Tollner Law Offices (TLO)
Tollner Law Offices (TLO)
OUR PRACTICE AREAS
Educational disabilities Due Process Hearings Regional Center
Educational Placement Bullying Suspension and Expulsion
Service Animals in Schools School-related injuries Charter Schools
IEP & 504 Plans Limited Conservatorships
TLO provides Special Education legal services for parents struggling to receive appropriate education for their children with disabilities. TLO’s goal is not only to advocate for families with children with special needs but to educate the families so they can become better self-advocates for their children’s education. TLO attorneys bring an impressive array of experience to the practice.
- David H. Tollner, Esq. David brings his trial experience as a litigator, unique knowledge of special education process and services, and formidable passion to his special education practice. David has served as Executive Director of Pacific Autism Center for Education (PACE) and Rebekah Children’s Services. David opened Tollner Law Offices in 2007 and has since built it into one of the largest disability law firms in Northern California, serving children and adults with special needs.
- Sarah Fairchild, Esq. Sarah has been a civil rights attorney, working on behalf of individuals with disabilities, since 2005 when she received a Juris Doctorate from University of San Francisco. Sarah has specialized knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (the “IDEA”) as well as other civil rights laws such as Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Sarah has been a part of the Tollner Law Offices team for 5 years.
- Amanda O’Neal, Esq. Amanda joined TLO in 2015 and represents families in all special education law matters, discrimination and tort claims, and limited conservatorships. Amanda has worked as a habilitation provider for children with disabilities and is the proud sister of two siblings with disabilities. While in law school, Amanda was a Children’s Rights Fellow and participated in her school’s pro bono Special Education Legal Clinic.
- Mark Wojciechowski, Esq. Mark brings to TLO almost 30 years of litigation experience in state and federal courts. He has extensive civil jury trial experience and has successfully mediated over 75 cases in his career. He has a son with special needs and therefore extensive experience with special education law from a parent perspective. Mark came to TLO in 2018 and represents families in special education law matters as well as discrimination and ADA claims in civil courts.
- Devan M Brothers, Esq. Devan joined TLO in 2019 and will be based in the Southern California offices. She brings to her role a passion for special education and disability rights law and more than 12 years of direct advocacy experience on behalf of children with disabilities and their families.
- Bonnie Yates, Esq. Bonnie Yates is an expert in autism cases and a zealous advocate that provides counsel to clients through all stages of life, from early intervention, school-based services, and transition to adulthood. Bonnie also has extensive experience in working with non-public agencies. Bonnie Joined TLO in 2019 and is based in Sothern California.
- Marc Buller
- Raymundo G.S. Mendoza
Together all of our attorneys bring years of experience to help parents negotiate the complexities of the IDEA (federal special education law) and achieve success for their children with the schools and districts, the Office of Administrative Hearings and state and federal courts.
Email addresses:
David H. Tollner – [email protected]
Sarah J. Fairchild – [email protected]
Amanda K. O’Neal – [email protected]
Mark Wojciechowski – [email protected]
Devan Brothers – [email protected]
Bonnie Yates – [email protected]
Raymundo Mendoza [email protected]
Keywords: regional center