Reviews

I cannot say enough good things about Diane. I began working with an advocate at her firm when my son's IEP was not being followed, and when the district failed to meet with us to discuss the issues, she did not hesitate to jump in and represented us throughout our mediation. Because of her, my son now has a solid IEP that he can take with him throughout high school and I gained the tools to better hold the school, admin, and district accountable to ensure my son never slips through their cracks again. From asking for more useful IEP accommodations, to demanding up-to-date assessments, to securing the paraprofessional my son needs to be successful in general education and ensuring remedies for multiple years of past services not delivered, Diane was a true fighter -- and, most importantly, a firm believer in my son and his rights to a quality education. My son is *finally* successful in school and no longer hesitates to attend. We could not have gotten here without Diane. My only regret is not hiring her / her team sooner!

Taylar Lewis filed a due process motion against our school district on behalf of my son. She understood the law and the needs of nuero-diverse kids education. The district settled in mediation and provided resources for which we had denied for many years. With out her help I doubt my son could have graduated. I only wish I had hired her many years earlier. The value of the Wiscarson law's help exceeded the cost many times over.

We hired Diane to help us with a complex and difficult case involving our child's special education with our public school district. When I was interviewing attorneys, from the moment I first interviewed her, I knew she would be the one we hired. She is an exceptionally kind and brilliant attorney who truly understands both the legal and emotional aspects involved with special education for special needs, twice exceptional children. Our situation taking over our case from another firm who didn't work out. She clearly explained the process, set expectations around timing and possible outcomes, and expenses in a way that we, as non-lawyers, could easily understand. She and her staff (shout to her colleague Taylar!) even expertly identified issues in our case which neither we nor the other firm had not noticed, giving us additional grounds for our due process complaint. Our case was so complicated that I think I the opening statement for the due process complaint was over 80 pages long! This may sound like hyperbole, but I mean this literally. I cannot think of anything Diane and her team could have done differently to make the case go smoother. Our case progressed to trial (a due process hearing with a Washington state Administrative Law Judge). Not only did we "win" our case, but we got pretty much everything we asked for. The Judge himself, in his written decision, commented on how appalling the school district's performance was, with respect to their handling of our child's special education. I am convinced this outcome would not have occurred if we had not selected Wiscarson Law. She truly changed the trajectory of our child's life in a deeply profound way, for which we will always be grateful. Bottom line: if you need an advocate or legal representation to help you with the special education of your child, run, not walk, to Diane's office. You'll be very glad you did!

Diane ably shepherded us through the IEP meetings for 4 years. We would otherwise have been lost in the intricacies of this very confusing process.

We reached out to Diane after realizing that we had got ourselves into a mess of a situation with another attorney that we hired for our case. Diane stepped in and absolutely saved us and allowed us to get the max return for our situation. She is a pleasure to work with, a wealth of knowledge, and has a genuine care for her clients and the students that she helps. I still use Diane for ongoing support and would highly recommend her as the very best special education attorney in the Pacific Northwest. Her and her team are top-notch! Hire her new!

From the very beginning, she was like a friend. Empathy, heart, understanding. Never hesitated to answer questions, and help me with other aspects of my case for my daughter. To have her in my corner and all the ladies there in that office. Priceless.

Diane Wiscarson is the only person you want to talk to when it comes to advocating for your child or dependent in her area of expertise. There's a reason everyone I spoke to pushed me in her direction and I am ever grateful they did. Forthright, warm, ethical, and seriously experienced, Diane help me cut through reams of crap, leveled with me, and painstakingly applied herself to our giant fat folders to then provide sharp advice in my child's best interests. I also super appreciated her educational recommendations that went above and beyond what we came to her for. Diane Wiscarson is scrupulous about fees, and will only bill you if she can really help you. If not, she will suggest refunding remaining retainer fees, which is what she did once we got as far as she felt was necessary in the circumstances. The finest lawyer, and an exceptional human being.

This firm was professional and helpful. All the staff are knowlegable and good about scheduling or getting messages through. My crisis resolved and I was glad for the expertise provided. I highly recommend this firm.

Diane was incredibly passionate and determined to get our child the help they needed when no one else was willing to stand up and advocate. Without her assistance, our child would be languishing in an improper educational environment, and we would still be treading water and running into dead ends. We cannot thank her enough.

Taylar helped me so much… Wiscarson Law’s services were professional, timely, and beyond helpful. I would recommend them to anyone!

If you are looking for an experienced attorney who listens, provides encouragement, who advocates passionately, has established relationships with many school districts, possesses extensive knowledge of children's learning and behavioral differences AND how they can be accommodated...Diane is the best there is. Her team of professionals will ensure you get quickly responded to. To better serve her clients and all families who experience disability, Diane stays current with legal news and trends, and has written a number of helpful articles for Spectrums.

Diane has served our family for many years, providing services for my two boys, one with Asperger's and the other with ADHD. She knows what is possible and how to achieve it, and will not waste precious time and money. I recommend her services without reservation.