New York - Lawyers
Basic Profile Info
- Name: Karen Ford Edler
- Experience: 40 years of experience
- Practice Summary: Education Law, Real Estate Law, Estate Planning ...
- Jurisdictions: New Jersey, Southern District of New York
- Website: https://www.pricemeese.com/attorneys-staff/of-counsel/karen-f-edler/
Education
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New York Law School
J.D. | Labor Law (1981 - 1984)
Honors: Graduated cum laudeManaging Editor of New York Law School Journal of International and Comparative Law -
Dickinson College
B.A. | Political Science, Latin (1977 - 1981)
Honors: Graduated cum laude
Experience
- School Law committee member: New Jersey State Bar (2013 - Current)
- Mentro: Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (2005 - Current)
Associations
- New Jersey State Bar Association School Law Committee: Member (2014 - Current)
- New Jersey Special Education Practioners: Member (2007 - Current)
- Volunteer Lawyers for Justice: Pro Bono Attorney and Mentor (2003 - Current)
- New Jersey State Bar # 026451984: Member (1984 - Current)
Jurisdictions
- New Jersey (Since 1984)
- Southern District of New York (Since 2005)
- 3rd Circuit (Since 2004)
- U.S. Supreme Court (Since 1985)
- United States Tax Court (Since 2006)
Fees
- Free Consultation Short initial telephone call to determine if paid consultation or representation is needed.
- Credit Cards Accepted Mastercard, Visa, American Express and Discover
- Rates, Retainers and Additional Information Fees may be paid by eCheck and debit cards.
Practice Areas
- Education Law
- Real Estate Law: Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes
- Estate Planning: Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Employment Law: Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination
- Social Security Disability
- Civil Rights: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Employment
- Landlord Tenant: Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Tenants' Rights
Languages
- English
Contact Info
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| Monday: | 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Tuesday: | 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday: | 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Thursday: | 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Friday: | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Saturday: | Closed (Today) |
| Sunday: | Closed |
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Biography
Karen Ford Edler is the creator of the Price, Meese, Shulman & D'Arminio, P.C. Education Law Group. She champions for parents and students to secure a complimentary, suitable public education for students with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA”), Section 504 & associated statutes. Ms. Edler's offerings encompass assessing Individual Education Plans (“IEP”) & Section 504 Plans, participating in meetings and initiating due process petitions when necessary. Ms. Edler advocates for students with any educational concerns including academic challenges, school disciplinary cases, bullying incidents, and college academic and disciplinary issues. Ms. Edler manages special needs planning, Special Needs Trusts, guardianship applications & social security appeals. Ms. Edler is a part of the New Jersey State Bar Association’s School Law Committee & the New Jersey Special Education Practitioners group. Ms. Edler volunteers as an attorney and guide for Volunteer Lawyers for Justice. In 2019, Ms. Edler served as a law clerk to the Honorable Robert E. Hamer, J.S.C. Ms. Edler achieved her law degree, with honors, from New York Law School & held the position of Managing Editor of the NYLS Journal of International and Comparative Law. Ms. Edler is an honors graduate of Dickinson College. Ms. Edler also practices in commercial real estate, corporate transactions & commercial leasing. Ms. Edler served as the Public Defender in a local municipality. Ms. Edler is licensed to practice law in New Jersey, the District Court of New Jersey, the Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, the District Court of the Southern District of New York, the Tax Court, and the US Supreme Court. Karen Edler was chosen for the 2021 list of AV Preeminent lawyers. This recognition is granted by Martindale-Hubbell. Information on the selection process can be found at https://www.martindale.com/ratings-and-reviews/. No part of this advertisement has been endorsed by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.