Windsor Law Firm1734 Fourth Street.Sarasota, FL, 34236United States (941) 487-7527 (941) 296-7429

Jane Windsor

also known as Windsor Education Law

Avvo Rating8.9

Sarasota, FL
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Licensed for 11 years

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About Jane

I bring unique insight to education law. As a Hillsborough County classroom teacher, I administered and coordinated IEPs (Individual Education Plans) as well as participated in U.S. Department of Education Section 504 Plans as defined under federal law and Florida law. I also learned about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to best advocate for my students.

I understand these issues as well on a personal level as the mother of a child with ADD/ADHD. As an attorney, I use my knowledge as well as these experiences to partner with parents. After adequate and proper testing and diagnoses, I will ensure that my clients' children receive all their legally allowable accommodations in school.

As a member of COPAA (Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates) I stay abreast of state and federal laws governing special education rights. My passion is determining and enforcing accommodation rights and remedies for students with special learning needs and learning disabilities. I am working toward my Board Certification in Education Law. (Only 5% of all Florida Lawyers are Board Certified.)

A Florida native, a graduate of Sarasota High School, and of Florida State University. After raising my daughter and success as a classroom teacher, I attended law school in Michigan where I obtained my Juris Doctor Degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School. I was on the Dean’s List and earned three Certificate of Merits in Constitutional Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution and Florida Comparative Procedure.

My primary objective is to solve the legal needs of my clients as economically and quickly as possible. I deliver clear and concise solutions for my clients while involving them in every aspect of their case. I’ll help them to see the big picture of their case from the initial intake to final resolution. I’ll also allow them to benefit by saving money through participating in their legal solutions when we work as a team to thoroughly address their legal needs.

Practice areas

Education: 95%
EDUCATION LAW MATTERS including SPECIAL EDUCATION and ACCOMMODATIONS. I help parents understand the limits of school district and school board authority regarding student attendance, discipline, etc. I represent parents who have issues with their children's education as well as college and graduate students in need of appropriate testing accommodations.
11 years, 600 cases
Family: 5%

Languages spoken

English

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Windsor Law Firm

1734 Fourth Street.
Sarasota, FL, 34236

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6371 Business Blvd. Suite 200
Sarasota, FL, 34240

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License

State	Status	Acquired	Updated
FL	Member in Good Standing	2010	03/28/2022

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

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Awards

Award name	Grantor	Date Granted
Pro Bono Award	Sarasota County Bar Association	2013
Certificate of Merit - Constitutional Law, ADR, etc.	Cooley Law School	2007

work experience

Title	Company name	Duration
Attorney	Windsor Law Firm, P.L.L.C.	2011 - Present
Sr. Trial Support Coordinator	Associates and B.L. Scheiner	2010 - 2011

associations

Association name	Position name	Duration
Florida Association for Women Lawyers (Northwest Florida chapter)	Member	2013 - Present
Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates	Member	2012 - Present
Flordia's Children First	Host Comittee Member	2012 - 2016

publications

Publication name	Title	Date
ELDER LAW ATTORNEY PRACTICE GROUP	OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY FOR OUR CLIENTS should be MINDFUL ESTATE PLANNING	2012

education

School name	Degree	Graduated
Thomas M. Cooley Law School		2009

speaking engagements

Conference name	Title	Date
78th Annual Conference in Orlando	Lessons From the Other Side	2016
Special Education Laws Made Simple	School Actions or Inactions that can Result in Lawsuits	2015
Special Education Laws Made Simple	Individualized Education Program - IEP	2015
Special Education Laws Made Simple	Free and Appropriate Public Education - FAPE	2015
Classification	Windsor Law Firm and who I am as an attorney, mother and teacher	2012

The Gift of Dyslexia	DYSLEXIA	2011

legal cases

Case name	Outcome
Overturned Improper School Reassignment	Student's 504 Plan was upgraded to an IEP. Reassignment did not occur. Instead, as a result of appropriate IEP, student is now doing very well in school.

