Dimitrios Gounelas, Education Attorney in Garden City, New York

Dimitrios concentrates on education, employment, and government. Each area below outlines the kind of case Dimitrios handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Education

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Dimitrios's primary office is at 300 Garden City Plaza 5th Floor, Garden City, NY, 11530. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new education attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Dimitrios usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Dimitrios discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in education practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Dimitrios for a education case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Dimitrios walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Dimitrios offer a free consultation?

  Dimitrios charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Dimitrios's office. Some education attorneys offer free consults — check Dimitrios's current terms during booking.

• How long do education cases in New York typically take?

  Simple education matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Dimitrios gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Dimitrios take my case if I'm outside Garden City?

  Dimitrios is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Dimitrios will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Dimitrios?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Dimitrios will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Dimitrios accepting new education clients right now?

  Dimitrios's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.