The Law Office of Laura D. Barbieri, PLLC
Experienced Advocacy for Education Rights, Civil Rights, & Employment Justice
For more than 40 years, Laura D. Barbieri has represented families, students, and employees in high-stakes federal litigation — fighting for the rights of children with disabilities, challenging unlawful government action, and holding employers accountable.
Practice Areas
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Education Law & Policy Advocacy
School closure litigation, education budget challenges, Commissioner's appeals, and advocacy for transparency in educational governance. Protecting the rights of parents and communities in public education.
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Special Education & Disability Rights
Appeals of adverse IEP and IESP rulings to the State Review Officer and federal court. Federal litigation challenging the NYC Department of Education's failures to provide appropriate services for children with disabilities.
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Employment & Labor Law
Discrimination, harassment, hostile work environment, and retaliation claims under Title VII, ADEA, ADA, state and city law. Union-side labor representation and arbitration.
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Civil Rights & Constitutional Law
First Amendment and Establishment Clause litigation, Section 1983 claims, voting rights in educational governance, and federal civil rights challenges to unconstitutional government action.