The Law Office of Philippe J. Gerschel is a New York City based law firm that strives to set itself apart from others.
What sets us apart is not just what we do, it’s how we do it. We pride ourselves on clear communication, transparency, and treating every client with respect and personal attention. We understand the stress and uncertainty legal matters bring and work to make the process as clear and supportive as possible.
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With 20+ years of experience and proven results, we protect you and your rights.
Philippe J. Gerschel
Founder & Senior Lawyer
At the Law Office of Philippe J. Gerschel, our track record speaks for itself. From securing vital IEP services for children to getting criminal charges reduced or dismissed, and from winning tuition reimbursements to resolving complex real estate and traffic matters, we deliver results that make a meaningful difference in our clients’ lives.
Personalized Attention: Every case is handled directly by Attorney Philippe J. Gerschel, ensuring you get the focus and dedication your matter deserves.
Client-Centered Approach: We prioritize clear communication and transparency so you always understand your options and next steps.
Wonderful, wonderful attorney, Philippe Gerschel. Very professional yet amazing human aspect of calming me in a highly stressful court situation.
Over two he worked on my case, relentlessly and got it dismissed and all for the initial estimated fee. His words to me on the initial consultation were
"This is what I do." It gave me great confidence that even if the outcome went against me, that I would have had the best opportunity for a happy outcome. Bravo to a highly competent attorney.
Mr.Gerschel representation of my case was amazing I received a moving violation for failure to yield to a pedestrian in the fall of 2019 and due to the pandemic the case was drag out in traffic court for six years Mr.Gerschel never wavered and was able to resolve the violation with a full dismissal on 7/31/25 I highly recommend him and his law firm they are exceptional in their representation of clients thank you Philippe definitely will use your services again if needed without hesitation
I salute Philippe Gerschel for providing outstanding and the highly professional services to get my traffic ticket dismissed with No points and no fines. His extraordinary efforts and professional services were instrumental in the final dismissal of my traffic ticket case. I can honestly say Mr. Gerschel is the best of the best lawyer at what he does. He kept me fully informed every step of the process and is a great professional. I would like to put two more stars for his excellence!!
Mr. Gerschel helped us with a TLC case and it went great!
Since the beginning he was very attentive, thoughtful and professional.
He was able to turn a difficult situation less stressful.
We truly recommend him.
We have attorneys and associates in each practice area to expertly represent you.
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We help parents secure private school tuition, tutoring, related services, and compensatory education from DOE.
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Our attorneys attend CSE meetings, impartial hearings, and appeals, ensuring your child’s rights are protected.
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We obtain pendency orders so your child’s last IEP stays in effect during disputes.
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Guiding buyers and sellers through NYC property transactions with attention to detail.
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Former prosecutors now defending clients against corporate summons and criminal charges.
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We fight speeding, cellphone, and TLC violations, often without clients needing to appear in court.
“Tuition reimbursement NYC” refers to a legal remedy under IDEA that repays parents for private-school tuition when the public school fails to provide FAPE. This blog will walk you through when reimbursement applies, how it compares to public-school services, notice and filing rules, and what evidence persuades hearing officers. What FAPE Requires—and Why...
A pendency order (the “stay-put” rule) keeps your child in the last agreed-upon placement—with the same services—while a special education dispute is pending in NYC. This blog will walk you through what pendency is, when it starts, how to invoke it, funding and duration rules, limits under recent case law, and practical...
An IEP implementation failure in NYC occurs when the Department of Education does not deliver the services, accommodations, or placement promised in your child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). Parents have legal rights to enforce compliance under IDEA. This blog will walk you through what constitutes an IEP failure, why it matters, the steps...
Your expert for your Individual Education Plans
