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Michael D. Raniere

Partner

Michael Raniere advises school district and municipal clients on a wide range of legal matters. His practice encompasses special education, student discipline, commercial and construction issues, Freedom of Information Law, labor issues and negotiations, and general board counsel.

 

Before joining Ingerman Smith, Mr. Raniere dedicated over a decade to providing general and labor counsel for school district and municipal clients at another firm. This prior experience established a solid foundation in public sector legal representation.

 

Mr. Raniere's approach is centered on delivering legal advice that is direct, accessible, and easy to understand. He is committed to grasping each client's specific objectives and the broader context of their situation, ensuring that all guidance operates effectively within legal parameters.

AREAS OF PRACTICE
Education Law
Special Education
Commercial
Labor & Employment
Ligitation

EDUCATION

  • Fordham University School of Law, J.D.

  • Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations, B.S.

BAR ADMISSIONS

  • New York

  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York 

AWARDS

  • Super Lawyers Rising Stars – 2014, 2016-2019  

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

  • New York State Bar Association

  • Suffolk County Bar Association

  • New York State Association of School Attorneys

  • Council of School Attorneys

PRESENTATIONS

  • “School Board Meetings – A Simulated Experience”, NYSSBA 29th Annual Pre-Convention School Law Seminar, October 23, 2025

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T: (631) 261-8834

F: (631) 261-8851

150 Motor Parkway, Suite 400

Hauppauge, New York 11788

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