About
They have been representing families of special needs children for over 80 years combined. The firm's focus is on helping parents access special education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), a federal law that guarantees all disabled children a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). They also provide representation to private residential and day providers that contract with school districts to provide special education to students for whom no appropriate publicly provided education is available. The firm's philosophy is centered around maximizing the benefit to the children and minimizing an adversarial relationship with school districts, while also mitigating the legal cost. They have experience working with students who have severe mental health, neurological, or learning disorders, as well as those with autism, severe learning differences, and other disabilities. Zatopa & Stephens is located in San Francisco, California, and can be reached at (415) 896-1400 or info@zsk-law.com.
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Services & specialties
Special Education Law
Zatopa & Stephens assists parents of children with disabilities in accessing special education services and placement under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Injuries to Children
The firm provides referrals to legal counsel who specialize in injuries to disabled children for families whose children have been injured and who therefore may have legal recourse for those injuries.
Non-public Special Education Schools
Zatopa & Stephens represents non-profit and for-profit corporations that contract with public school districts to provide special education, residential, mental health, and other services and programs to children and adults with disabilities.