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Responded to my call, called me back 30 minutes later

This line of work is so critically important for children and families completely under duress and attacked / neglected by the bureaucratic system matrix and its lackluster/corrupt government actors. What a disaster that was enfolding in our daughter's situation requiring special needs. It was infuriating, traumatic, and basically exhausting as parents we worked tirelessly to be proactive and get the school district to be on same page to no avail and they kept dragging their feet. We were patient with a smile but their lacking persisted and it became evident that the only program in the country that could take our daughter was about to close doors on the application because the school district dragging their feet. It was then we realized we needed a warrior attorney and we realized we had one in Leona and we should've already retained her. We panicked a bit because we felt we may too late in retaining Leona with enough time. Well, after a couple minutes speaking with Leona's paralegals, they assured us of many things that Leona will be able to help us with and that same day Leona called us to get to work and we retained her. From thereon it was all our pleasure benefitting from her knowledge and experience and leadership resolving our messed up situation very quickly and in the process even gave the program that accepted our daughter great confidence that things would be resolved quickly by Leona and they were right! They even told us after speaking with Leona on the phone we had tremendous confidence things will get resolved and they could hold the position for our daughter. I just want to say that is rare because they had hundreds of applications and only taking 3 for the available positions. Wow that was just amazing how quickly and professionally Leona worked to get the school district to not only do the right thing but also recognize how they are not afforded the option to screw up and drag their feet like they were! Everything changed within the first 24-48 hours and it was victory after victory after victory. Words can barely begin to describe how amazing Leona and her staff are at what they do. Through this experience working with Leona and her staff, we're so encouraged not only by how our precious daughter was able to receive the critical care program she needed but also coming to see and know there is an absolute warrior out there fighting for children and keeping these bureaucratic nightmare machines honest and humble to do the right thing. Hallelujah!

Lily has worked with us regarding our son’s academic needs in the early 2000s and our grandson’s (adopted son) education needs for the past 6 years. All we can say is “Thank God for Liliana Yazno-Bartle!” She has been extremely successful working with us and the district in getting the services our children needed to meet their academic needs and be successful in school. Lily is a great person and easy to work with. She is understanding, empathic and able to work with very (at times) stressed-out parents. We always got the sense Lily truly understood what we were going through with our children and in dealing with the district. Lily was always there for us, and nothing seemed to frazzle her like things did us! Lily knows the law. She knows the process to use to get what your child needs, and she knows the districts and their attorneys (always a plus). If you want an attorney who will make things better for your child, you couldn’t find anyone better.

Leona is top notch. Her responsiveness made me wonder when she slept. I am so grateful for the tireless effort she put in to help my child get what he needed.

While she wasn't able to help me with my problem she was very informative understanding and helpful. She listened to our problem and didn't bring us in for an unnecessary in office consultation. Hopefully I won't need their services in the future but if I did I wouldn't hesitate to call them.

Leona Goldshaw did an excellent job representing us in trying to get accommodations for our child in school. Leona was knowledgeable, professional, detailed, kind and compassionate. She was available day and night to answer questions and offer guidance during what was a very difficult time for our family. She was a wonderful advocate for our child and even took time to speak with her and answer her questions and explain things to her. We are very thankful for all of her assistance and would highly recommend her!

I needed a attorney to help put up a fight with my sons school, and Leona Goldshaw did just that. She knows what she’s doing. She was always so detailed from the phone calls, to the emails. I can’t thank her enough for helping me though what I thought would be a nightmare. I highly recommend her, and will definitely be using Leona again In the future.

Leona was referred to us by a family friend and we could not have been happier working with her. She explained every step in great detail and was always available whenever we needed her. She made our son a priority, and we were able to come a conclusion that was best for everyone involved. She made the decisions on what to do easy and gave us as much information so that we could make the right choice.

Leona was referred to us by a family friend and we could not have been happier working with her. She explained every step in great detail and was always available whenever we needed her. She made our son a priority, and we were able to come a conclusion that was best for everyone involved. She made the decisions on what to do easy and gave us as much information so that we could make the right choice.

Leona accomplished for us what one lawyer had once told me was “impossible”. My son is now in a wonderful school and receiving the services he needs and he is thriving!

Leona was fantastic to work with. From the first call I could tell she truly enjoys helping families fight for their children. She guided us every step of the way and was a calm reassuring presence in what is an emotional and taxing situation. If you need a great attorney to fight for your child I would highly recommend Leona.