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Won my case

5.0 stars

Posted by Jenny
May 29, 2020

WON my case. I absolutely LOVED working with Jane the whole process through. Jane is a truly amazing professional who will fight for you as hard as she can. Jane is very honest in her dialogue, and is constantly in communication with you. She is willing to discuss your case in-person (with COVID safety precautions), via Zoom, email, or over the phone, and always returned my calls promptly. The process for me was quick, effective, affordable and was very consistent with what she initially predicted a settlement would look like. I highly recommend this firm for any one who is facing educational issues. Jane is an excellent attorney who fought hard for me. Again I gladly recommend Windsor Law, LLC

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Got the job done.

5.0 stars

Posted by Elizabeth
May 15, 2019

My case was rough but so was my child! A learning experience for everyone involved as some unique circumstances came up it was challenging. I prefer to not lay out all the details as they are personal to my son BUT I can tell you this: in the end, Jane got the job done. I walked away with the results I wanted. What more could I possibly ask for? I’m continuously grateful because with the end all result being exactly what I wanted it put us where we are today!

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Consultation

5.0 stars

Posted by Robert
January 2, 2017

Ms. Windsor immediately responded to my immediate need for a consultation regarding a school issue. Excellent advice, insight and encouragement

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Extraordinary Lawyer

5.0 stars

Posted by Jim
December 5, 2016

We hired Jane during a very stressful period. Her counsel got us through a manifestation hearing and my son was allowed to stay in school. Jane truly cares about these kids. She is amazing!

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"Amazing Jane" : The most caring and insightful lawyer I have ever hired

5.0 stars

Posted by Nathalie
December 1, 2016

I have used Jane Windsor's services twice now. She came highly recommended which is not at all surprising. Jane went above and beyond to understand our needs and to research and identify innovative strategies for both our situations. She really knows her stuff, and couples this with a very keen intuitive sense, which makes for a very powerful combination! What is also very striking is that Jane really cares for, and champions, her clients! From the outset, we all knew that our case was in very capable hands. Jane is also extremely honest and upfront about her assessment of the situation. She tries to provide the maximum services within the most efficient timeframe in order to keep costs as reasonable as possible. Essentially, I cannot say enough good things about Jane, hence our family nickname for her: "Amazing Jane".

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Hard Worker Who Really Cares!!!

5.0 stars

Posted by Bonnie
November 30, 2016

Attorney Windsor really cares about her clients success. She goes above and beyond what she was hired to do. My son's school wanted to expel him or send him to Triad for a no harm mistake. She not only helped us resolve the problem satisfactorily, she helped my son improve his lack of education and catch up with areas of learning he was missing from the school with the problem. Now he is doing so much better in school academically and socially.

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Homebound hospital school

5.0 stars

Posted by Beata K
November 30, 2016

Exceeded my excepectations of an educational/family attorney. Went above & beyond to do what was "right" for my daughter. Case was resolved very quickly without going to court. Jane is an attorney with a HEART...couldn't have asked for better experience and a better outcome. She's an amazing person. I wish there would be more attorneys like Jane Windsor.

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Great axial!

5.0 stars

Posted by Errika
November 29, 2016

Jane has been the greatest axial in the wheel about those circled up to assist my two children with special needs. One has Down syndrome and the other a language processing disorder. She KNOWS the best of the best for our kiddos! This includes: neuropsychologist, speech and language pathologist, other within the local school district. And they KNOW her too!! Even the specialized private school knew Jane!! If you child harbors ANY concerns for a special need, PLEASE contact her!! She has ALWAYS made herself and her staff readily available as well. And she will educate you, THE PARENT, on how to become your own child's advocate (saving money in the future). She TRULY has you child's best interest at heart

