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Our Values

Every decision starts with one question:

What does your child need to learn, grow, and feel safe?

We look beyond labels, test scores, and behavior charts. We focus on the whole child and build upon their strengths to help boost their weaknesses. We push for services and supports that are needed, not what the school wants to provide.

We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards, always keeping the child’s needs and best interests at the heart of everything we do. We believe every child deserves an education that supports their unique strengths, challenges, and potential. Through honesty, transparency, and principled special education advocacy, we help families make informed decisions while protecting their child’s educational rights and well-being. 

We understand that navigating the special education process can be overwhelming and emotional for families. We listen with compassion, recognize each child’s unique needs, and advocate for the services and supports they deserve. Our empathetic approach combines understanding with effective advocacy, helping families feel heard, supported, and empowered while working toward a Stress-Free IEP® experience. 

We’re not here to pick fights for the sake of it. We’re here to solve problems. 

We believe the best outcomes happen when parents and schools work together. That doesn’t mean we agree with the school team all the time. It means we use firm, clear advocacy, data driven support for your child’s needs, and creative problem-solving to move the conversation forward, and focused on your child, instead of getting stuck in “us vs. them.” 

When conflict is necessary, we engage with professionalism and purpose—never just to make noise. 



At Shefter Law, PA these are not just words—they are commitments we live by. We are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children with special needs and their families, one case at a time.


Our Team

At Shefter Law, P.A., you’re not just working with one person—you’re building a village. Every member of our team is here to support your family as you move toward a Stress-Free IEP® experience.

Frances Shefter

Education Attorney & Advocate

Founder of Shefter Law, P.A.

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Sarit Klein

Education Attorney & Advocate

Special Education Legal Strategist

Shane Lutchman

Firm Manager

Client Happiness Coordinator

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Coleman Koahela

Intake Specialist

Case Analysis Coordinator

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Kevin Hoyos

Automation

Systems Intelligence Coordinator

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