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Siana, Bellwoar & McAndrew, LLP provides cost- effective representation of all types
of school and education-related matters. Its attorneys are well-versed in the Pennsylvania
School Code, federal and state special education law, and public employment issues.
The Firm employs attorneys with a background in education – a former public school
teacher and former school board director – who are familiar with the management
policies, procedures, and personnel of Chester County school districts. This background
uniquely positions the Firm to represent the rights of parents and students.
This extensive background in public school districts, coupled with the Firm’s extensive
labor and employment background, provides strong and aggressive representation to
aggrieved public school teachers and administrators.
The school and special education law group represents families and educators in
numerous matters that include:
- Student civil rights (First Amendment, Due Process, Privacy)
- Student disciplinary matters
- Teacher & Administrator disciplinary matters
- Harassment, discrimination, and bullying
- Special Education matters
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News
Municipal Newsletter - Spring 2010
6/21/2010
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"Collecting Delinquent Municipal Fees" Seminar presented by Siana, Bellwoar & McAndrew, LLP
6/10/2010
On June 7, 2010, Stephen V. Siana, Michael G. Crotty, Eric M. Brown and Michael T. Taylor presented a seminar entitled “Collecting Delinquent Municipal Fees” on behalf of Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs (“PSAB”) at the Franklin Commons in the Borough of Phoenixville.
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When Does a Municipality "Approve" a Contract or an Application? by Andrew J. Bellwoar
6/9/2010
When Does a Municipality "Approve" a Contract or an Application? The Court of Common Pleas of Chester County recently decided an issue of significance for every municipality in Pennsylvania.
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Employer Alert - Employers Struggle With New Disability Law by: Christopher P. Gerber, Esquire
4/19/2010
The expansion of coverage under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) last year has resulted in confusion over what actually constitutes a "disability."
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Siana Firm Prevails in First Amendment Case by Christopher P. Gerber, Esquire
4/19/2010
On April 14, 2010, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment in favor of Chalfont Borough in favor of Chalfont Borough in Knight v. Drye et al. where the Plaintiff police officer claimed that Borough officials unlawfully terminated him in retaliation for alle
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Siana, Bellwoar & McAndrew, LLP Wins Major Victory for Police Officers!
1/15/2010
Siana, Bellwoar & McAndrew, LLP Wins Major Victory for Police Officers!
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Municipal Newsletter - Spring 2009
7/14/2009
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Councilwoman Immune from Defamation Lawsuit
7/6/2009
In June 2009, attorneys for Siana, Bellwoar & McAndrew, LLP successfully defended a Borough a Councilwoman who allegedly made defamatory remarks about the Borough Council President during public meetings.
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