Special Education
Law & Advocacy

Attorney Wendy Pizer counsels families as they navigate the complex world of special education. When a student with a disability struggles at school, it can be difficult for parents to know what to do. As an experienced attorney with a focus in special education law, Wendy works with families to understand the student’s unique strengths and needs, identify solutions, and advocate for appropriate services and accommodations.

Wendy primarily represents families with students with disabilities who attend public K-12 schools in Virginia. While she is based in Arlington and works mainly in Northern Virginia, she is able to represent families in other parts of the Commonwealth, with the ability to attend school meetings virtually.

As a special education lawyer, Wendy represents students with a variety of disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), emotional disabilities, and specific learning disabilities in reading and writing, such as dyslexia and dysgraphia. She is experienced with a wide range of student needs ranging from medical and mental health conditions to learning, communication, physical, sensory, social-emotional, and behavioral challenges. She also works with twice-exceptional (2E) learners who are gifted and also have a disability.

Wendy has had a longstanding interest in disability rights. She brings her years of experience and dedication to every child she represents at Pizer Law. Wendy is committed to providing excellent legal representation at reasonable rates, so legal services are as accessible as possible to families with children with disabilities. Wendy also volunteers with community organizations on behalf of students with disabilities and historically-underserved students.