Attorneys from Sweet Stevens Deliver Presentation to York County Student Complex Needs Fair
News Release
New Britain, PA – Two attorneys from Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams LLP delivered an informative presentation to a recent agency fair for parents of students with complex needs. The event, held at Dover Area High School, offered an opportunity for parents to connect with local agencies and learn how to navigate the complex system of supports for their special needs, school-aged children throughout York County, PA.
Hosted by the Dover Area School District, the event included representatives from a consortium of eight school districts in York County, as well as agencies that provide resources and support to students who may require long-term, life-long support. There was an opportunity for parents to visit with each agency and network following the formal program.
Partner Karl A. Romberger, Jr. and Of Counsel Marcie M. Romberger gave the opening presentation on navigating the post-school world for adults with disabilities. They discussed state and federal programs, such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI); waivers for adults with autism or intellectual disabilities; legal considerations of powers of attorney and guardianships; and financial considerations, such as Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts and special needs trusts.
Karl Romberger advises school entities about special education, student services, school-behavioral health placement reimbursement disputes, civil rights, policy development, contracts and service provider arrangements. He also represents educational institutions in administrative hearings, including special education cases, MOU reimbursement actions, and actions before the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, and litigation in both state and federal courts.
Marcie Romberger concentrates her work in the areas of Special Education, Student Services and Civil Rights Defense. She has an extensive background in business, the private practice of law, education, and government. In education law, she brings the valuable perspective of having worked in law firms on behalf of both students/families and school entities.
Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams, LLP was formed in 1995 by nine experienced education lawyers who created the first private law practice in Pennsylvania dedicated entirely to Education Law. Since then, the firm has grown to 26 attorneys who represent over 290 school and municipal entities as Solicitors or as Special Counsel in more than 50 counties throughout Pennsylvania, and in additional practice areas, such as Construction Law, Tax Assessment Appeals, Audit of Operations and Practices, Real Estate Law and Oil, Gas and Mineral Law.