Michael G. Gilberg

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Michael G. Gilberg

4.8
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 18 years

Education Lawyer at Granite Springs, NY
Practice Areas: Education, Election Campaigns & Political Law, Civil Rights

Po Box 26, Granite Springs, NY

Virtual Consultation Available

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About Michael

Biography

An advocate for children with disabilities who walked in their shoes.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Education 90%

90%
Civil Rights 5%

5%
Election Campaigns and Political Law 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 300-300 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2019

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 18 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2008

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Connecticut for 18 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Michael Gilberg, Attorney-at-Law

Po Box 26, Granite Springs, NY, 10527

michaelgilbergesq.com/

Online Presence

Other places you can find Michael online.

Michael G. Gilberg's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

25 Client Reviews

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Posted by Tracy | July 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Education

Great Advocate for Children with Learning Disabilities. Highly Recommend!

Michael was a tremendous advocate for my grandchild who has learning disabilities. In a reasonable period of time he was able to get him properly diagnosed and placed in a private school that meets his needs. And he was able to get the school district to pay for the private school. Michael was abl...e to accomplish everything I needed to get done and he did it very professionally and with a unique understanding of the situation. He has my highest recommendation.

Posted by Arianne | April 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Education

effective special ed attorney

Michael helped us through the process of getting our daughter evaluated for dyslexia, and subsequently helped us to get appropriate services for her. He was very knowledgeable about the process, walked us through every step, helped us navigate IEPs and the school district. We are very pleased with ...the assistance our daughter has now, and we wouldn't have gotten there without him.

Posted by Kim | January 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Education

Fantastic special needs attorney

I hired Michael to advocate for my child when my school district violated several areas on my daughters 504. Michael was always available to discuss anything that came up during the process to have things resolved. He was quick to respond and knows the laws which come into play pertaining to... civil rights. During our formal meeting with the school, he was firm and did not let any of the school team or school lawyer dominate any part of the meeting and the end result was that he got additional services added to the 504, which in turn have resulted in a complete turn around of compliance of the school district and I can now feel confident that my child’s needs are being met.

Posted by Karen | November 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Education

Parent of Special Ed student

I hired Attorney Michael Gilberg to represent my son after years of frustrating PPT meetings with our district. I was supposed to be a part of that team and for years I felt unnoticed or misunderstood. I was convinced my son was in an inappropriate environment in his Special Education Program in th...e public school system. Michael was able to get us what we felt was appropriate for my son in a timely manner. He was prompt, direct and honest and did prolong the case and charge extra money. He knows the special ed laws and is able to get around conflicts promptly with no games. At times I did not trust the process but Michael would reassure me and remind me to be patient. I had to do my part to scan documents to him to support our case. This kept legal costs down. Michael's fees are a portion of what CT special ed Attorneys charge and he was able to get the results we wanted. I would highly recommend Attorney Michael Gilberg. He has truley shown his passion to help children and families.

Posted by Daniel | September 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Education

excellent, attentive special education attorney

We hired Michael to represent both of our daughters. Michael has been in communication with us throughout the process. He is very responsive to our emails and it is easy to set up phone conferences with him. He is realistic in his assessment of the possible outcomes for each case with an honest asses...sment of the cost v. benefit analysis of pursuing various options. We have very much valued his candor and judgement throughout this process. Based on our experience, we would highly recommend him as a special education attorney.

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Daniel Timins

Education lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is truly committed to helping people in the realm of education law, particularly as it applies to those with special needs. This is a highly-specific area of the law, and to know that there is someone with the passion to pursue this area is comforting, as well as the fact that he is a member of this small-and-knowledgeable community."

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

2019

Client's Choice, Avvo

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Attorney, Michael Gilberg Attorney-at-Law

Associations

2015 - Present

Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates

Board Member

2014 - Present

National Association of Attorneys with Disabilities

Board Member

2013 - Present

Disability Rights Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

Connecticut Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

Westchester Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Application of a STUDENT WITH A DISABILITY, v. the Wappingers Central School District

Tuition Reimbursement for Parents

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Education

2007

Pace University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Pace University-Pleasantville/Briarcliff Campus

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

Pace University

MA - Masters

Speaking Engagements

2017

Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates 2017 Conference

Students Rights Initiative

2016

Special Education is not just Academics Non-Academic Special Education Services

2016

Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates 2016 Conference

Students Rights Initiative

Publications

2019

Special Education Legal Fund From Special Education Student to Attorney

Languages

English

Activity

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