Reviews

I am very pleased with the services that Diane provided and would happily use her again. The wheels were falling off the bus when it came to not just my child's education, but every aspect of his life. Diane had a solid relationship with our school district personnel that allowed the process to get him help move very quickly. I was touched by the compassion and understanding that she brought to me as a parent, not just a client. I also greatly appreciated the practical advice she provided when laying out options. She never tried to sway me one way or the other, she just presented the factual information and what I could expect when considering different courses of action and then she supported me with the path I chose. I found her to be easily reachable and responsive to my inquiries.

Diane is a highly competent compassionate attorney. Her own experiences inform her work. She knows the school districts well. You will notice the marked difference in the way you're treated during an IEP meeting when she's seated by your side. I am grateful for all she's done to help my now thriving student.

This attorney doesn't suffer the company of fools. She is well informed and will make you look silly if you are not, if you are rivals. Diane is very competent, compassionate, and worth every buck that is spent for her services. Her reputation proceeds her not only among her peers, but also within the educational environment in which she moves. If I required her services again, I would run and not walk, to her office doors.

Diane did a great job! We worked hard together in order to get our son properly placed. I would recommend her services and if needed in the future will be coming back!

One could not find a better attorney than Diane Wiscarson! After more than 10 years of struggling to navigate finding a successful route to support and educate our special needs grandson, we finally found the most helpful attorney and law firm one could have. The only thing greater than their expertise, knowledge, and tenacity is their heart. I have never been involved in a legal issue in which I had to complain that I was not being billed enough for the amount of time and work that was being devoted to our case.

The team at Wiscarson Law helped us navigate the IEP process with Portland Public Schools with the result that our daughter now has a terrific placement in a safe classroom with excellent and caring instructors. I would recommend this law firm to anyone who is struggling to obtain a free and appropriate education for their special-needs child.

Thank you Diane and team, notably Mary-Anne, who worked with us as we advocated for our son obtaining the accommodations he needs in school to help him be the successful learner that we know he is. Diane's team is knowledgable and professional and guided us well throughout this potentially muddy adventure. Thank you for your wisdom and experience which made our journey light.

Diane and her team advocated for our son to ensure that his school district met their responsibilities and provided financial support for his placement in a residential treatment center. Her diligence and firm demeanor ensured that the initially-recalcitrant District elected not to go to hearing and settled via mediation. Now our son is gettting the help he needs and we are no longer facing finanical crisis. Need help with a special needs kid? Hire her!