Chris Elyse Vance

I stayed in contact with Chris Vance and was put off many many times, until the money ran out and then she dropped my case. I will NOT EVER recommend her to anyone. She had the documents she needed for nearly a YEAR. She knew that I did not have a ton of money, but took me for what I had. Sad whe...n parents of kids with disabilities get drug around and nothing comes of it then the lawyer takes the money and there is nothing to show for it. Do not use her! The reason her "record" looks "amazing" is that she only represents FOR SURE cases, and uses the other parents to pad her pockets. I can tell by the reviews she has done this before. How disgustingly pitiful!

Chris Vance was a lifesaver in helping us navigate the complicated world of IEPs and school services. She was kind and provided us excellent resources and sound advice to help our child. We would not have been successful in our pursuit of accommodations, appropriate instruction, and the right of FA...PE for our child without Chris Vance. Her knowledge and experience was invaluable. We have and will continue to recommend her to other families who have children with special needs.

I have always heard great things about Chris Vance but never thought I would have to call her. My son's school district wanted to appeal the favorable outcome of his due process hearing in federal court. When I called Mrs. Vance's office, I received an immediate response. When we met in person, I fel...t like she was the only person who saw the potential in my son. I also felt like she was truly advocating for him. We worked together on the response to the appeal, and she was able to get the case dismissed. With Mrs. Vance, it's not about the money; it's all about what's best for your child and the family. Today, my son is doing well in school and I am so thankful for Mrs. Vance to agreeing to take my son's case. I would refer Mrs. Vance to any family in need of top notch, professional legal advice regarding special education issues.

I retained Chris on two different occasions. Both times she was successful in obtaining appropriate special educational services for my son. Her fees are very reasonable. I refer anyone who has a complex special education student to Chris. The GA Department of Education has the outcomes of all the ed...ucation law cases which go to court listed on their website. Chris's success is unparalleled and available for all to see online. This says more than any review on AVVO. The record speaks for itself! If you want to win, hire Chris!

I was frustrated at first because Ms. Vance was not able to take my son's case right away; however, once we got started I realized, not only was it worth the wait, but the wait was because when she works on a case, she gives it 110%. I've never seen anything like it. She is an absolute expert in t...he law and executes her knowledge effectively and with conviction. What is also a bonus is that she has a very pleasant "bedside manner" which is not to be said of all attorneys. Thanks to Ms. Vance's strong advocacy (and the help of invaluable office manager, Craig!), the entire trajectory of my son's life was changed. My son is severely disabled and he will never know what Ms. Vance did for him. But I will never forget it.