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DISABILITY LAW HANDBOOK

This is a 50-page guide to the basics of the Americans with Disabilities Act and other disability related laws.  Written in an FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) format.  The Southwest DBTAC has published the Disability Law Handbook for FREE download on their website:  http://www.swdbtac.org/html/publications/dlh/index.html.

 

JENNY COCHRANE – DISABILITY-ORIENTED LAW PRACTICE

Estate planning, special education and discrimination law.  Free consultations.  Contact jennycochrane@gmail.com

                                                         

KATHERINE GEORGE – DISABILITY LAW

With Harrison Benis and Spence in Seattle, specializing in disability law, special educationand public interest law, appeals, legislative advocacy.  Contact (425) 653-5516, (206) 448-0402, or visit  http://www.hbslegal.com/

 

DUSSAULT LAW GROUP

Practice focuses on legal services for persons who experience disabling conditions and their families.  Services include Guardianship, Special Education, Estate Planning, Special Needs Trusts, Social Security Claims and Benefit Advocacy.   Contact (206) 324-4300 or visit www.dussaultlaw.com

 

FUTURITY LEGAL SERVICES PLLC

Jackie Kettman-Thomas, parent of an ASD child and attorney at law, practices special education law in Olympia, Washington.  Contact (360) 534-9791 or infodesk@futuritylegal.com.  For more information, visit www.futuritylegal.com

 

KAREN MITTERER

Karen L. Mitterer, Attorney at Law, specializing in special education and disability law. Call (206) 669-6167 or email dudley615@aol.com for more information.

 

CHARLOTTE CASSADY

Charlotte Cassady, Attorney at Law, specializing in disability law, including special needs trusts, guardianship, and special education law.  Call (206) 264-9420 or email Charlotte@CassadyLaw.net for more information.

 

JEANNETTE COHEN

Jeannette A. Cohen M.Ed. J.D. Attorney at Law, 17826 1st Avenue NW, Shoreline, WA  98177, (206) 542-7234.

 

LARRY JONES

Larry A. Jones, 2118 Eighth Avenue, Seattle, WA  98121 (206) 405-3240, www.seattledisabilitylaw.com

 

ISENHOUR BLECK ELDERLY AND DISABILITY LAW

Isenhour Bleck, PLLC is recognized throughout the State of Washington for expertise in the area of government benefits for the elderly and disabled.  They also work with clients of all ages on estate planning issues.  Isenhour Bleck, 1200 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2020, Seattle.  For more information call (206) 340-2200 or visit www.isenbleck.com  

 

SPECIAL ED LAW

Special Ed Law Website: Wrightslaw is a great website for information regarding Special Education Law and Advocacy: www.wrightslaw.com . Sign up for their email newsletter.

 

LEGAL RESOURCES

King County Legal Clinics (206) 340-2593

King County Lawyer Referral Service for low-income clients (206) 623-2551

Eastside Legal Assistance for low-income clients (425) 747-7274

NW Justice Project for low income (888) 201-1014 or www.nwjustice.org

Columbia Legal Services (206) 464-5911 represent low-income clients on civil legal matters such as SSI, Medicaid, Medicare, guardianships, etc.

American Bar Association online lawyer referral and information service by state www.abanet.org/legalservices/lris/directory/