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Special Education Attorney Providers in Albany
McNamee Lochner Titus & Williams P.C. - Education / Special Education
📍 677 Broadway
Young/Sommer LLC - Education Practice Group
📍 5 Palisades Drive, Suite 300
Parker, Waichman, Alonso LLP (education/disability matters in Capital Region)
📍 One Tower Place, Suite 200
Pierro, Connor & Strauss, LLC - Special Needs Planning & Advocacy
📍 4 Pine West Plaza, Suite 402
Tully Rinckey PLLC - Education Law (Albany office)
📍 441 New Karner Road, Suite 201
Honeywell Law Firm PLLC - Special Education Law
📍 4 Pine West Plaza, Suite 405
McCall Sweeney & Silva, PC - Education Law
📍 159 Wolf Road, Suite 300
📍 11 Dove Street
Justia-listed Education & Special Education Attorneys (various Albany attorneys)
📍 62 State St Suite 1000
What to Look For in Special Education Attorney
Special education attorneys represent families in disputes with school districts, file due process complaints, and negotiate settlements to ensure children receive appropriate educational services.
- ✓Specialization in special education law
- ✓Experience with your district
- ✓Track record of successful cases
- ✓Clear fee structure
- ✓Responsiveness and communication
Insurance: Legal fees are not covered by insurance. Many attorneys offer free consultations. If you prevail, the school district may be required to pay attorney fees.
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Your Regional Office
Capital District, Taconic & Hudson Valley DDRO
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📍 500 Balltown Road, Schenectady, NY 12304, Schenectady 12304
📱 Intake: (518) 388-0175 (Contact the Front Door)
🕐 Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (General Office Hours - may vary for specific programs)
Individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities who meet New York State residency requirements and are determined eligible by OPWDD.
New York Resources
Key Laws
Autism Insurance Reform Act
Requires health insurance to cover autism diagnosis and treatment including ABA therapy.
Timothy's Law
Mental health parity law ensuring coverage for behavioral health conditions.
Funding Sources
OPWDD (Office for People With Developmental Disabilities)
New York's state agency providing services through DDROs (Developmental Disabilities Regional Offices).
Medicaid Waiver
HCBS waiver provides home and community-based services.
Private Insurance
ABA coverage mandated. Contact your insurer for specifics.
School District (CPSE/CSE)
Services through Committee on Preschool Special Education (ages 3-5) and Committee on Special Education (5+).
Early Intervention (EIP)
Free services for children 0-3 through county health departments.