$ 325-425 per hour
also known as Law Offices of Bonnie Spiro Schinagle
First hand experience taught me that parents contending with special education issues have to learn three languages: the law, neuroscience and educational pedagogy. My expertise isin the legal issues surrounding special education claims. In addition to protecting the rights of parents, I engage in academic analysis of special education law issues and have been publilshed in journals nationally recognized by legal scholars. My most recent article on the least restrictive environment was co-authored with Dr. Marilyn J. Bartlett of Texas A&M University, Kingswood and will be published in the February issue of the Children's Legal Rights Journal. I hold a post-doctorate in law, was accepted to and participated in the Institute for Special Education and Advocacy at William & Mary Law School. I am a member of the exective board for Long Island Professionals' ADHD Consortium and have lectured to related service providers and parent groups. Educating these stakeholders in legal standards enables me to provide more effective representation.
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Posted by Ellenia | April 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Education
Highly recommend
I highly recommend Bonnie she has supported my daughter with her special education needs for years. She goes above and beyond for families. Any family who needs an amazing lawyer, Bonnie is the best she is understanding and always advocates for what is best for your child.
Posted by Kesha | February 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Education
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My daughter was diagnosed with selective mutism while attending public school, where the principal, teachers and staff members never heard of such a disorder. For a long time the school district was not responding to my requests or my child's special needs. I began to get extremely frustrated wi...
Posted by anonymous | January 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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She provided a lot of services. Very organized Very caring. She proved to be a great person. I know she cared for my son. She put in a lot of work. She would call with updates and plans and never faltered
Posted by Mercedes | January 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Education
Best educational lawyer
I am mother of twins who have learning disabilities. At the time, my twins were in a public school that they were failing but also completely miserable. I am not rich person but i knew that my twins deserve better than what public school had to offer for their learning disabilities. When I called Bo...
Posted by anonymous | January 18, 2019
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I didn’t have a positive experience. Like many lawyers she’s time conscious and cuts you short. I don’t think I waste people’s time and I feel what I’m contributing is valuable to my case. Also as a mom I think she could be more compassionate and patient with clients. If you take money for a consult...
I'm not sure who this is or whether I even had a consultation with you, so I'm sorry if you felt that you were given short shrift. This is a complex area of the law. Often, parents are distracted by circumstances - unfortunate as they may be - that don't really have much bearing on their rights under the IDEA. The IDEA is an imperfect statute - but it's something better than nothing. If a potential client calls with a problem that is out of my practice area, I endeavor to refer them immediately to a colleague who can really help. Also, if it isn't necessary for me to be involved to engage the legal process, I make sure that I refer parents to non-attorney parent advocates who can help them negotiate with their public school. And sometimes parents have more work to do before we work together - like find an appropriate private school or make a request for an independent evaluation. Filling out my intake form is another way for me to assess whether or not I can help the potential client. Again, I don't know who this is, so my ability to respond is limited.
"I endorse this lawyer. Bonnie Schinagle is a highly knowledgeable and effective attorney. She is passionate about her work, and so gets great results. I highly recommend her!"
Asylum lawyer
1998 - 2002
Of Counsel, Lester Schwab Katz & Dywer
1992 - 1994
Associate, Lester Schwab Katz & Dywer
1989 - 1992
Associate, Rivkin Radler Dunne & Bayh
1987 - 1988
Clerk, Linnea Johnson
1986 - 1987
Clerk, Judge Barry Stone
2016 - Present
CAPS (Child Abuse Prevention Services) LIBoard of Trustees
2015 - Present
Long Island Professionals' ADHD ConsortiumMember, Executive Board
2014 - Present
Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates
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JD - Juris Doctor
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LL.M - Master of Laws
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BA - Bachelor of Arts
2016
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2016
Special Ed. law Basics
2016
Legal Tools for Financing Therapeutic Placement
2016
Special Ed. Law
2016
Gifted Students and Special Ed
2015
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2015
2015
2014
Special Education Law for Related Professionals
2015
English
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