Anonymous
07/29/2023 14:54
Subject: Re:Reasonable cost attorney recs
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.
Anonymous
07/29/2023 11:00
Subject: Re:Reasonable cost attorney recs
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
07/29/2023 10:57
Subject: Reasonable cost attorney recs
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
04/04/2023 22:49
Subject: Reasonable cost attorney recs
Happy with Kim Glassman as well!
Anonymous
04/04/2023 20:02
Subject: Reasonable cost attorney recs
Thanks all..will start first with an advocate!
Anonymous
04/04/2023 10:58
Subject: Re:Reasonable cost attorney recs
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
04/03/2023 18:31
Subject: Reasonable cost attorney recs
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
04/03/2023 18:29
Subject: Re:Reasonable cost attorney recs
You go to an advocate first.
Anonymous
04/03/2023 18:14
Subject: Reasonable cost attorney recs
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
04/03/2023 14:39
Subject: Re:Reasonable cost attorney recs
+1 for Kim Glassman (MCPS)
Anonymous
04/03/2023 13:48
Subject: Reasonable cost attorney recs
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
04/03/2023 13:48
Subject: Re:Reasonable cost attorney recs
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
04/03/2023 13:39
Subject: Reasonable cost attorney recs
What are you looking for any attorney to help with and in what jurisdiction?
Anonymous
04/03/2023 09:57
Subject: Reasonable cost attorney recs
Can anyone recommend their attorney that was reasonably priced? Can you share how much you paid?