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Graduate School

5.0 stars

Posted by Kari
November 27, 2016

Jane Windsor is an outstanding lawyer and I highly recommend her. was unable to complete my graduate thesis at a large public university in Florida and the University had recently denied my request for readmission so that I could finish my thesis and graduate. I am in my forties and am not a “typical” client. Despite this, Jane was more than willing to meet with me. I felt completely helpless and did not know how to navigate the Florida university system to appeal the decision. Luckily for me, I found Jane Windsor. She took the time to really listen to me, and was the first person to ever suggest that I might have a learning disability. She referred me to a psychologist who specializes in learning disabilities and I was thoroughly tested. For the first time in my life, I was accurately diagnosed. I am now receiving treatment and have turned my academic and professional life around. Further, Jane was able to navigate the Florida university system and successfully advocated on my behalf. As a result, I was readmitted to graduate school and am on track to graduate. Throughout the process, Jane was always available, honest, and encouraging. If you are dealing with the Florida education system for yourself or on behalf of your child, the first thing you should do is call Jane Windsor. It is not hyperbole to say that Jane Windsor changed my life.

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Unbelievable attorney

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
June 23, 2016

Despite experiencing a horrible situation that was equally difficult to find representation for, I was fortunate enough to find Jane Windsor right away. The consultation and advice that I received from her was extremely honest. In addition to this, she and her team went above and beyond to help me. Although her professionalism is certainly of the highest level, I would say that what really sets her apart is her passion for helping others. I never felt like just another number or that I was alone. If you need any assistance within this area of law, I suggest that she is THE lawyer to contact.

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Michael Canan, Education Attorney on Jan 2, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer. Jane Windsor has an extraodorinary depth of knowledge in working with children with learning disabilities and getting them the special treatment they are entitled from their schools under applicable law. I highly recommend her to parents of a child with learning difficulties who what to get the most help they can from their child's school.

Tina Mroczkowski, Education Attorney on Dec 26, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer. She has a true passion for this area of law. This passion and her knowledge and expertise in this area of law make her one of the best attorneys I know practicing in this area of law.

Michael Canan, Education Attorney on Jan 2, 2017
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Tina Mroczkowski, Education Attorney on Dec 26, 2016
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Russell Sibley, Education Attorney on Dec 5, 2016
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I am pleased to endorse Jane Windsor as a lawyer working with students with special education needs and their families. Jane is knowledgeable, hard working and empathetic. Jane works to see that her clients receive a free appropriate public education as required by federal and state law. I recommend her without reservation.

Rebekah Hope, Education Attorney on Dec 4, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer. Jane is thorough and creative. She puts her clients first.She also contributes to the special education lawyer community which benefits everyone, her clients as well as other attorneys' clients.

Joseph Montgomery, Education Attorney on Jun 13, 2016
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Jane is an excellent attorney and passionate advocate. We have worked side by side on cases and I am confident endorsing her abilities.

Laurie Zimmerman, Education Attorney on May 19, 2015
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I endorse Jane Windsor. Jane is an exceptional attorney and human being. She cares deeply about what she does and who she represents. Jane will not only advocate for you and your child but she will help you navigate through the very complicated world of education accommodations.

Wendy Cox, Education Attorney on May 17, 2015
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Jane is a thoughtful, knowledgeable and credible lawyer. She does an excellent job for her clients.

Mark Kamleiter, Education Attorney on Jun 17, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer for her practice in the area of special education law. Jane has staked her flag in a part of the state (Florida Southwest) where there is inadequate representation for children with disabilities. She is professional and personally committed in her area of practice. She will not hesitate to join forces with other attorneys where she feels that it will serve her clients. She's a hero! or is that heroine?

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Won my case

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Got the job done.

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Consultation

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Extraordinary Lawyer

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"Amazing Jane" : The most caring and insightful lawyer I have ever hired

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Hard Worker Who Really Cares!!!

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Homebound hospital school

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Great axial!

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Graduate School

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Unbelievable attorney

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