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Special Education Attorney Providers in New York
📍 225 Broadway, Suite 3400
Littman Krooks LLP
📍 1325 Avenue of the Americas, 15th Floor
📍 2 Union Square West, Suite 1105
Hancock Estabrook / Cora A. Alsante (Special Needs practice listed in directories)
📍 465 Park Avenue, 23rd Floor
New York Special Education Lawyers (SpecialEdLawyer.com)
📍 150 Broadway Suite 2900
📍 330 East 38th Street, Suite 403
📍 112 W 34th Street, Suite 1511
Littman Krooks LLP — Special Education Advocacy
📍 10 Columbus Park, 3rd Floor
📍 261 Madison Ave, 26th Floor
Littman Krooks (Rye Brook office listed for NY special education coverage)
📍 1325 Avenue of the Americas, 15th Floor
Bochner PLLC — Special Education Advocacy
📍 475 Park Avenue South, 9th Floor
📍 250 West 57th Street, Suite 1204
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Your Regional Office
Metro, Brooklyn, Staten Island & Bernard Fineson DDRO
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📍 75 Morton Street, New York, NY 10014, New York 10014
🕐 Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (General Office Hours - confirm with office directly)
Individuals with developmental disabilities who are residents of New York State and meet specific diagnostic criteria are eligible for services.
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.