Tara Fappiano

I spent over 20 years in the trenches as a trial attorney, but my passion is in the areas of special education and disability law. Wanting to help clients in a more sustainable way, I have transitioned into a new type of practice.

My goal is to empathize, collaborate, and advocate for clients to find them resolutions, in special education, discriminatory conflicts, and other areas. I am a trained mediator, and have extensive experience in negotiations. I offer services to anyone looking to mediate a dispute, or who may benefit from training in conflict resolution. I offer consulting services to school districts, non-profits, boards, employers, and other organizations looking to proactively learn ways to avoid conflict. The goal is to create sustainable relationships without the need for extensive litigation.

• Free Consultation
  Some consultations may be provided free, or for more in depth issues at a set flat rate
• Credit Cards Accepted
  I use a secure billing system which accepts all major credit cards.

Connecticut

State of Connecticut Judicial Branch

Since 1999

New Jersey

New Jersey Courts

Since 1998

New York

New York State Office of Court Administration

Since 1999

USDC of EDNY, SDNY and DNJ

Panel of Presumptive Mediators

New York Supreme Court, Bronx County, Presumptive Mediation Program

Current

St. John's University School of Law

J.D. (1998) | Law

1995 - 1998

Fordham University

B.A. (1995) | Liberal Arts-English, Sociology

1991 - 1995

State Bar of New York  # 2937365

Member

Current

New York State Bar Association

Current

Westchester County Bar Association

Current

COPAA

Current

NYSDRA

Current

Disability Rights Bar Association

Current

Mediate.Com

Current

Basic Mediation Training

New York Peace Institute

Advanced Mediation Training

American Arbitration Association

Conflict Dispute Management Coaching

CINERGY