The Law Offices of Susan J. Deedy & Associates provides special education legal services to families throughout Long Island, New York City and surrounding areas. With our headquarters on Long Island and legal teams available throughout the region, we are positioned to serve families throughout the New York area.

Special education law is complex, and navigating disputes with school districts requires an attorney who understands both the legal framework and the specific procedures and practices in your local area. We have decades of experience working with school districts throughout Nassau County, Suffolk County, and New York City, giving us the knowledge and familiarity necessary to advocate effectively for your child.

If you would like to inquire about our services, please call us at (516) 221-8133 or fill out our online form and we will reach out to you promptly.

Long Island Special Education Legal Services

Our firm is headquartered on Long Island and has extensive experience representing families in school districts throughout Nassau County and Suffolk County. We work with parents in communities including:

  • Nassau County — Baldwin, Bellmore, Bellmore-Merrick, Bethpage, Carle Place, East Meadow, East Rockaway, East Williston, Elmont, Farmingdale, Floral Park-Bellerose, Franklin Square, Freeport, Garden City, Glen Cove, Great Neck, Hempstead, Herricks, Hewlett-Woodmere, Hicksville, Island Park, Island Trees, Jericho, Lawrence, Levittown, Locust Valley, Long Beach, Lynbrook, Malverne, Manhasset, Massapequa, Merrick, Mineola, New Hyde Park-Garden City Park, North Bellmore, North Merrick, North Shore, Oceanside, Oyster Bay-East Norwich, Plainedge, Plainview-Old Bethpage, Port Washington, Rockville Centre, Roosevelt, Roslyn, Seaford, Sewanhaka, Syosset, Uniondale, Valley Stream, Wantagh
  • Suffolk County — Amagansett, Amityville, Babylon, Bay Shore, Bayport-Blue Point, Brentwood, Bridgehampton, Brookhaven, Center Moriches, Central Islip, Cold Spring Harbor, Commack, Connetquot, Copiague, Deer Park, East Hampton, East Islip, East Moriches, East Quogue, Eastport-South Manor, Elwood, Fire Island, Fishers Island, Greenport, Half Hollow Hills, Hampton Bays, Harborfields, Hauppauge, Huntington, Islip, Kings Park, Lindenhurst, Little Flower, Longwood, Mattituck-Cutchogue, Middle County, Miller Place, Montauk, Mount Sinai, North Babylon, Northport-East Northport, Oysterponds, Patchogue-Medford, Port Jefferson, Quogue, Remsenburg-Speonk, Riverhead, Rocky Point, Sachem, Sag Harbor, Sagaponack, Sayville, Shelter Island, Shoreham-Wading River, Smithtown, South County, South Huntington, South Shore, Southampton, Southold, Springs, Three Village, Tuckahoe, Wainscott, West Babylon, West Islip, Westhampton, William Floyd, Wyandanch

Long Island school districts vary significantly in size, resources and how the provision of special education services is addressed. Our familiarity with districts throughout the region means we understand the local landscape so that we can best protect your rights and address your concerns effectively and efficiently.

NYC DOE Special Education Legal Services

We are well-versed in assisting families navigate the special education system in New York City. The NYC Department of Education operates the largest school system in the country, with unique bureaucratic procedures, systems, and formal and informal protocols.

We serve families in all five boroughs:

  • Manhattan — Community School District’s 1-6
  • Bronx — Community School District’s 7-12
  • Brooklyn — Community School District’s 13-23, 32
  • Queens — Community School District’s 24-30
  • Staten Island — Community School District’s 31

New York City's special education system involves an understanding of District 75 programs, ICT programs, special classes, related services, specialized schools as well as the placement process at CSE/IEP meetings and via the Central Based Support Team (CBST). Our experience in the city means we understand these unique procedures, enabling us to know the steps necessary to achieve your desired result effectively.

Westchester County and Beyond

In addition to Long Island and New York City, we represent families in Westchester County and other areas throughout New York State. Whether your child attends school in Yonkers, White Plains, New Rochelle, Mount Vernon, or other Westchester communities, we can provide the legal support you need.

We also work with families in other regions of New York when our expertise is needed. If you are located outside our primary service areas and need representation, contact us to discuss whether we can assist with your case.

Why Location-Specific Experience Matters

Special education law operates under the same federal framework throughout the country, but the practical realities of working with school districts vary significantly by location. School districts have different resources, different approaches to special education, different relationships with private schools, and different tendencies when it comes to disputes with parents.

Our experience working throughout Long Island and New York City means we understand these local differences so that we can adjust our strategy accordingly.

Serving Families Wherever They're Located

Whether you're in a suburban Long Island community, navigating the complex NYC school system, or located elsewhere in the New York area, The Law Offices of Susan J. Deedy & Associates can provide the experienced legal representation your family needs.

Contact us today at (516) 221-8133 to schedule a consultation. We will discuss your child's specific situation and how we can help to ensure your child receives the educational services and programming to which they are entitled to under the law.