Snyder & Shaw LLP

Snyder & Shaw LLP WE ARE A CALIFORNIA BOUTIQUE FIRM DEDICATED TO THE PURSUIT OF JUSTICE

We are different kind of law firm. There is no case too big or too small.

At the Shaw Firm we are dedicated to pursuing justice on behalf of our clients in special education, civil rights, and personal injury. It is our mission to provide the best possible representation to our clients. We take cases where we think we can help make a difference for the individual and the community. WE ARE A SPECIALITY FIRM FOCUSING ON SPECIAL EDUCATION, CIVIL RIGHTS, AND PERSONAL INJURY



The Shaw Firm is not a "jack of all trades" law firm. We are dedicated to the pursuit of justice in the special education, civil rights, and personal injury. We focus on representing students, parents, caregivers, teachers, aides, and individuals with disabilities. We bring our expertise, reputation, and resources to bear in every case. We employ cutting edge litigation strategies to help bring our client's story to life. We are passionate and tireless advocates for our clients in pursuit of justice. EXPERT PROBLEMS SOLVERS EFFECTIVELY MAKING A DIFFERENCE

We believe in having different tools for different job. From building a case, preparing for mediation, conducting discovery, or orchestrating a trial we believe that every step requires different tools. With that in mind, we achieve results for our clients by doing the right things when it matters. EXPERT LITIGATORS

When approaching a trial, our firm prides itself on five basic principles: quality, integrity, team work, client value, and and responsibility. From the beginning of a case, we work to define succcess so we know where we need to take a case and how we are going to get there. We work with top experts in various fields to ensure our clients needs can be fully understood, articulated, and compensated.

In the expedited matter of Parent v. Orcutt Union Unified School District (OAH Case No. 2025060356), Snyder & Shaw LLP a...
08/19/2025

In the expedited matter of Parent v. Orcutt Union Unified School District (OAH Case No. 2025060356), Snyder & Shaw LLP attorney Daniel R. Shaw obtained an amazing student victory involving a student who was repeatedly being removed from school because of behavior that was directly caused by his underlying disability. The OAH determined that the Student’s behavior was a manifestation of his disability, order an independent education assessment, and an IEP meeting to address the school district’s lack of appropriate supports.

In the expedited matter of Parent v. Orcutt Union Unified School District (OAH Case No. 2025060356), Snyder & Shaw LLP attorney Daniel R. Shaw obtained an amazing student victory involving a student who was repeatedly being removed from school because of behavior that was directly caused b

In the case of P.C., a minor, by and through her guardian ad litem L.C. v. Roseville City School District, Snyder & Shaw...
03/10/2025

In the case of P.C., a minor, by and through her guardian ad litem L.C. v. Roseville City School District, Snyder & Shaw LLP and Earl E. Conaway, III – A Professional Law Corporation obtained a 3-million-dollar jury verdict in a case involving a student-on-student sexual assault. Snyder & Shaw LLP litigated this case for over five years before a jury finally heard the case. The jury recognized the importance of providing adequate supervision to students in school sponsored extracurricular activities.

In the case of P.C., a minor, by and through her guardian ad litem L.C. v. Roseville City School District , Snyder & Shaw LLP and Earl E. Conaway, III – A Professional Law Corporation obtained a 3-million-dollar jury verdict in a case involving a student-on-student sexual assault. 

In the expedited matter of Parent v. Atascadero Unified School District (OAH Case No. 2025010625), Snyder & Shaw LLP att...
03/10/2025

In the expedited matter of Parent v. Atascadero Unified School District (OAH Case No. 2025010625), Snyder & Shaw LLP attorney Colleen A. Snyder and California Rural Legal Assistance attorney Evan H. Harris obtained an amazing student victory involving a student who was expelled from school. The OAH determined that the Student’s behavior was a manifestation of his disability and overturned his expulsion from the district.

In the expedited matter of Parent v. Atascadero Unified School District (OAH Case No. 2025010625), Snyder & Shaw LLP attorney Colleen A. Snyder and California Rural Legal Assistance attorney Evan H. Harris obtained an amazing student victory involving a student who was expelled from school

See news about Snyder & Shaw LLP's recent order involving structured literacy. This was a wonderful student victory and...
02/03/2024

See news about Snyder & Shaw LLP's recent order involving structured literacy. This was a wonderful student victory and highlights the important of providing learning disabled students with evidence based, multi-sensory, direct, explicit, structured, and sequential instruction. Shoutout to Colleen A Snyder and Melissa Cummins for arguing this case.

In the consolidated matter of Student v. South Sutter Charter School (OAH Case Nos. 2023100030 and 2023100175), Snyder & Shaw attorneys Colleen A. Snyder and Melissa Cummins obtained a wonderful student victory involving a child’s right to structured literacy. In part, the Office of Admin

05/14/2021
The Assembly Education Committee is holding a hearing Monday, August 3, on SB 614, a very bad bill. It passed the Senat...
08/02/2020

The Assembly Education Committee is holding a hearing Monday, August 3, on SB 614, a very bad bill. It passed the Senate with a different subject last spring and was then gut-amended to remove California requirements for research-based reading instruction and eliminate the test that teachers must pass in reading instruction. This would remove the leverage that we currently have, such as it is, to demand comprehensive, research-based reading instruction for students with disabilities.

It is very important that as many people as possible be watching the hearing, and request to speak in opposition to the bill. The legislature needs to know that people are watching this. The hearing is Monday, August 3, at 1 p.m. PST.

Also, please contact members of the Education Committee Monday morning and let them know that SB 614 would seriously weaken California reading instruction.

New CDE Guidance for Special Education During COVID-19
04/10/2020

New CDE Guidance for Special Education During COVID-19

This page contains information pertaining to school closures and services to students with disabilities.

03/26/2020

Join us tomorrow at 3:00 PM ET for Part 2 of our Online Learning Series, hosted by Sean J. Smith. This session will focus on understanding the nature of online learning curriculum, content, and instructional techniques. Sean will help explain the impact of this instruction on the needs of individuals with disabilities. This will include tips and strategies to plan for effective instruction and what parents and educators can do to further facilitate online learning.

To register visit https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1937457541549741580

03/26/2020

An award-winning documentary produced by former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama centering on the origins of the disability rights movement is making its debut.

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