Business Details
Your Trusted Special Education Attorney in Connecticut
At the The Law Offices Of Dana A Jonson, we specialize in advocating for the educational rights of students with disabilities. With over two decades of experience in special education law, we provide dedicated legal representation and guidance to families navigating the complexities of the special education system. Our practice focuses on ensuring children receive a free and appropriate public education through IEP meetings, mediations, and due process hearings. We empower parents with knowledge, protect children's rights, and offer compassionate, personalized support throughout the process.Our virtual, paperless office provides secure digital document sharing and online meetings, ensuring flexible access to our services. We offer fixed fees for budget predictability and utilize a Parent Portal for transparent communication. Our team combines legal expertise with personal experience as parents of children with special needs, allowing us to approach each case with both professional insight and deep empathy.
Services
Legal Representation
Mediation Services
Due Process Hearings
Advocacy Support
Settlement Guidance
Guardianship Tools
IEP Navigation
Parent Education
Policy Consultation
Trust Management
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in special education law
- Our virtual office provides secure digital document sharing and online meetings
- We offer fixed fees for budget predictability
- Our Parent Portal ensures transparent and cost-free communication
- We combine legal expertise with personal experience as parents of children with special needs
What people say
Life Changing
Thriving child
Expert advice
Peace of mind
Successful outcomes
Services
Legal Representation
Our firm provides expert legal representation for families navigating special education systems. We advocate at IEP meetings, negotiate with school districts, and represent clients in due process hearings. With deep knowledge of special education law, we ensure children receive appropriate services while protecting parental rights throughout the process.
Mediation Services
We offer skilled mediation services to resolve disputes between families and school districts. Our approach focuses on collaborative problem-solving while maintaining legal protections. We help clients understand settlement options, negotiate fair agreements, and ensure all documentation complies with legal standards for their child's educational needs.
Advocacy Support
Our advocacy support helps families navigate special education processes without immediate legal action. We provide meeting preparation, strategic planning, and guidance on IEP development. This service empowers parents with knowledge while maintaining their legal rights and options for future action if needed.
Settlement Guidance
We provide expert review and negotiation of special education settlement agreements. Our services include explaining legal implications, ensuring child-focused outcomes, and managing trust accounts for settlement fund distribution. This comprehensive approach gives families confidence that all aspects of their agreement meet legal requirements and their child's needs.
Guardianship Tools
Our firm offers guidance on legal decision-making frameworks for individuals with disabilities. We help establish Power of Attorney arrangements, explore supported decision-making options, and explain conservatorship implications. This service balances legal protection with maintaining individual autonomy in educational and life decisions.
People
Dana Jonson
Attorney
Special education attorney with 20+ years experience, former special education teacher and administrator. Mother of five children with special needs and foster parent. Combines legal expertise with personal understanding of special education challenges.
Questions
What special education services do you handle?
We handle all aspects of special education law including IEP development, mediation, due process hearings, settlement agreements, and guardianship matters across Connecticut.
How do you support families during IEP meetings?
We provide preparation guidance, attend meetings with families, explain legal implications of proposals, and ensure schools meet legal obligations for appropriate services.
What makes your approach different from other attorneys?
We combine legal expertise with personal experience as parents of children with special needs, using a virtual office for convenience and offering fixed fee structures for budget predictability.
How are legal fees structured?
We use transparent fixed-fee arrangements rather than hourly billing, ensuring families know costs upfront regardless of case duration.
Can you help with out-of-district placements?
Yes, we assist with securing appropriate educational placements including private schools and specialized programs when district offerings don't meet a child's needs.
