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"One of the specialties of our law firm is representing parents of children with disabilities in education law cases.  In this practice area we find that parents often receive valuable assistance from non-lawyer advocates when dealing with school districts and negotiating the special education and section 504 processes.  Frequently our clients work with Buckley Hugo of Midcoast Advocacy to obtain these advocacy services.  Buckley is very knowledgeable about the subject matter, highly organized in his approach, a consummate professional in his dealings with clients and school representatives, and a tenacious advocate for kids with disabilities.  He provides his clients with critical insights and support that can help ensure that their children receive the appropriate education to which they are entitled by law."  – Dick O’Meara, Murray, Plumb & Murray, Portland, ME

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"Buckley Hugo’s collaborative and informed approach to advocacy has proven successful in securing the services and support our son needs to succeed  in the public school setting.   Buckley understands the political, emotional and legal aspects of the Special Education process and helps families craft the best IEP’s for their children.  Buckley came to work with us at a time when we questioned the quality of our son’s IEP  goals and his program in general.   With his unique experience as a  negotiator and  understanding of the IDEA law,  Buckley was able to make recommendations and advocate for  appropriate services for our son  in PET  meetings and in  written communications with our school.  I have found the entire experience working with Buckley Hugo to be educational and beneficial in so many ways.  I plan to continue working with Midcoast Advocacy for the duration of our Special Education program years."   -  Cape Elizabeth Parent

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"As a parent of a child with an emotional disability who was failing in public school, we did not know where to turn for help. That was before we met Buckley Hugo from Midcoast Advocacy and enlisted his services. Our child’s emotional disability adversely affected his educational performance. Through Buckley, we learned our child was entitled to special services at his high school that he was not receiving. Buckley helped us to know what type of services to ask for from our school in order for our child to learn.  Buckley has been a tireless advocate for our child, attending all the IEP and 504 meetings to ensure our teen is receiving the special services for him to succeed at a public school. It’s nice to have an advocate like Buckley who has only the best interest of our child when it comes to a free appropriate public education."  - Grateful Parents from the Boothbay Region

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"Buckley Hugo is very professional and knowledgeable about Maine's Special Education Regulations and will advocate for your child in a fair manner.  He advocated for us at our triennial IEP meetings and if we had not had his assistance the school would have changed vital services for our daughter.  Thank you for the hard work you have done for us." - Yarmouth Parents

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"After four years of struggling with our daughter's special education program, we found Buckley Hugo of Midcoast Advocacy.  He advocated for us with his experience with the special education laws.  He was professional and effective at the IEP meetings with recommendations for an appropriate plan for our daughter to be on track with her graduation.  We now feel confident at the IEP meetings and that our daughter is receiving the education she deserves."  - Bridgton Parents

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"Your expertise was critical in resolving a serious dispute with our school district.  It will be great to enjoy the summer knowing that our son will be in good hands this Fall.  Thank you for your guidance!  You helped us more than you can imagine. We're planning on calling you for every IEP meeting in the future."  - Parents from RSU1