Jane Windsor

Jane Windsor

also known as Windsor Education Law

5.0
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 15 years

Education Lawyer at Sarasota, FL
Practice Areas: Education, Family

1990 Main Street, Suite 750, Sarasota, FL

About Jane

Biography

Practice Areas

2

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.

15 years | 600 cases

95%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 15 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2010

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Windsor Law Firm

1990 Main Street, Suite 750, Sarasota, FL, 34236

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Jane Windsor's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

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Posted by Stephanie | December 31, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Education

Excellence

Jane Windsor at Windsor Law LLC provided me with excellence across the board. Professional, highly skilled, trustworthy, and extremely knowledgeable. I highly recommend Jane and this firm, especially if you need to solve a complicated legal problem. They are truly EXCELLENT! I reached out to Win...dsor Law with a rather atypical issue that required discretion, sound strategic guidance, and prompt legal action. Fortunately, I was in extremely capable and trustworthy hands - as Jane helped me to strategically navigate the complexities within education law, parental rights, and civil litigation. Our discussions provided so much value across the board, even providing me with a sense of comfort in what otherwise felt like a sea of chaos. She also provided multiple options for paths forward for my consideration, which allowed for me to clearly see that they put people first (and don’t just string along clients for financial gain). Jane is deeply interested in solving the problem at hand so that children’s needs are being put first. I experienced excellence from my very first consultation request and throughout all interactions, albeit virtually, in person or over the phone. Each and every time I reached out to the firm, they made themselves available promptly, proving that I could count on their team to be there for me during my time of need. Jane Windsor and this firm is truly exceptional.

Posted by Jenny | June 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Education

Won my case

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 saf...ety 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

Posted by Kari | November 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Education

Graduate School

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.

Posted by Maggie | October 26, 2015 | Education

Experience, professional, very caring and diligent attorney!

Since it was hard for me to find an attorney that specializes in school education law in my area, I called Jane and left her a message about my 15 year old daughter's school administrative hearing that was taking place in less than 24 hours. She quickly returned my emergency call and listened attenti...vely to the situation and explained to me the process and my options, evaluated the case and kept me informed on what to do and how to handle the situation on my own and advised me to postpone the hearing to a more convenient time if this did not go my way and clearly explained to me her fees and what increment of times she uses to calculate the cost. I was pleased with her assistance, she answered my questions and was able to take notes. She did not charge for the initial consultation, I felt at ease talking to her and trusted her completely with this situation and I am very grateful. When I called her again the next day after the hearing and to update her about what just had happened, she advised me to email the school to make sure that none of this will follow my daughter in her educational transcript and will not affect her school placement, her acceptance to college and her future. I highly recommend Ms. Windsor for any legal situation that may arise, she is honest and trustworthy, highly committed and dedicated attorney.

Posted by Lee | June 11, 2012 | Wills & Living Wills

Review of Jane Windsor's work

Jane was very attentive and prompt. She has a wonderful attention to detail and worked very hard to make my will perfect. She continued to offer me her rationale for the will's features and to update the work in progress with current points of law. She explained everything thoroughly and got back to... me before I needed to call her about the will's progress. She charged a fair fee.

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Jane Windsor's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Canan

Education lawyer | Jan 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Tina Mroczkowski

Education lawyer | Dec 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Russell Sibley

Education lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Rebekah Hope

Education lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Joseph Montgomery

Education lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jane is an excellent attorney and passionate advocate. We have worked side by side on cases and I am confident endorsing her abilities."

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Laurie Zimmerman

Education lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Wendy Cox

Education lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jane is a thoughtful, knowledgeable and credible lawyer. She does an excellent job for her clients."

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Mark Kamleiter

Education lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2013

Pro Bono Award, Sarasota County Bar Association

2007

Certificate of Merit - Constitutional Law, ADR, etc., Cooley Law School

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Attorney, Windsor Law Firm, P.L.L.C.

2010 - 2011

Sr. Trial Support Coordinator, Associates and B.L. Scheiner

Associations

2013 - Present

Florida Association for Women Lawyers (Northwest Florida chapter)

Member

2012 - Present

Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates

Member

2012 - 2016

Flordia's Children First

Host Comittee Member

Sample of Legal Cases

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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Education

2009

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

Speaking Engagements

2016

78th Annual Conference in Orlando Lessons From the Other Side

2015

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

2012

Classification

Windsor Law Firm and who I am as an attorney, mother and teacher

2011

The Gift of Dyslexia

DYSLEXIA

Publications

2012

ELDER LAW ATTORNEY PRACTICE GROUP OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY FOR OUR CLIENTS should be MINDFUL ESTATE PLANNING

Languages

English

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