Spencer Walsh Law, PLLC - Yonkers, New York

Bill M.

This was a very odd experience. I had a very cordial conversation with the paralegal discussing my daughter and whether they can help her get into a school better suited for her situation. I doubt her situation is any different from any other parent seeking an education lawyer. I paid 600 to have a consultation, again very cordial although probably 20 minutes. I then didn’t hear anything back for over a week so I emailed the paralegal and asked whether they would take my case. She told me she would get back to me and after a few more days I was told they will not take my case and good luck. I emailed asking for a reason explaining I would like to avoid spending 600 to other lawyers if I don’t have a winnable case, but she wouldn’t respond. I tried calling a few times but she uses her caller id to screen calls as i only reached her when I had my wife call. She told me I didn’t give a school my daughter was interested in so that’s why they couldn’t take the case. This was obviously a bs excuse, they simply could have asked me but I played along and gave her the name of the school she was interested in. She then told me I first needed to find out if this school had a availability and I emailed them today saying they did. I then got an email from Spencer with a notice of non-engagement and told they don’t disclose internal decisions. I have no issue not taking the case but for 600 dollars I think people are at least entitled to know why or at a minimum whether the case has merit but they just can’t take it. I don’t know any other field that can charge this type of money and behave like this. Please avoid .

Charlie C.

Tracey and team are not just professional, but they deeply care about what's best for your child and your family. Throughout the difficult journey of navigating the special education system, the team has guided us through every step and anticipated all of our concerns. Tracey has the deepest bench of lawyers who had public experiences directly related to my cases. The cost structure is also very reasonable and they are willing to work with you. I'd highly recommend Tracey and team to help your special kiddo grow in the environment they deserve.

Sheila F.

Our family has been working with Spencer Walsh for many years and has been very pleased with the quality of the representation, the professionalism, the responsiveness, and the care with which they treat their clients. They have successfully won settlements and services for our son that has allowed him to thrive in the right school settings over the years. It has not always been easy but having the the Spencer Walsh team by our side, representing us, has made it bearable and even worth it. Each and every person we have had contact with at the firm has been excellent at what they do and 100% responsiveness to our questions and concerns. We are so very grateful for the impact they have had on our son's education and on our lives.

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An update (August 2023): Because of Spencer Walsh, our son is excitedly off to college this Fall. We cannot thank Tracey and her team enough for making sure our son was able to attend a high school where he could thrive and that prepared him rigorously for college. Thank you, again, Spencer Walsh team! We could not have been better represented.

Katherine P.

Prior to meeting the team at Spencer Walsh Law, I was overwhelmed by the complex bureaucracy of the NYC Dept of Education. After my first conversation with Tracey, I knew I had found the right legal experts to support my son and his educational challenges due to Dravet Syndrome and ADHD. I highly recommend Spencer Walsh Law for many reasons - their exceptional legal counsel, their rapid responsiveness and their patient persistence. Moreover, the entire staff has a higher order level of kindness, compassion and empathy. Their support for families like ours and especially for our uniquely amazing kids is unrivaled.

Heather I.

I am both a speech-language pathologist and a school administrator and I've had the pleasure of working with Tracey on a number of cases. Tracey is a professional and dedicated attorney. I've always appreciated her expertise, thoughtfulness and thoroughness. She works passionately and diligently for families. Her meticulousness is invaluable for families and professionals with whom she engages. In the professional community, her reputation is glowing. I could not recommend her more highly for families who need her representation and professionals with whom she engages.

Dr. L. H. S.

Having worked with many educational lawyers over the course of the last 30 years, I can say without hesitation that Tracey Spencer Walsh, Esq., is one of the finest, most dedicated, knowledgeable attorneys in the field. Not only is Tracey highly experienced, extremely well-trained, committed to children and their families, and obtaining justice for children with special needs under the law, she was an educator for many years! Tracey knows the law and she understands education and schools. Smart, determined, caring, and committed to the families with whom she works, Tracey is among the very best attorneys to whom to turn on behalf of your child and your determination to obtain the most truly appropriate educational environment that your youngster deserves. Tracey shares that determination and has the ability to help make it happen.
~Dr. Lydia H. Soifer, Language & Literacy Specialist, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Nina H.

Tracey Spencer Walsh and her team are fierce, talented advocates for families seeking an appropriate educational program for their children. In our very first phone conversation with Tracey, she listened closely to the specifics of our problem and responded with thoughtful, clear ideas and strategies on how to proceed. We are grateful that we were guided by Tracey and her team during the unique, challenging year of 2020 when covid-19 upended our lives. One thing I especially appreciate is the full-team approach to every client - it was apparent that everyone from Spencer Walsh Law knew exactly what was going on with our case at all times. Emails and voice mails are returned promptly; questions are thoroughly answered and we felt completely prepared for our hearing. We are especially grateful to Chris Barnett, who masterfully litigated our case. I also appreciate that at no time were we promised any guaranteed results of our efforts to secure an appropriate education for our child. But what Tracey and her team can guarantee is 100% commitment to their clients and thorough investigation, preparation and follow-through on every case they pursue.

Donna C.

I am a parent of a special needs child and I was at wits end when I finally contacted Spencer Walsh Law for a consultation. I was fortunate to have met Tracey Spencer Walsh on that day and right from the start her professionalism and expertise had eased away my uncertainty as to how my family was going to move forward. Dealing with Tracey Spencer Walsh had given us a better understanding of what lied ahead and Tracey personally shown me and my family a great amount of empathy (along with her entire staff) as we moved forward through the process dealing with the NYS DOE. Our outcome of SUCCESS would not have been possible without the due diligence and commitment Tracey and her staff puts into each case she presents. I cannot say enough about the hard work and dedication Tracey Spencer Walsh has done for my family all I know is that it has changed my child's life for the better. What more can I ask for. Thank you again Tracey and your entire team!! Wow, we did it:)