About

Dana Jonson, MSEd, JD

Attorney

I am a special education attorney in private practice in Connecticut, dedicated to advocating for the rights of children with disabilities. I represent families throughout every stage of the special education process — from planning and placement team meetings to mediation, due process, and litigation in state or federal court when necessary.

Before entering the legal field, I worked as a special education teacher and administrator in Boston. I also bring the perspective of a parent. I am the mother of five children with varying special education needs, and I am a foster parent as well. My personal and professional experiences allow me to approach each case with both legal knowledge and a deep understanding of what families are facing.

Professional Affiliations

American Bar Association, Member
CT Bar Association, Member, Education Committee
Special Education Legal Fund, Advisory Board
Council of Parents Attorneys and Advocates, Member, Former Board of Directors
Special Education Equity for Kids CT, Member, Board of Directors
Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities, Board Member

Admissions

The State Bar of Connecticut
The Federal Bar for the District of Connecticut
The Bar of the United States Supreme Court

Education

Northeastern School of Law, Juris Doctorate
Simmons University, Master of Science in Education
Fairfield University, Bachelor of Science in Psychology