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.
IEP GUIDE
Autism Speaks new IEP Guide provides a road map for parents. http://www.autismspeaks.org/sites/default/files/iep_guide.pdf
JAN ZAGER - SPECIAL ED AND SPECIAL NEEDS ATTORNEY
Jan G Zager, Attorney at Law, 2835 82nd Avenue SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040, (206) 232-3348 or jan@yourkdslaw.com or visit www.yourkidslaw.com
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 education and 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/
FINANCIAL PLANNERS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS EXPERIENCE
Marcus Maurer with Ameriprise Financial, Seattle, (206) 926-5306
Carolee Densely with Country Financial, Bellevue, (425) 747-4306