$ 250-300 per hour
About Charlotte
Biography
A graduate of Tulane University School of Law, cum laude, Charlotte moved to Seattle in 1990 to work in the areas of labor, employment, and school law. She then decided to pursue a career in public interest law and became focused on child advocacy work while volunteering for TeamChild, a legal services organization dedicated to protecting the rights and education of at-risk youth.
In 1998, Charlotte started Cassady Law, focusing on youth advocacy and education law. Throughout her career, Charlotte has volunteered with and been a board member of various community organizations focused on ensuring rights and services for youth and their families.
Charlotte enjoys giving talks in the community on her areas of expertise. If you are interested in having Charlotte or one of Cassady Law’s staff members speak at your event, please contact the office.
Enforcing legal rights to an appropriate, safe and non-discriminatory education...
Discipline appeals, special education/504 cases, school bullying/harassment and personal injuries...
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Education
75%
30 years
Estate Planning
25%
28 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2017
Licenses
Licensed in Washington for 35 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Location
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Posted by Julie Osterling, Ph.D. | March 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Education
Committed and Gets the Job Done
Charlotte is one of the most knowledgeable, experienced and winningest educational rights lawyers in our area. She was as committed to our child's welfare as we were! She saved our daughter's life!
Posted by Bill and Louise | October 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Education
Education System Knowledge, and Easily Understood by Clients
After our daughter was "abandoned" by the School District because of her autism, we sought a knowledgeable lawyer. Charlotte Cassidy proved herself up to the task, She identified that the School District failed in our daughter's situation. We received a settlement, and followed through with professio...
Posted by anonymous | October 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Litigation
Service received from Cassady Law Firm
Cassady Law firm represented us in a litigation. We received excellent service, they were knowledgeable, responsive, provided sound advice and expert legal experience. We highly recommend hiring Cassady Law firm for education or estate planning needs.
Charlotte Deer Cassady's Lawyer Endorsements
"Charlotte Cassady is the finest education and special-needs lawyer in the state of Washington. We have litigated together against multiple school districts and she never ceases to maintain her integrity and commitment to parents and children."
"I have known Charlotte for thirty years, since I was a staff attorney and she was an investigator (one of the best) at The Defender Association, in Seattle. She soon went to law school, distinguishing herself and earning a position at one of Seattle’s top law firms. Before long, Charlotte had her own practice and began working with me on criminal cases, handling difficult and complex research and writing tasks with great skill. She eventually gravitated toward education law, helping clients through school discipline allegations and obtaining special accommodations for students who need them. Education law can intersect with my criminal defense practice, and I have worked jointly with Charlotte for many clients with school disciplinary issues. She has superb judgment and is an extraordinary writer. Her legal knowledge is simply outstanding. She also possesses superior tactical judgement and practical insights. If there’s a way to get you to your goal, she’ll find it."
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Experience
Work Experience
1998 - Present
Attorney, Cassady Law Firm
1994 - 1996
Attorney, Schroeter Goldmark and Bender
1992 - 1993
Attorney, The Defender Association
1990 - 1992
Attorney, Perkins Coie
1989 - 1990
Law Clerk, Louisiana Supreme Court
Associations
2018 - Present
Arc of King CountyBoard of Directors
2009 - 2010
TesseraBoard of Directors
2007 - 2016
TeamchildBoard of Directors
Education
1989
Tulane University Law School
Juris Doctor, cum laude
N/A
Oberlin College
No degree-early admission to law school
N/A
University of Washington
No degree- early admission to law school
Speaking Engagements
2011
Civil Rights Seminar
Education Rights And The IDEA Act
2010
Pacific Northwest Special Education and The Law Conference
Parent Rights Under IDEA
2009
26th Annual Institute On Special Education And The Law
Parents and Their Rights Under IDEA and Related State Law: What Does Parent Participation Really Mean?
2008
Collaboration Between Attorneys And Mental Health Professionals
Beyond The Basics: Ethical Pitfalls Between Attorneys And Experts
2005
Training On IDEA Reauthorization
Training On IDEA Reauthorization
2004
Mastering Governmental Benefits
Representing Your Client Before The Superintendent of Public Instruction
Publications
2011
WSAJ Civil Rights Deskbook
Education Rights And The IDEA Act
2008
Teamchild
Editor, Make A Difference in A Child's Life: A Manual for Helping Children and Youth Get What they Need in School
Languages
English