Milton Kerstein

Kerstein, Coren & Lichtenstein, LLP

Milton Kerstein Business Law

Kerstein, Coren & Lichtenstein, LLP

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Biography:
Milton L. Kerstein is an experienced attorney specializing in regulatory, administrative, education and employment law, as well as criminal and civil litigation. He has a national practice including appearances in both state and federal court, as well as numerous appearances before administrative tribunals in Washington, D.C.

Milt has been involved in all aspects of education law including pre-kindergarten, K-12 and higher education. He regularly works with families dealing with student discipline issues including Title IX complaints, as well as with children with special needs. It is not unusual to find Milt defending a student who is facing discipline at a private or public school or representing students at colleges and universities. Milt and his team are also very experienced with the special needs issues involving IEPs and 504 Plans. He brings a wealth of experience in securing the best outcomes possible for children and families as they navigate the educational system and is deeply familiar with the applicable laws in both Massachusetts and the United States.

Prior to becoming a lawyer, Milt worked in higher education for more than a decade and served in various roles at colleges and universities throughout the United States. It was his experience working in student services and financial services that prompted Milt to pursue a career in law. Colleges and universities now turn to Milt when they are faced with complex legal and regulatory challenges.

Milt received his law degree from Suffolk University Law School and has integrated his expertise in the drafting and analysis of regulations as well as his experience within higher education and with professional licensing boards into the practice of law.

Milt is a founding member of KCL.

Representative Experience:

• Colleges and universities in higher education matters, including regulatory issues, employment law, contracts, certification and accreditation issues, and in matters involving the state and federal Department of Education.
• Colleges and universities in financial aid matters, including Title IV issues, student consumer issues and student bankruptcy.
• Professionals before their licensing boards, including the Board of Registration in Medicine, the Board of Registration in Dentistry, the Board of Registration of Psychologists, Board of Registration of Social Workers and the Board of Registration in Nursing.
• Health professionals in a variety of matters, including disciplinary actions, fraud and abuse investigations and third-party audits.
• Individuals in employment disputes, including litigation, arbitration and mediation.

Non-Profit Experience:

Milt is actively involved in both local and global organizations, including serving as:

• General counsel to Planet Aid Inc., which assists developing nations worldwide.
• General counsel to Save One Life, Inc., a charity which assists hemophiliacs worldwide.

Speaking & Writing:

Milt has been writing and presenting for over 25 years and has presented at and/or been published in regional and national professional conferences and publications. His articles are have appeared in the following organization’s newsletters and/or he has been invited to speak at by invitation of the following:

• The Massachusetts Association of Student financial Aid Administrators (MASFAA), including writing the Financial Aid, the Law and Your School column in the MASFAA newsletter
• The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA)
• The Eastern Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (EASFAA)