Contact
Josh Sollenberger, Esq.
Philadelphia Ofc: (215) 234-1732
Pittsburgh Ofc: (412) 903-3700
Email: josh@education-rights.com
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JOSH SOLLENBERGER, ESQ.
Josh practices from our Exton (Philadelphia) office, but serves clients statewide in Pennsylvania and focuses his practice on student rights and special education. He attended Palmyra High School and received his undergraduate degree from Elizabethtown College where he competed in mock trial and pitched for the varsity baseball team.
Following his undergraduate studies, he moved to Philadelphia to attend The Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law. During his time in law school, he interned with the National Labor Relations Board and volunteered at a pro bono legal clinic in the city.
Upon graduating law school, he began working at a large plaintiff’s firm specializing in catastrophic personal injury. He managed a large number of case files and prides himself on maintaining open and transparent communication with each of his clients.
As a former high school and collegiate athlete, he can relate to the challenges student athletes may face throughout their education. Having completed his schooling amidst the pandemic, he is also familiar with virtual learning, and understands the difficulties it can present.
Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his Black Lab, Biggie. He also enjoys good meals with friends and family, golfing, skiing, and rooting for the Phillies and Penn State.
Education
B.A., Political Science, Elizabethtown College; Juris Doctorate, Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law
Bar Admission
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Affiliations
Pennsylvania Bar Association; Philadelphia Bar Association
Member, Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA)
Surrogate Parent for Special Education, Chester Co. Pennsylvania
Practice Areas
School Law, Student Rights, Special Education, Educator Rights
Recent Representative Cases*
Student Representation:
Avoided an unnecessary expulsion for a student after the school failed to properly evaluate for an IEP.
Avoided dismissal for a graduate student facing academic misconduct charges; negotiated a voluntary withdrawal allowing the student to continue his education elsewhere.
Educator / Faculty Representation:
Drafted and delivered demand letter for wrongfully terminated college employee resulting in the recovery of compensation for breach of contract and reimbursement of attorney fees.
Assisted educator in understanding and modifying an improvement plan proposed by the school in order to make the plan more effective and achievable.
Counseled educator through investigation with the Department of Education and negotiated more favorable resolution.
*The results shown are not necessarily indicative of the results that could be expected in any other matter, as the circumstances of each case are unique and involve multiple factors to consider along with possible outcomes.