About Special
Special Hagan built a path to law that began on the West Coast and moved east. She earned her undergraduate degree at the University of Southern California and later took her legal training at the University of Pennsylvania Law School. Those two campuses framed an education that combined a broad liberal arts base with the rigors of an Ivy League law program.
After graduating from Penn, Hagan established her practice in New York. Public records list her jurisdiction as New York. Over the years she has operated from the Law Offices of Special Hagan, where she serves as the principal attorney. Her office model is compact and client-centered. She handles the administrative duties of running a small firm while taking on the legal work herself.
Colleagues describe Hagan as methodical and precise. She approaches files in a way that stresses careful document review and clear client communication. That approach has shaped how her firm handles intake, strategy and client updates. She prefers to keep caseloads manageable so that clients receive direct access to the attorney they hired.
Hagan’s background at USC and Penn Law informs her courtroom preparation and written work. The combination of a broad undergraduate education and a rigorous legal program has influenced how she frames arguments and organizes legal research. She is comfortable drafting pleadings, negotiating settlements and preparing for trial when cases require it. Her work reflects steady attention to detail and a willingness to take on complex procedural tasks.
Outside of casework, Hagan manages the business side of her practice. Running a small New York firm means balancing client needs, calendaring court dates and maintaining compliance with local rules. She handles those responsibilities while remaining the firm’s primary point of contact for clients and opposing counsel.
Clients who choose a small-firm experience often cite the value of direct attorney access. Hagan’s practice model emphasizes that accessibility. She aims to keep clients informed and involved in decision-making, rather than delegating primary contact to staff.
As of 2026, Hagan continues to practice from the Law Offices of Special Hagan in New York. Her current practice focuses on serving clients in the State of New York.
