Timothy Sindelar

Timothy Sindelar

4.8
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 33 years

Education Lawyer at Newton, MA
Practice Areas: Education, Civil Rights, General Practice, Social Security

55 Chapel Street Suite 301, Suite 101, Newton, MA

About Timothy

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Education 90%

42 years | 1,000 cases

90%
Civil Rights 5%

47 years | 100 cases

5%
General Practice 3%

49 years | 1,000 cases

3%
Social Security & Disability 2%

47 years | 300 cases

2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-300 per hour


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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 33 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1992

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Tim Sindelar

55 Chapel Street Suite 301, Suite 101, Newton, MA, 02458-1119

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Timothy Sindelar's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

Posted by Elizabeth | May 4, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Mother

Navigated a complex process with non verbal 20 year old autistic you g man in medically induced coma in hospital 6 weeks and bridged hospital , school district , and residential program. Very grateful strong skill sets and great fortitude for an already exhausted caregiver.

Posted by anonymous | November 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Considered and Accurate advice

Tim did a great job for my family, representing us very well. He never over promised, and his advice was clearly based on a lot of personal experience in the area where our family needed help.

Posted by anonymous | March 29, 2015

Worst worst worst dont use him the worst

This guy ruined my childhood and ruined my family even more. He is in it just for the money. He was not compassionate towards me or my family, he was very rude and condescending. I tryed to call him 9-10 times within a week and i got no response. I had to wait another two weeks to get a response. He ...had very poor communication skills and lacked a lawyers vocabulary ( i dont really know how to put other than that). The only that is motivating him is the money. Worst worst worst ever!!!!!!!

Posted by Trish | March 1, 2015

response and skilled

Tim is exceptionally compassionate and skilled in assisting parents with difficulties regarding their child's special education and educational needs. While his skills as an attorney are wide ranging, we can speak directly to his direction and aide to us in securing a change of placement for our son.... We provided us with a variety of scenarios to ensure we were informed and understood options and possible outcomes. With his determination and skills, the outcome for our son was what we had hoped and he is doing very well in the collaborative setting.

Posted by Gail | February 22, 2015

Don't waste your time with any other advocate.

Without question, Tim Sindelar is the only person who is competent and knowledgeable enough to provide the support and guidance that families of special need students require. He served our family extremely well during the years we struggled to obtain appropriate services for our grandson. He is te...mperate, courteous, and skilled in mediation. He speaks clearly, assesses the barriers to progress and finds resolutions against often seemingly impossible odds. I recommend Attorney Sindelar highly and unreservedly.

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Timothy Sindelar's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Timothy
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Robert Badger

General practice lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I found Tim to be a caring and capable litigator, and I recommend him highly."

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E. Golden

Education lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Tim for many years. He is a tireless advocate for persons of all ages with disabilities. I can't recommend him highly enough."

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Lillian Wong

Education lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Robert Badger

Education lawyer

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Ellen Saideman

Education lawyer

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Daniel Perlman

Education lawyer

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Catherine Lyons

Education lawyer

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Thomas Schiavoni

Civil rights lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1994 - 2003

Senior Supervisiing Attorney /Acting Director, Disability Law Center

1990 - 1994

Senior Supervising Attorney, Legal Assistance Central Massachusetts

1985 - 1990

Executive Director, Nortth Central West Virginia Legal Aide Soceity

1979 - 1985

Exectuive Director, Leagal Services of Southeast Nebraska

Associations

2016 - Present

AANE Life Coach Advisory Committee

Committee Member

Education

1976

University of Nebraska College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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