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Biography
Michael Gilberg has years of both Special Education and Disability Rights Law and Advocacy Experience. Attorney Gilberg also has his own personal experience as someone on the Autism Spectrum.
Attorney Gilberg received his J.D. from Pace University School of Law in 2007 after receiving both his B.A. and M.P.A. also from Pace University.
Attorney Gilberg holds numerous Professional Affiliations and Leadership Roles
Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA) - Board Member
National Association of Attorneys with Disabilities (NAAD) - Board Member
Autistic Self Advocacy Network
Westchester County Autism Advisory Committee – Member
Disability Rights Bar Association
Westchester County Bar Association Education Law Committee Co-Chair
New York State Bar Association Committee on People with Disabilities
"An advocate for children with disabilities who walked in their shoes."
An advocate for children with disabilities who walked in their shoes.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Education
90%
Civil Rights
5%
Election Campaigns and Political Law
5%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 300-300 per hour
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2019
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 18 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Licensed in Connecticut for 18 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
Gallery
Online Presence
Other places you can find Michael online.
Michael G. Gilberg's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | April 27, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Low Retainer - Low Effort - Minimal support
Low retainer fee + low effort. I would not recommend based on my experience, the level of support I received did not meet my expectations. I often felt I had to advocate for myself, and the attorney’s approach came across as more adversarial than supportive. His tendency to play devil’s advocate led...
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Michael G. Gilberg's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
Gina DeCrescenzo
Education lawyer
Experience
Honors
2019
Client's Choice, Avvo
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Attorney, Michael Gilberg Attorney-at-Law
Associations
2015 - Present
Council of Parent Attorneys and AdvocatesBoard Member
2014 - Present
National Association of Attorneys with DisabilitiesBoard Member
2013 - Present
Disability Rights Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Connecticut Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Westchester Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Application of a STUDENT WITH A DISABILITY, v. the Wappingers Central School District
Tuition Reimbursement for Parents
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
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What lawyer do I need to sue a school ?
19 Dec 2017
Q&A
How do i acuse someone of pergury?
12 May 2017
Q&A
Can sue the school for letting my child to walk out school and try to take her life after being picked on for weeks
27 Apr 2017