair of the Nassau Autism Coalition by Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi on September 8, 2008. The Nassau Autism Coalition was formed to create a platform for the top issues faced by Long Island families affected by autism, and to effect solutions working in concert with both the State and Federal government.

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Prominent Attorney Bradley Gerstman to be Featured Speaker at Autism Fundraiser

June 17, 2008
Bradley L. Gerstman

Bradley L. Gerstman will be the featured speaker at a fundraiser for Autism Speaks, the nation’s largest autism advocacy organization, on Monday evening, June 23, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. at the Havana Cigar Club in the Carlton Restaurant, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow, New York. This special event will include an auction of sports memorabilia and other unique items.

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Brad Gerstman Heads Successful Fundraiser for Autism Research

January 30, 2008
Autism Speaks

Bradley Gerstman, prominent Long Island attorney, lobbyist and company president, was the featured speaker at a recent fundraiser for Autism Speaks, the nation’s largest autism advocacy organization. The proceeds will contribute to the funding and facilitating of autism research. The event, sponsored by Tobacco Plaza in Great Neck, was held at the Havana Cigar Club at the Carlton Restaurant in Eisenhower Park.

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Bradley Gerstman and Family Honored at Hofstra University Autism Awareness Day

November 19, 2007
Autism Speaks

Bradley Gerstman, leading Long Island attorney, lobbyist and company president, and his family were among those honored at Hofstra University’s Autism Awareness Day, held during the 2007 home opener for Hofstra basketball. The Gerstmans were recognized for their efforts on behalf of Autism Speaks, the nation’s largest autism advocacy organization, at a special halftime presentation.

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