Diane is the parent of a terrific child with special needs. She understands both the joy and heartache that comes with the gift of these special children.

As a lawyer, Diane has the unique opportunity to help your child in ways that make a real difference over the child's entire life. She views her work as an investment in your child's future. Her work immediately impacts your child's education. That impact helps shape and direct the rest of your child's educational experience.

Diane's philosophy is simple - "The child is the client." Diane remains focused on the child's needs and legal entitlements. She uses her background and experience in both education law and special needs parenting to help parents solve their child's education issues.

While Diane's specialty is the law for children with special needs, she also represents children with education issues not related to special education. Diane can provide help with almost any educational issue, including discipline hearings for suspension and/or expulsion.

Education law is a complex and constantly evolving area. As a parent, it is difficult to understand this ever-changing area of law and figure out how to apply it to your child's unique situation. Diane can help you by working with you and/or your School District or Education Service District in various ways. Depending on your individual needs, Diane can help with:

- Guiding parents through the special education process;

- Providing legal advice or support "behind the scenes";

- Assisting with eligibility determination for special education services;

- Finding and securing an appropriate placement;

- Determining and ensuring appropriate specially designed instruction;

- Development and implementation of § 504 Plans;

- Disciplinary processes for regular and special education students; and

- Navigating other educational issues for successful resolutions.