When Your Rights Are Challenged, We Fight Back
Facing Discrimination? Feeling Powerless? If you are struggling to find equal access, inclusion, and dignity in school, at work, or in the community, you need an advocate. At Baikow Disability, Employment & Education Law, we are dedicated to protecting your rights and securing your future. We are tireless advocates for students, employees, and individuals.
I am an attorney with a practice built on deep experience in disability law and the civil rights issues that affect education, employment, and everyday life.
My commitment to this work is both professional and personal. As a parent of two children, I bring a real-world understanding of the challenges families face when seeking appropriate education and equal access.
I also bring a rare dual perspective from my prior career:
As a former litigator defending school districts, I have an insider's understanding of how districts operate, make decisions, and approach compliance.
Through my prior work in Legal Aid, I built a deep foundation in disability civil rights, including SSI appeals and Fair Housing Act claims.
Today, my practice is focused entirely on the plaintiff's side. I represent individuals and families in matters of education and employment, fighting for access, equity, and lasting results. My approach combines creative problem-solving, attention to detail, and persistent advocacy to turn complex legal requirements into clear, actionable strategy that protects my clients' futures.
Attorney
I understand how overwhelming it can feel to navigate the rules surrounding accommodation, access, and compliance. Whether you're a parent advocating for your child's education, an employee seeking workplace fairness, or an individual confronting systemic barriers, the legal process can feel confusing and impersonal.
I'm here to change that. My practice combines legal expertise with empathy, helping you understand your rights, assert them confidently, and achieve meaningful results. I partner with families, employees, and individuals to resolve conflicts, implement effective accommodations, and ensure equity under the ADA, Section 504, and IDEA.
When regulations clash with real-world needs, I bring clarity, strategy, and compassion to every case, so you can focus on what matters most: inclusion, dignity, and lasting fairness.
Disability and Workplace Accommodation
If your employer refused a reasonable accommodation, retaliated against you for requesting one, or pushed you out after a medical leave, I can help. I handle claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA), including interactive-process failures, wrongful termination, and disability-based harassment.
Employment Discrimination and Wage Claims
I represent employees facing discrimination based on race, sex, age, disability, religion, and other protected characteristics under federal and Pennsylvania law (Title VII, Section 1981, ADEA, PHRA). I also handle wage theft and unpaid compensation claims under the Pennsylvania Wage Payment and Collection Law (WPCL), severance and separation agreement review, and wrongful termination.
Special Education Law (IDEA and Section 504)
I help parents secure the services and placement their child is entitled to under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504. That includes IEP and 504 plan development, independent educational evaluations, compensatory education claims, and representation in due process hearings before the Office for Dispute Resolution.
Student Discipline and School Exclusion
If your child is facing suspension, expulsion, or removal from the classroom, I can step in to protect their rights. I represent families in manifestation determination hearings, challenge improper disciplinary removals, and fight school exclusion where a disability was ignored or unidentified. Schools are required to follow specific procedural safeguards before disciplining students with disabilities, and I hold them to it.
Social Security Disability (SSDI and SSI)
If your application for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) has been denied, I can help you appeal. I represent claimants at every stage of the process, from initial reconsideration through hearings before an Administrative Law Judge and Appeals Council review. I work to build a strong record that documents how your disability limits your ability to work, and I fight to get you the benefits you've earned.
Civil Rights and Accessibility
I advocate for people with disabilities facing barriers in schools, workplaces, and public settings, including enforcement of Title II and Title III of the ADA, Section 504 in educational institutions, and housing discrimination claims under the Fair Housing Act.
Early Intervention and Direct Advocacy
Not every dispute needs to start with a formal complaint. I provide direct advocacy and negotiation support at IEP meetings, workplace accommodation discussions, and severance negotiations to resolve conflicts before litigation becomes necessary.
