Reasonable cost attorney recs

[Anonymous]

Can anyone recommend their attorney that was reasonably priced? Can you share how much you paid?

[Anonymous]

What are you looking for any attorney to help with and in what jurisdiction?

[Anonymous]

Just about everyone who is looking for an attorney to secure alternate placement will tell you that it’s cheaper to pay for the alternative placement. So reasonable is so nuanced. And if you’re asking this question, you’re probably pretty desperate but you probably can’t afford legal counsel.

[Anonymous]

Depends on whether you are in the DMV or not, we are DCPS and used Kim Glassman, her hourly is worth every penny, and it was about $2500 for the initial IEP process, like 2-3 virtual meetings. If you have to go to court, it goes up significantly.

[Anonymous]

+1 for Kim Glassman (MCPS)

[Anonymous]

Op here- I am in mcps and am wanting high tech accommodations that are consistently implemented for elementary school DD with dysgraphia- school team threw together a crappy last minute plan

[Anonymous]

You go to an advocate first.

[Anonymous]

With that request, it doesn't sound like you need an attorney- they are more for placement changes. Advocates are still very expensive but generally don't need as many hours.

[Anonymous]

Agree with PPs. Call an advocate first - there are quite a few recommended frequently on this board and most will do an initial consult for free so you can get a sense of how they can help you. Good luck!

[Anonymous]

Thanks all..will start first with an advocate!

[Anonymous]

Happy with Kim Glassman as well!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Depends on whether you are in the DMV or not, we are DCPS and used Kim Glassman, her hourly is worth every penny, and it was about $2500 for the initial IEP process, like 2-3 virtual meetings. If you have to go to court, it goes up significantly.

What is Kim Glassman's hourly rate if you could please share?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You go to an advocate first.

I have seen a lot of situations where families wasted time and money on an advocate and would have been much better off going to an attorney in a first place. There is no regulation or official certification for advocates, so buyer beware. Some advocates do have relevant subject matter expertise which can be somewhat useful, but I have never seen a non attorney advocate with a full understanding of legal rights or process because they are not attorneys. Some of their advice is completely wrong.

- special education attorney

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You go to an advocate first.

I have seen a lot of situations where families wasted time and money on an advocate and would have been much better off going to an attorney in a first place. There is no regulation or official certification for advocates, so buyer beware. Some advocates do have relevant subject matter expertise which can be somewhat useful, but I have never seen a non attorney advocate with a full understanding of legal rights or process because they are not attorneys. Some of their advice is completely wrong.

- special education attorney

A bit of confirmation bias here. Like all legal practices, if things are going well in a practice area those folks won’t need to seek out your services, so you would only see the situations that didn't work out.