Law Office Of Michelle Siegel Pllc

What Law Office Of Michelle Siegel Pllc does

The Law Office of Michelle Siegel Pllc is a privately held, founder-owned special education law firm based in New York City. The firm represents families of children ages 2–21 with disabilities residing in the five boroughs, providing legal advocacy across Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, due process hearings, tuition reimbursement claims, settlement negotiations, and connections to specialized clinicians and providers. Founded after Michelle Siegel transitioned from prosecution at the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office to exclusive special education practice in 2009, the firm has operated for over 15 years and publicly claims consistent success in due process hearings and favorable settlements.

The firm operates as a professional services practice with a team of approximately 13 members, including attorneys with prior experience at the NYC Department of Education, Brooklyn DA's Office, Advocates for Children of New York, Corporation Counsel of the City of New York, and Greenberg Traurig, along with dedicated advocates and administrative staff. Service delivery is entirely manual and attorney-driven — there is no proprietary technology, AI/ML capability, API, or software product; the offering is human legal expertise. The firm offers free initial consultations and serves families across a range of financial means, including low-income families.

Revenue is generated through professional-services fees for special education advocacy, with no publicly disclosed pricing tiers or revenue figures. The firm markets via its website (msiegelaw.com), which hosts parent reviews/testimonials, client resources, and a blog, supplemented by direct phone/email contact and referrals. Distribution is direct-to-consumer within a single NYC metro geography; there are no disclosed partnerships, institutional referral contracts, or funding rounds. The firm is bootstrapped with no external investors or parent company.

Name

Law Office Of Michelle Siegel Pllc

Legal name

Law Office of Michelle Siegel Pllc

Website

https://msiegelaw.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Law Office of Michelle Siegel is a NYC-based, founder-owned special education law firm representing families of children ages 2–21 with disabilities across IEP meetings, due process hearings, tuition reimbursement claims, and settlement negotiations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Education Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (54111)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

IEP Meeting Advocacy & Representation (EDAKACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Education Due Process, Mediation & Dispute Resolution Support (EDAKACAH), Family Advocacy, Parent Training & Support Services (EDAJAKAK)

Keywords

• Special education law
• IEP advocacy
• Due process hearings
• Disability rights
• Education law

Headquarters

HQ city

New York City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Legal Services Fees: Legal representation in special education matters including IEP advocacy, due process hearings, and settlement negotiations. The firm represents children ages 2-21 in New York City.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Law Office of Michelle Siegel is a New York City-based special education law firm that provides legal representation and advocacy for families of children with disabilities (ages 2-21). The firm assists with IEP meetings, due process hearings, tuition reimbursement advocacy, settlement negotiations, and connects families with exceptional clinicians and specialized programs.

Product overview

The Law Office of Michelle Siegel is a specialized law firm providing legal services for families of children with special needs in New York City. The firm offers a unified suite of advocacy services centered on special education law, including IEP meeting support, due process hearing representation, tuition reimbursement advocacy, and connecting families with exceptional clinicians and providers. The practice represents children ages 2-21 and has been serving families for over 15 years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Special Education Advocacy Services Legal representation and advocacy for families navigating IEP meetings, securing funding for specialized programs and tuition, and identifying clinicians and providers for children with special needs ages 2-21 in New York City.
• Due Process Hearing Representation Legal representation in due process hearings to resolve disputes between families and school districts regarding special education services, IEPs, and accommodations.
• IEP Meeting Support Assistance and advocacy during Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings to help families secure appropriate educational programs, services, and accommodations for their children.
• Tuition Reimbursement Advocacy Legal assistance in securing funding and reimbursement for specialized educational programs and services for students with disabilities.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Legal Aid Society — Education Advocacy Project: NYC-wide nonprofit legal services organization with dedicated education advocacy practice providing free special education representation to low-income families. Same client segment and service line as the anchor firm but operates at greater scale under a broader nonprofit mandate.
• Greenberg Traurig LLP (Special Education/IPPractice): AmLaw 50 firm with broader litigation and education law capability; one of the anchor firm's senior attorneys previously practiced here (Joseph DaProcida). Serves similar client matters from a full-service platform — broader scope and resources but less specialized.
• Disability Rights Advocates: National nonprofit disability rights legal center with NYC presence that pursues impact litigation and individual advocacy, including education access cases. Broader mission than the anchor but overlaps on disability-related educational rights work.

Direct peers

• Roiphe & Wasserman LLP: NYC law firm focused on special education and education law, representing families in IEP disputes and impartial hearings. Comparable niche specialization, geographic concentration, and client segment to the anchor firm.
• Advocates for Children of New York: NYC-based nonprofit providing free legal representation and advocacy for special needs students in IEP meetings, due process hearings, and school discipline matters. Most directly comparable peer in mission, client base, and service mix; several of the firm's attorneys previously worked here.
• Susan Luger Associates: Long-established NYC law firm specializing in special education law and IEP advocacy for families across the five boroughs. Comparable practice area, similar target client (NYC families of children with disabilities), and overlapping service offerings including due process representation and tuition reimbursement.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/law-offices-of-michelle-siegel

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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