$ 325-425 per hour
Bonnie W. Schinagle
also known as Law Offices of Bonnie Spiro Schinagle
About Bonnie
Biography
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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Payment Methods
- Cash
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- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 37 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Licensed in Connecticut for 37 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
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Law Offices of Bonnie W. Schinagle
6800 Jericho Turnpike, Syosset, NY, 11791
Law Offices of Bonnie Spiro Schinagle
19 West 34th Street, Penthouse, New York, NY, 10001
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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 Esther | January 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Education
Bet in town
My son was entering high school. And he was behind.I wrote letters to the school, had IEP meetings. Nothings work. So I decided to hired Mrs. Schinagle. She told she’s going to get my son the help he should have gotten. And we Won bigger than I thought. Bonnie knows the educational law. Answer text...
Posted by Maribel | January 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Education
BEST in the business!!!!!
Bonnie is great @ what she does. Not only she is a warm & nice person, but she handles cases thoroughly, & the results are AMAZING. She is highly talented & knows the ins & outs of the Dept of Ed. If you call or email her she gets back to you ASAP. She truly is a genuine person & money isn't her 1st ...
Bonnie W. Schinagle's Lawyer Endorsements
"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!"
"Bonnie is well versed in the special education area, and really cares about her clients."
Dr. Tamara Relis
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Experience
Work Experience
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
Associations
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
New York State Bar Association
Member
Education
N/A
Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws
N/A
Barnard College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
YAI Autism Family Support Series
Legal Rights for Parents
2016
Special Education Law for Children With Behavioral Disorders – Your Legal Toolbox
Radio Speaking Engagement – Your Legal Toolbox
2016
Parent Support Series
Special Ed. law Basics
2016
National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs, Northeast Conf.
Legal Tools for Financing Therapeutic Placement
2016
national Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs Northeast
Special Ed. Law
2016
Building 2e Awareness
Gifted Students and Special Ed
2015
Monthly meeting
IDEA Rights for Parents
2015
Monthly meeting
Legal Language, the key to Effective Advocacy
2015
Community Law Program
Harnessing the Law For Your Child's Benefit: An Introduction to Special Education Law
2015
Community education
Estate Planning and Special Education Law
2014
Opening Meeting
Special Education Law for Related Professionals
Publications
2015
Children's Legal Rights Journal
The Strained Dynamic of the LRE
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How do I stop bullying that’s been going on for four months by 4 students ?
16 Feb 2022
Q&A
Can i sue the my child school for false allegation which led my child to the superintendents office and a 3 week suspension ?
27 Jan 2022
Q&A
Teacher called cps on me bc my son with autism brought cartoon dog print outs to school. Can we sue the teacher or the school
22 Dec 2021