About our practice
Trusted Legal Guidance that Puts People First.
When Life Changes, We're Here to Help You Move Forward.
At C. Cadogan & Associates, we believe legal services should be understandable, affordable, person-centered, and focused on solving real-life problems. Whether you’re helping a youth with a disability navigate disability systems to transition to adulthood, planning for the future, or facing an unexpected legal challenge, you deserve clear guidance from someone who listens, explains your options, and helps you take the next steps with confidence and competence.
At C. Cadogan and Associates, we combine legal knowledge with practical solutions to help individuals, families, and businesses solve everyday legal problems - without unnecessary complexity and without compromising transparency.
Charlene Cadogan, Esq.
Founder & Managing Attorney
Charlene Cadogan's professional background includes legal training and over 15 years of experience in legal services, disability systems, school and public systems advocacy and government policy analysis. She has dedicated years to examining legislation, policies, programs, and service systems, while assisting individuals and families in understanding and navigating complex processes.
Charlene also brings a deeply personal perspective to her work as a parent of a child with significant disabilities. Through firsthand experience navigating education systems, disability services, benefits programs, guardianship considerations, transition planning, and long-term support needs, she understands first
hand challenges families often face when planning for the future. This combination of professional expertise and lived experience allows her to provide practical, informed, and compassionate guidance to families seeking support and direction.
Education & Licenses
Juris Doctor, 2008
New York State Bar Association, 2010
Eastern District of New York, 2010
New York, Registration No. 4765947
