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Diane Wiscarson

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Practice Areas

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

  • Wiscarson Law, A Professional Corporation
    510 SW 3rd Avenue
    Suite 439
    Portland, OR 97204
    Office: 503-727-0202
    Fax: 503-727-0303
    Mobile: 503-313-3606
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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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I am licensed to practice law in both Oregon and Washington. I am also admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the District of Oregon,... more

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“A child's champion”

Posted by: Dardie, 18 days ago.

Client Review: Diane dealt with the school district, obtained an educational plan for my child and special education assistance, and he went from failing his high... more
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5 star rating

“Diane Wiscarson, the best advocate for your child in the special education process”

Posted by: Julie, about 1 month ago.

Client Review: Diane Wiscarson won my trust when she said, "I am going to fight for you and your son". I knew she was speaking from her heart. She is compassionate... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

3 endorsements


Steven B Ungar

Diane receives my highest commendation for her superb work in a one of the most difficult environments to practice law in. I know Diane as a... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Steven Ungar , Portland (OR), Almost 2 years ago
Rebecca Lynn Boughton

Diane is very knowledgeable and a model for integrity - she gives attorneys a good name!! I appreciate her non-confrontational, common sense, and... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Rebecca Boughton , Boise (ID), Almost 2 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

16 years since Diane Wiscarson was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Oregon Active 1996 04/27/2012
Washington Active 2002 05/19/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney at Wiscarson Law, A Professional Corporation 2001–present
Attorney at Steinman Cooper Wiscarson, LLC. 1996–2001

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Northwestern School of Law Lewis & Clark College Law Juris Doctor 1996
University of California - Berkeley Psychology BS - Bachelor of Science 1979

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
BV Distinguished: Very High Legal Ability & Ethical Standards LexisNexis, Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review 2011
2010 Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation Washington State Bar Association, Board of Governors 2011
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Washington State Bar Association, Administrative Law Section 2010-present
Member Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA) 2009-present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 10
Answers: 43 Legal Answers
2 Best Answers - chosen by asker
13 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
8 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 14 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Building Positive Relationships Pacific Northwest Institute on Special Education and the Law 2009
Ethics for Special Education Attorneys: Real-Life Survival Stories LRP’s 29th National Institute on Legal Issues of Educating Individuals with Disabilities 2008
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Ask the Attorney: A unique opportunity to have an outstanding special education attorney answer your questions about evaluations, FAPE, IEPs, placement, LRE, due process, or anything else related to special education law. rise 22nd Annual Parent Conference 2011
Issues in Special Education Portland Public Schools Speech Language Pathologist Professional Development Workshop 2011
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